JP2006251927A - Input device, touch panel and electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To detect a plurality of kinds of voltage detection information that depend on the capacitance detected according to the input position of an operating element and to determine if the operating body is depressed in Z-direction in response to pressure thereon and whether the operating body follows in X- or Y-direction. <P>SOLUTION: An input device includes a resistance-adjusting film 2 for detecting the input position of the operating element in an input operation area for which the X- and Y-directions are specified; a transparent ITO film 3 provided on the overall surface of the resistance-adjusting film 2 to allow light to pass through; and an Si rubber film 4 provided on the overall surface of a transparent conductive film to allow light to pass through, the thickness of the Si rubber film 4 varying in the Z-direction according to the pressure on the operating element, the Z-direction being a vertical direction relative to the input operation area. This configuration makes it possible to vary the voltage detection information at the input position of the operator's finger according to the pressure in the Z-direction, the voltage detection information depending on the capacitance made up of the ITO film 3, the Si rubber film 4, and the operator's finger. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is an information processing apparatus that selects an icon from a display screen for selecting input items prepared in advance and inputs information, a mobile phone, an information portable terminal apparatus, etc. And electronic devices.

  Specifically, a dielectric film whose thickness in the Z direction changes in response to the pressing force of the operating body in the input operation area defining the X direction and the Y direction is provided on the transparent conductive film, and the input position of the operating body Can detect a plurality of types of voltage detection information depending on the capacitance composed of a transparent conductive film, a dielectric film, and an operating body, and can provide a touch panel with a three-dimensional detection function. It is what I did.

  In recent years, users (operators) have taken various contents into portable electronic devices such as digital cameras, mobile phones, camcorders, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), and have come to use them. These electronic devices are provided with an input device. In many cases, a keyboard, an input means such as a JOG dial, a touch panel combined with a display unit, or the like is used as the input device. The touch panel uses a capacitance method or a resistance film method.

  The capacitive touch panel has a capacitive sheet under the input operation surface, detects the input position where the finger is touched on the input operation surface, and does not touch the finger. The state (non-contact) is discriminated. The resistance film type touch panel has a resistance adjustment film under the input operation surface. The input operation surface detects the input position where the finger is touched, and the touched state and the non-touched state of the finger ( Non-contact).

  Since the capacitive touch panel operates even when an input operation surface such as a casing is interposed between the capacitive sheet and the operator's finger, it is waterproof and excellent in design. Also, compared to a resistive film type touch panel, it has excellent durability because there is no mechanically moving part.

  More functions are mounted on a touch panel mounted on a display unit of a portable electronic device such as a digital camera, a mobile phone, a camcorder, or a PDA, and the display element has been continuously improved in performance. Along with this, the above-mentioned electronic device has a so-called “cursoring function” such as a notebook personal computer (hereinafter referred to as a notebook personal computer) or the like, in which a cursor on the screen is arbitrarily moved and the cursor is placed on an icon and determined. "Has been demanded.

  Such a request requires that two types of input operations, that is, an operation of “selecting” and an operation of “decision” can be distinguished and detected. From the ergonomic point of view, it is easy to think that the operation of selecting the former is directly connected to the operation of “tracing” and the operation of determining the latter to “pressing”.

  On the other hand, the switches arranged in the housing of electrical equipment are also equipped with more functions, and due to design requirements, the number of switches is reduced despite the increase in functions. There are many requests to reduce the level difference. Also in this input operation area, it is required that the operation of “tracing” such as a slide operation and the operation of “pushing” having the meaning of determination can be operated on the same plane.

  In relation to this type of portable terminal device, Patent Document 1 discloses a portable information terminal and a program. According to this portable information terminal, the terminal device main body is provided with a display unit, and a JOG dial substantially at the center of the main body. The JOG dial is provided at a position different from the display unit. The JOG dial is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, and the image displayed on the display unit is rotated in conjunction with the rotation. In addition, when the JOG dial is pressed in the direction of the main body, the image range is changed. By configuring the information terminal in this way, various operations can be executed more comfortably. In other words, the JOG dial adopts a mechanical structure so that the operator can confirm the input in synchronism with the change of the display unit every time an input item is selected on the display unit.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a touch panel input method. According to this input method, when an important item is selected, a strong touch operation is performed, and a simple selection operation is performed with a light touch operation. By doing so, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation of the operator.

  Patent Document 3 discloses an imaging device including an external monitor and an electroviewfinder. According to this imaging apparatus, the electroviewfinder is operated to input a pointer that moves within the screen in conjunction with the operation of the touch panel and various operation commands such as shooting information that is designated and selected by the pointer. The area is displayed. Based on the operation of the touch panel, various operation commands related to the photographing information are input. In this way, an operating system dedicated to the electroviewfinder is not provided, and thus an increase in cost can be prevented.

  Patent Document 4 discloses an input device including a touch panel and an input method. According to this input method, when an input operation is to be performed by pressing on the touch panel, a part of the input screen to be input is separately displayed together with the input guide information together with the display body that indicates the user's instruction position. Made. In this way, visibility can be improved, input errors can be prevented, and operability can be improved.

  Patent Document 5 discloses a coordinate input device that can be input with a finger or a pen. According to this coordinate input device, the input / output integrated coordinate input device is configured by combining the capacitance pressure sensor and the display means. In this way, input information can be selected with a finger or a pen without using a dedicated electronic pen or the like and without generating electromagnetic noise.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-256120 (pages 2 to 3 and FIG. 1) Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 09-022330 (2nd page, FIG. 3) JP 2000-184241 A (2nd page, FIG. 2) JP 2004-021933 A (page 3 FIG. 3) JP 2000-347807 A (page 3 FIG. 5)

  By the way, according to the information processing apparatus according to the conventional example, the electronic equipment such as the mobile phone and the information portable terminal device, there are the following problems.

  i. Currently, the electronic device described above is required to realize a “trace” operation and a “push-in” operation on the same plane. However, in the conventional method, only one of the two operations described above can be realized by a human operation without any sense of incongruity. Incidentally, the touchpad of a notebook PC, etc., separates the above two functions by double-clicking etc., but from an ergonomic point of view, it must be said that the operation is uncomfortable.

  ii. Moreover, according to the portable terminal device with the two-dimensional input function which combined the touch panel of various methods and a display part as seen in patent documents 1-patent documents 4, when selecting an icon on a display part, the selection At present, the input cannot be confirmed by the “push” operation at the position.

  iii. Note that it is conceivable to realize a “tracing” operation and a “pushing-in” operation on the same plane by combining a capacitance sheet and a mechanical tact switch as found in Patent Document 5. When such a mechanical tact switch is adopted, not only the apparatus is increased in size but also a design disadvantage is caused, and the operational feeling at the time of the “tracing” operation follows the mechanical switch. For this reason, an unintended uneven feeling is felt, which is not ergonomic.

  Therefore, the present invention solves such a conventional problem, and enables detection of a plurality of types of voltage detection information depending on the capacitance detected at the input position of the operating tool, and the pressing thereof. It is an object of the present invention to provide an input device, a touch panel, and an electronic device that are capable of discriminating “pressing” in the Z direction with respect to a force and “tracing” in the X or Y direction.

  The above-described problems include a resistance adjustment film that detects an input position of an operating body in an input operation area that defines the X direction and the Y direction, and a transparent conductive film that is provided on the entire surface of the resistance adjustment film and transmits light. A dielectric that is provided on the entire surface of the transparent conductive film to transmit light and whose thickness in the Z direction changes corresponding to the pressing force of the operating body when the vertical direction with respect to the input operation area is the Z direction. This is solved by an input device comprising:

  According to the input device of the present invention, the resistance adjustment film detects the input position of the operating body in the input operation region that defines the X direction and the Y direction. The transparent conductive film provided on the entire surface of the resistance adjustment film transmits light. A dielectric film is provided on the entire surface of the transparent conductive film. This dielectric film has, for example, a desired elastic modulus, dielectric constant, optical transmittance, and thickness. The capacitance is constituted by a transparent conductive film, a dielectric film, and an operation body. The dielectric film transmits light and changes its thickness in the Z direction in response to the pressing force of the operating body.

  Therefore, at the input position of the operating body, the voltage detection information depending on the capacitance constituted by the transparent conductive film, the dielectric film, and the operating body is changed corresponding to the pressing force in the Z direction. be able to. As a result, a plurality of types of voltage detection information can be detected based on the pressing force in the Z direction by the operating tool.

  The touch panel according to the present invention includes a display unit and an input unit that is disposed above the display unit and has a function of detecting a contact position of the operating body and a function of detecting a pressing force of the operating body. Includes a resistance adjustment film that detects the input position of the operating body in an input operation region that defines the X direction and the Y direction, a transparent conductive film that is provided on the entire surface of the resistance adjustment film and transmits light, A dielectric material is provided on the entire surface of the transparent conductive film to transmit light, and the thickness in the Z direction changes according to the pressing force of the operating body when the vertical direction with respect to the input operation area is the Z direction. And a film.

  According to the input device of the present invention, the input means is arranged on the upper part of the display means and has a function of detecting the contact position of the operating body and a function of detecting the pressing force of the operating body. Since the input device of the present invention is applied to the input means, the voltage detection information depending on the capacitance detected at the input position of the operating body can be changed corresponding to the pressing force in the Z direction. .

  Accordingly, a plurality of types of voltage detection information can be detected for the pressing force in the Z direction by the operating tool, and the Z against the pressing force of the operating tool at the current input position can be detected by comparing these voltage detection information and threshold information. It becomes possible to discriminate “pressing” in the direction or “tracing” in the X direction or the Y direction.

  For example, the determination unit inputs voltage detection information obtained from the input unit and determines the pressing force of the operating tool. The determination unit sets one or more threshold information for the voltage detection information, and compares the voltage detection information with the threshold information. When the voltage detection information exceeds the threshold information, the determination means determines “pressing” the operation tool in the Z direction. When the voltage detection information is equal to or less than the threshold information, the determination means moves in the X direction or the Y direction of the operation tool. The “tracing” is determined.

  Accordingly, it is possible to provide a touch panel with a three-dimensional detection function capable of discriminating “pressing” in the Z direction and “tracing” in the X direction or the Y direction with respect to the pressing force of the operating body.

  The electronic device according to the present invention is arranged on the display means and above the display means, detects the pressing force of the operating body and outputs a force detection signal, and detects the pressing force of the operating body and detects the force detection signal. In the electronic apparatus having an input unit having a function of outputting the input, the input unit includes a resistance adjustment film that detects an input position of the operating body in an input operation region that defines the X direction and the Y direction, and the resistance A transparent conductive film that is provided on the entire surface of the adjustment film and transmits light, and is provided on the entire surface of the transparent conductive film to transmit light, and the vertical direction with respect to the input operation area is defined as the Z direction. And a dielectric film whose thickness in the Z direction changes in accordance with the pressing force of the operating body.

  According to the electronic device according to the present invention, since the touch panel of the present invention is applied, the voltage detection information depending on the capacitance detected at the input position of the operating body corresponds to the pressing force in the Z direction. Can be changed.

  Therefore, a plurality of types of voltage detection information can be detected based on the pressing force in the Z direction by the operating tool. As a result, it is possible to provide an electronic apparatus including a touch panel with a three-dimensional detection function capable of determining “pressing” in the Z direction and “race” in the X direction or Y direction with respect to the pressing force of the operating body.

  The input device according to the present invention includes the dielectric film whose thickness in the Z direction changes in response to the pressing force of the operating body in the input operation area defining the X direction and the Y direction.

  With this configuration, the voltage detection information (level) depending on the capacitance constituted by the transparent conductive film, the dielectric film, and the operating body at the input position of the operating body is used as the pressing force in the Z direction. It can be changed correspondingly. Therefore, a plurality of types of voltage detection information can be detected based on the pressing force in the Z direction by the operating tool. Thereby, the input device can be applied to a touch panel with a three-dimensional detection function.

  According to the touch panel according to the present invention, since the input device of the present invention is applied, the voltage detection information depending on the capacitance detected at the input position of the operating body corresponds to the pressing force in the Z direction. Can be changed.

  With this configuration, a plurality of types of voltage detection information can be detected based on the pressing force in the Z direction by the operating tool. As a result, it is possible to provide a touch panel with a three-dimensional detection function that can discriminate “pressing” in the Z direction and “tracing” in the X or Y direction with respect to the pressing force of the operating body.

  According to the electronic device according to the present invention, since the touch panel of the present invention is applied, the voltage detection information depending on the capacitance detected at the input position of the operating body corresponds to the pressing force in the Z direction. Can be changed.

  With this configuration, a plurality of types of voltage detection information can be detected based on the pressing force in the Z direction by the operating tool. As a result, it is possible to provide an electronic apparatus including a touch panel with a three-dimensional detection function capable of determining “pressing” in the Z direction and “race” in the X direction or Y direction with respect to the pressing force of the operating body.

  Subsequently, an embodiment of an input device, a touch panel, and an electronic device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of an input device 100 with a three-dimensional input function as a first embodiment according to the present invention. In this embodiment, in addition to the conventional XY position detection function, the force in the pushing direction can be identified or detected.

  An input device 100 shown in FIG. 1 is a device that selects an icon from a display screen for selecting input items prepared in advance and inputs information, such as an information processing device, a mobile phone, an information portable terminal device, or the like. It is suitable for application to a touch panel. The input device 100 is configured by laminating a resistance adjusting film 2, an ITO film 3 (Indium Tin Oxide film; indium tin oxide) and a Si rubber film 4 on a substrate 1. A glass substrate is used as the substrate 1. In this example, when the input device 100 and a flat display element such as a liquid crystal display panel are used in combination, the substrate 1 also serves as the upper glass substrate of the flat display element.

  A resistance adjustment film 2 having an input operation area is provided on the substrate 1 so as to detect a contact (input) position of an operator's finger (operation body). The size of the input operation area is about L [mm] in length and about W [mm] in width. In this example, the X direction and the Y direction are defined in the input operation area, and the vertical direction with respect to the input operation area is defined as the Z direction. This is to configure the input device 100 with a three-dimensional input function.

  An ITO film 3, which is an example of a transparent conductive film, is provided on the entire surface of the resistance adjustment film 2, and is used so as to form a planar (accumulation) electrode and transmit light from below. The resistance adjusting film 2 is connected to lead lines Lx1, Lx2, Ly1, Ly2. The lead lines Lx1, Lx2, Ly1, Ly2 are connected to the drive circuit 5, and output voltages (hereinafter referred to as detection voltages) V1, V2 detected in the X direction and Y direction of the resistance adjustment film 2 based on the AC wave signal Sac. To be made. An AC wave oscillation device 6 is connected to the drive circuit 5 so as to supply an AC wave signal Sac.

The entire surface of the ITO film 3 is provided with a Si rubber film 4 (fat film) as an example of a dielectric film, which transmits light from the lower part and responds to the pressing force of the operator's finger. The thickness (distance d) in the Z direction changes. The Si rubber film 4 has a desired elastic modulus, dielectric constant, optical transmittance (optical characteristics), and thickness. The elastic modulus of the Si rubber film 4 is lower than that of the SiO ₂ film, for example.

  In this example, the ITO film 3, the Si rubber film 4, and the operator's finger constitute a capacitance (C = ε · S / d). ε is the dielectric constant of the Si rubber film 4, S is the area (contact area) where the operator's finger touches the input surface, and d is the operator's finger and ITO through the Si rubber film 4. This is the distance between the film 3. The thickness of the Si rubber film 4 is such that the distance from the ITO film 3 may be changed by pressurization of the operator's finger.

  In this example, the fat film such as the Si rubber film 4 is used because the ITO film 3, the Si rubber film 4, the operator's finger, and the like at the contact position of the operator's finger in the input device 100. The voltage detection information (level) depending on the capacitance C constituted by is changed in accordance with the pressing force in the Z direction. This is to detect a plurality of types of voltage detection information based on the pressing force in the Z direction by the operator's finger obtained as a result of this change.

  The above-described bloating film is not limited to the Si rubber film 4, and may be any resin as long as it is transparent and has a high elastic modulus. For example, a Si rubber film 4 having a thickness of about 0.5 mm is used as the bloating film. When the fat film is vertically pressed with a finger (for example, SR6 Si rubber), the fat film is deformed by about 0.1 mm when 50 gf is applied and further by 0.3 mm when 250 gf is applied. A resin having a transmittance of 80% or more is preferable.

  Next, the characteristics of the ultra-transparent rubber that can be used as a bloating film will be described. For example, a super transparent rubber made of a thermosetting organopolysiloxane composition can be used as the bloating film. The thermosetting organopolysiloxane composition is preferably an addition reaction curable organopolysiloxane composition or an organic peroxide curable organopolysiloxane composition.

In this case, the addition reaction curable organopolysiloxane composition that is a component of the ultra-transparent rubber is
(I) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having an average of 2 or more alkenyl groups in one molecule;
(II) 0.1 to 50 parts by weight of an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having hydrogen atoms bonded to two or more silicon atoms on average in one molecule, and
(III) It consists of an addition reaction catalyst with an appropriate amount of catalyst.

The organic peroxide curable organopolysiloxane composition is:
(I) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having an average of 2 or more alkenyl groups in one molecule;
(Ii) It consists of an appropriate amount of organic peroxide.

  Here, as an organopolysiloxane having an average of two or more alkenyl groups in one molecule of the addition reaction curable organopolysiloxane composition of component (I) of the ultra-transparent rubber, the following average composition formula (1) Use what is shown.

  (1) In the formula, R 1 is an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent carbon hydrogen group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 8 carbon atoms, which are the same or different from each other, and a is 1.5 to 2.8, preferably 1 A positive number in the range of .8 to 2.5, more preferably 1.95 to 2.05.

  Examples of the unsubstituted or substituted monovalent carbon hydrogen group bonded to the silicon atom represented by R1 in the above average composition formula (1) with respect to the ultra-transparent rubber include, for example, methyl group, ethyl group, propyl group, isopropyl group, butyl Group, isobutyl group, tert-butyl group, pentyl group, neopentyl group, hexyl group, cyclohexyl group, octyl group, nonyl group, decyl group and other alkyl groups, phenyl group, tolyl group, xylyl group, naphthyl group and other aryl groups , Aralkyl groups such as benzyl group, phenylethyl group and phenylpropyl group, alkenyl groups such as cyclohexenyl group and octenyl group, and some or all of the hydrogen atoms of these groups are halogen atoms such as fluorine, bromine and chlorine, Substituted with a cyano group, such as chloromethyl group, chloropropyl group, bromoethyl group trifluoropro Group, cyanoethyl group and the like.

  In this case, at least two of the groups R1 are alkenyl groups (particularly those having 2 to 8 carbon atoms are preferred, and 2 to 6 are more preferred). The content of the alkenyl group is 0.001 to 20 mol in all organic groups bonded to the silicon atom (that is, in the unsubstituted or substituted monovalent carbon hydrogen group as R1 in the average composition formula (1)). %, Particularly 0.01 to 10 mol%.

  The alkenyl group may be bonded to the silicon atom at the end of the molecular chain or may be bonded to both, but the organopolysiloxane used in the present invention from the viewpoint of the curing speed of the composition and the physical properties of the cured product. Preferably contains at least an alkenyl group bonded to a silicon atom at the end of the molecular chain.

  The structure of the above-mentioned organopolysiloxane is usually a diorganopolysiloxane having a basically straight chain structure in which the main chain is composed of repeating diorganosiloxane units and both ends of the molecular chain are blocked with triorganosiloxy groups. Although it is siloxane, it may be partially a branched structure or a cyclic structure. The alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane has a polymerization degree (weight average polymerization degree) of 50 to 20,000, preferably about 100 to 2000. If this average degree of polymerization is less than 50, the physical properties of rubber as a cured product may be insufficient.

  The organohydrogenpolysiloxane of component (II) of the ultra-transparent rubber is represented by the following average composition formula (2): at least 2 (usually 2 to 200), preferably 3 or more per molecule More preferably, it is necessary to have about 3 to 150 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms (that is, SiH groups).

  In the above average composition formula (2), R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent carbon hydrogen group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and this group R2 includes the average composition formula (1) shown above. The same group as R1 can be raised. B is 0.7 to 2.1, c is 0.001 to 1.0, and b + c is a positive number satisfying 0.8 to 3.0, preferably b is 1.0 to 2 0.0 and c are 0.01 to 1.0, and b + c is 1.5 to 2.5.

  In the above-mentioned ultra-transparent rubber component, SiH groups contained in at least 2, preferably 3 or more in one molecule may be located at either the molecular chain end or in the middle of the molecular chain. It may be located. Furthermore, the molecular structure of the organohydrogenpolysiloxane may be any of linear, cyclic, branched, and three-dimensional network structures, but the number of silicon atoms (or the degree of polymerization) in one molecule is Usually 2 to 300, preferably about 4 to 150, liquid at room temperature (25 ° C.) is desirable.

Specific examples of the organohydrogenpolysiloxane of the above average composition formula (2) include 1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane, methylhydrogencyclopolysiloxane, methylhydridesiloxane / dimethylsiloxane cyclic copolymer. Polymer, both ends trimethylsiloxy group-blocked methylhydrogenpolysiloxane, both ends trimethylsiloxy group-blocked dimethylsiloxane / methylhydrogensiloxane copolymer, both ends gimethylhydrogensiloxy group-blocked dimethylpolysiloxane, both ends dimethylhydrogen Siloxy group-blocked dimethylsiloxysan / methylhydrogensiloxysan copolymer, both ends trimethylsiloxysan-blocked methylhydrogensiloxysan / diphenylsiloxane copolymer, both ends trimethyl Siloxy group-blocked methylhydrogensiloxane / diphenylsi copolymer, dimethylhydrogensiloxy group-blocked methylhydrogensiloxysan / diphenylsiloxane copolymer at both ends, (CH3) 2HSiO1 / 2 units and (CH3) 3SiO1 / In addition to a copolymer composed of SiO ₂ 4/2 units in addition to 2 units, a copolymer composed of (CH 3) 2 HSiO 1/2 units and SiO 4/2 units, and (CH 3) 2 HSiO 1/2 units Examples thereof include a copolymer comprising SiO 4/2 units and (C6H5) 3SiO 4/2 units. The amount of this organohydrogenpolysiloxane is 100 parts by weight of the organopolysiloxane of component (I) of the ultra-transparent rubber. 0.1 to 50 parts by weight, particularly 0.3 to 20 parts by weight is preferable.

  In addition, the organohydrogenpolysiloxane of component (II) of the transparent rubber is bonded to the silicon atom in component (II) with respect to 1 mol of the alkenyl group bonded to the silicon atom in component (I). The amount of hydrogen atoms (SiH groups) can be blended in an amount of about 0.5 to 5 mol, particularly about 0.8 to 2.5 mol.

  The addition reaction catalyst for component (III) of the ultra-transparent rubber includes platinum black, platinum chloride, chloroplatinic acid, a reaction product of chloroplatinic acid and a monohydric alcohol, and a complex of chloroplatinic acid and olefins. Platinum group catalysts such as platinum-based catalysts such as platinum bisacetoacetate, palladium-based catalysts, and rhodium-based catalysts. The addition amount of the addition reaction catalyst can be a catalytic amount, and is usually 0.5 to 1000 ppm, particularly about 1 to 500 ppm as a platinum group metal. Further, the organopolysiloxane having an average of two or more alkenyl groups in one molecule of the addition reaction curable organopolysiloxane composition of the component (I) of the ultratransparent rubber is the same as the component (I) of the ultratransparent rubber. Can be used.

  Further, as the organic peroxide of the component (ii) of the ultra-transparent rubber, conventionally known ones can be used, for example, benzoyl peroxide, 2,4-dichlorobenzoyl peroxide, p-methylbenzoyl peroxide, o-methylbenzoyl peroxide 2,4-dicumyl peroxide, 2,5-dimethyl-bis (2.5-t-butylperoxy) hexane, di-t-butyl peroxide, t-butyl peroxide, t-butyl peroxide Examples include benzoate, 1,1-bis (t-butylperoxy) 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane, 1,6-bis (t-butylperoxycaloxy) hexane, and the like.

  The compounding amount of the organic peroxide is shown as a catalytic amount, and can usually be 0.01 to 10 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the organopolysiloxane as component (I) of the ultra-transparent rubber. The organic peroxide curable organopolysiloxane composition is composed of the component (I) and the component (ii) of the ultra-transparent rubber. Thereby, a fat film such as the Si rubber film 4 can be formed.

  2A to 2C are cross-sectional views illustrating the detection principle of the input device 100 in the Z direction. In the input device 100 shown in FIG. 2A, a resistance adjustment film 2, an ITO film 3, and a Si rubber film 4 are sequentially laminated on a substrate 1 and have a mechanical configuration as a push switch. The thickness of the Si rubber film 4 at rest is d1. Here, the capacitance distributed in the space between the finger 30a and the Si rubber film 4 when the operator's finger 30a approaches the Si rubber film 4 with respect to the ground (GND) is C1. Indicated. The capacitance using the Si rubber film 4 on the ITO film 3 as a dielectric is indicated by C2. The operator's finger 30a approaching on the Si rubber film 4 can be equivalently shown by a series circuit of a resistor R3 and a capacitance C3. This is referred to as state “A”.

  Furthermore, when the operator's finger 30a is brought close to the Si rubber film 4 and lightly touched on the Si rubber film 4, the electrostatic capacitance C1 between the finger 30a and the Si rubber film 4 is not distributed. The capacitance C2 (= ε · S1 / d1) is distributed by the ITO film 3, the Si rubber film 4, and the operator's finger 30a at this input position. ε is the dielectric constant of the Si rubber film 4, S1 is the area (contact area) of the part where the operator's finger 30a is lightly touching the input surface, and d1 is the operator's finger through the Si rubber film 4. This is the distance between 30a and the ITO film 3. For example, a force of about 50 gf (tracing) is applied to the Si rubber film 4 with the index finger 30a. This is referred to as state “B”.

  Further, at the input position, the operator applies a force of about 250 gf (pressing) on the Si rubber film 4 with the index finger 30a. This is referred to as state “C”. At this time, the capacitance C2 '(= ε · S2 / d2) is distributed by the ITO film 3, the Si rubber film 4, and the operator's finger 30a. ε is the dielectric constant of the Si rubber film 4, S2 is the area of the portion where the operator's finger 30a is strongly pressed against the input surface (contact area; S1 <S2), and d1 passes through the Si rubber film 4 This is the distance (d1> d2) between the operator's finger 30a and the ITO film 3.

  The relationship between the capacitance “C2” in the state “B” and the capacitance C2 ′ in the state “C” is C2 ′> C2. That is, the capacitance C2 'when the finger 30a is strongly pressed against the input surface is larger than the capacitance C2 when the operator's finger 30a is lightly touching the input surface. This change in capacitance C2 → C2 'appears in the detection voltages V1 and V2. If the changes in the detection voltages V1 and V2 are determined based on a preset threshold value, it is possible to determine the tracing (50 gf) or pressing (pressing; 250 gf) of the operator's finger 30a by a control system such as a CPU. For example, the control system distinguishes the difference between tracing and pushing with a threshold value in the Z direction.

  3A and 3B are circuit diagrams illustrating configuration examples of the drive circuit 5 and the resistance adjustment film 2 of the input device 100. FIG. 3A, when attention is paid to the detection system in the X direction, the drive circuit 5 includes two bipolar transistors Q1 and Q2 and four resistors R11, R13, R21, and R23. . Since the detection system in the Y direction is configured in the same manner, its description is omitted.

  In FIG. 3A, one end of each of the resistors R13 and R23 is connected to the power supply line VCC. The resistor R13 is connected to the collector of an npn bipolar transistor (hereinafter simply referred to as a transistor) Q1, and the resistor R23 is also connected to the collector of an npn bipolar transistor (hereinafter simply referred to as a transistor) Q2. . The bases of the transistors Q1 and Q2 are connected to the AC wave oscillation device 6.

  A resistance adjustment film 2 shown in FIG. 3B is connected between the emitters of the transistors Q1 and Q2. In FIG. 3B, the slide range used for “tracing” and “pushing” in the X direction of the resistance adjusting film 2 is from X = 0 to X = MAX. X = 0 is one end of the resistance adjustment film 2, and X = MAX is the other end of the resistance adjustment film 2.

  For example, one end of the resistance adjustment film 2 and one end of the resistor R11 are connected to the emitter of the transistor Q1, and the other end of the resistance adjustment film 2 is connected to the emitter of the transistor Q2. Terminal 54 and one end of resistor R21 are connected. The other ends of the resistors R11 and R21 are connected to the ground line GND.

  An output terminal 51 is connected to the collector of the transistor Q1, and the detection voltage V1 is output. The output terminal 52 is also connected to the collector of the transistor Q2, and the detection voltage V2 is output. In this way, when the drive circuit 5 is configured, a plurality of detected voltages that change depending on the states “A”, “B”, and “C”, that is, the capacitance C2 → C2 ′ due to the tracing or pressing of the operator's finger 30a. V1 and V2 can be obtained.

  4A and 4B are circuit diagrams showing an operation example at the time of “tracing” and “pushing” in the driving circuit 5.

  According to the drive circuit 5 shown in FIG. 4A, in the “strike” state (B state) by the operator's finger 30a, the resistance adjustment film 2 is divided (divided) at the fixed point I (x = I) in the X direction. Is done. The dividing resistors based on the fixed point I are R1 and R2. Capacitance C2 is connected in series to the equivalent voltage R3 + C3 of the operator's finger 30a shown in FIG. As a result, the drive circuit 5 outputs the detection voltages V1 and V2 based on the capacitance C2 according to the “strike” state of the operator's finger 30a.

  At the input position, the operator strongly presses the Si rubber film 4 with the finger 30a. At this time, according to the drive circuit 5 shown in FIG. 4B, the resistance adjusting film 2 remains divided at the fixed point I in the X direction in the “pressed” state (C state) by the operator's finger 30a. Then, a capacitance C2 'is connected in series with the resistance voltage dividing point at the fixed point I to the equivalent circuit R3 + C3 of the operator's finger 30a shown in FIG. 2B. As a result, the drive circuit 5 outputs the detection voltages V1 'and V2' based on the capacitance C2 'according to the "push" state of the operator's finger 30a. In the drawing, the capacitance C2 'is shown as a variable capacitor whose capacitance changes with the distance d1. The relationship between the detection voltages V1, V2 and the detection voltages V1 ', V2' is, for example, V1 '> V1, V2'> V2.

  FIG. 5 is a characteristic diagram showing an example of detection of XY position information by the drive circuit 5. In FIG. 5, the vertical axis represents the detection voltage VX, which is the detection voltages V 1 and V 2 obtained from the drive circuit 5. The horizontal axis is the input position and indicates the slide range. The slide range is X = 0 to X = MAX. In the figure, the one-dot chain line that rises to the right is a voltage detected by moving the input position in the non-contact (A) state from X = 0 (left side) to X = MAX (right side). Similarly, the rising wavy line is a voltage detected by sliding the input position from X = 0 to X = MAX in the tracing (B) state. Furthermore, the solid line that rises to the right is the voltage detected by sliding the input position from X = 0 to X = MAX in the pushed-in (C) state.

  On the other hand, the one-dot chain line that rises to the left is a voltage that is detected by moving the input position in the non-contact (A) state from X = MAX (right side) to X = 0 (left side). Similarly, the rising wavy line is a voltage detected by sliding the input position from X = MAX to X = 0 in the tracing (B) state. Furthermore, the solid line that rises to the left is the voltage detected by sliding the input position from X = MAX (left side) to X = 0 (right side) in the pushed-in (C) state. The two-dot chain line is a line indicating the fixed point I in the Z direction.

  In this example, the absolute value of the detection voltage V1 (or V2) is read regarding the input operation phenomenon (tracing and pushing) in the Z direction. Here, regarding the detection voltages V1 and V2, at the fixed point I, the detection voltages in the A state (non-contact state) where the finger 30a is close to the input surface but not touched are V1A and V2A, and the finger 30a touches the input surface lightly. The detected voltages in the B state are V1B and V2B, and the detected voltages in the C state where the finger 30a is pressed more strongly than the B state are V1C and V2C. In the C state, the Si rubber film 4 is dynamically dented.

  At such a fixed point I, the above-described detection voltages V1A, V2A, V1B, V2B, V1C, and V2C have a relationship of V1A: V2A = V1B: V2B = V1C: V2C and V1A <V1B <V1C. . That is, XY position information (two-dimensional information) at an arbitrary fixed point I is given by V1X: V2X (X = A, B, C).

  FIG. 6 is a characteristic diagram illustrating an example of determining the detection voltage V2F in the Z direction at the fixed point I.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to distinguish inputs such as tracing and pressing with respect to pressing inputs in the Z direction. For example, when the finger 30a is pressed on the Si rubber film 4 with 50 gf and 250 gf, the difference can be detected. In this example, the threshold value is changed depending on the input position. In other words, a threshold suitable for the input position is set each time.

  In FIG. 6, the vertical axis represents the detection voltage VX = V2, the horizontal axis represents the input position, the left position is X = 0, and the right position is X = XMAX. In the conventional method, the phenomena of the states A to C could not be classified. However, in the method of the present invention, the absolute values can be discriminated, so that the phenomena of the states A to C can be classified. That is, the XY position information is detected while observing the partial pressure of the resistance adjusting film 2 as in the conventional method, and in the method of the present invention, the absolute value of the detection voltage VX with respect to the amount of change such as the pressing force 250 gf or 50 gf is detected. I made it.

  In this example, the state C is defined as a MAX state in which the voltage detection information does not increase any more. For example, the detection voltage V2 = MAX is detected when the Si rubber film 4 is pressed at 1000 gf. When the X direction is traced from one end to the other end (X = 0 to MAX) while pressing down on the Si rubber film 4 in the state C, the value of the detection voltage V2 output from the drive circuit 5 is the resolution number in the X direction. The value of the detection voltage V <b> 2 is measured with a resolution increment of less than that. This is a function f (x).

  In addition, a constant a in the range 0 <a <1 is set in the function f (x) to create a function g (x) = a · f (x). The function g (x) = a · f (x) is prepared in advance and stored in a ROM or the like. This function g (x) is a threshold function that is set to obtain the threshold g (I) when determining the detection voltage V2 in the Z direction at the fixed point I. For example, the function g (x) is 250 gf when the constant F is 0.25 when the force F vs. detection voltage V2 characteristic is linear and the state C is f (x) = 1000 gf.

  Here, when the input surface is pressed with a certain force F at a certain input position (fixed point I), a procedure for determining the detection voltage V2F in the Z direction at the fixed point I using the function g (x) described above. Indicates. The detection voltage V2 at this time is V2 = V2F. In this case, first, the control system reads the detection voltage V2F output from the drive circuit 5. Next, the control system reads the threshold value g (I) at the fixed point I with reference to the threshold function g (x) described in the ROM.

  Thereafter, the detection voltage V2F at the fixed point I is compared with the threshold value g (I). When V2F> threshold value g (I), the state A (push-in) flag is set and “push-in” is transmitted to the upper control system. If V2F <threshold g (I), the state B (tracing) flag is set and “tracing” is transmitted to the upper control system (three-dimensional information).

  Table 1 shows a relationship example between the function f (x) and the function g (x) with respect to the slide range (input position) X = 0 to x = MAX in the X direction.

  According to Table 1, at the input position X = 0, both the function f (x) and the function g (x) are “0”. When X = 1 and the function f (x) = α, the function g (x) is aα. Similarly, when X = 2 and the function f (x) = β, the function g (x) is aβ, and when X = 3 and the function f (x) = γ, the function g (x) is aγ. Of course, a plurality of threshold functions g (x) may exist, and the algorithm in that case will be described with reference to FIG.

  Thus, according to the input device 100 as the first embodiment, the resistance adjustment film 2 detects the input position of the finger 30a of the operator in the input operation region that defines the X direction and the Y direction. The ITO film 3 provided on the entire surface of the resistance adjustment film 2 constitutes a planar (storage) electrode. A Si rubber film 4 is provided on the entire surface of the ITO film 3. The Si rubber film 4 has a desired elastic modulus, dielectric constant, optical transmittance, and thickness. The capacitance C is constituted by the ITO film 3, the Si rubber film 4, and the operator's finger 30a. The Si rubber film 4 transmits light from below, and the thickness in the Z direction changes corresponding to the pressing force of the operator's finger 30a.

  Therefore, the voltage detection information (level) depending on the capacitance C detected at the input position of the operator's finger 30a can be changed corresponding to the pressing force in the Z direction. Thereby, the pressing force in the Z direction by the operator's finger 30a can be detected as a plurality of types of voltage detection information. Therefore, the input device 100 can be applied to a touch panel with a three-dimensional detection function.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration example of the touch panel 101 as the second embodiment. A touch panel 101 illustrated in FIG. 7 includes a lower housing 10, an upper housing 20, and a display input unit 40.

  The lower housing 10 has a box shape, and the length of one side thereof is L1 [mm], the width is W1 [mm], and the height is about H1 [mm]. The lower housing 10 has a bottom portion 10a and an open surface, and has a side surface with an engaging portion. A pair of long and narrow triangular engaging claws 7a and 7b are formed on the side surface of the lower housing 10 as engaging portions, and a pair of engaging claw portions 7c and 7d are also formed on the opposite side surface. (Not shown) is formed. For the lower housing 10, a synthetic resin member having a predetermined thickness, a metal member such as aluminum, iron, copper, an alloy thereof, or stainless steel (SUS) is used.

  The upper housing 20 is wider than the lower housing 10, and one side thereof has a box shape with a length of L2 [mm], a width of W2 [mm], and a height of about H2 [mm]. Yes. A synthetic resin member or a metal member having a predetermined thickness is used for the upper housing 20 in the same manner as the lower housing 10. The upper housing 20 has a display window portion 20a through which the image display surface can be seen, an open surface on the opposite side of the display window portion 20a, and engagement holes 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d on the side surfaces. Used. The display window portion 20a has a rectangular shape that is slightly smaller than the size of the display surface of the display input unit 40, and has a side length of 1 [mm] and a width of about w [mm]. is doing. When the lower casing 10 and the upper casing 20 are molded with resin, an injection mold is used. When these cases 10 and 20 are formed into a metal, a press working machine, a punching machine, a sheet metal working machine, or the like is used.

  The display input unit 40 is housed in a form that is sandwiched between the lower housing 10 and the upper housing 20. For example, in a state where the display input unit 40 is housed between the lower housing 10 and the upper housing 20, the engagement claw portion 7a is engaged with the engagement hole portion 8a, and the engagement claw portion 7b is engaged with the engagement hole. The engaging claw portion 7c is engaged with the engaging hole portion 8c, and the engaging claw portion 7d is engaged with the engaging hole portion 8d to form an integral part.

  The display input unit 40 includes an input unit 24 and a display unit 29. The display means 29 includes an upper glass substrate 29a, a lower glass substrate 29b, and an optical sheet 29c for a display module, and displays an input item selection screen, icons, and the like. As the display means 29, a liquid crystal display panel is used. The upper glass substrate 29a and the lower glass substrate 29b have a width of W2 [mm] and a length of approximately L2 [mm]. An optical sheet 29c is provided on the back surface (lower side) of the lower glass substrate 29b so as to emit light. The optical sheet 29c is shorter than the lower glass substrate 29b, and the lower glass substrate 29b and the optical sheet 29c have a difference of length L2-L. This W × (L2-L) area is used as an electronic component mounting area. In the electronic component mounting area, an IC or the like constituting the drive circuit 5 as shown in FIG. 1 is mounted.

  A spacer member (not shown) is provided between the upper glass substrate 29a and the lower glass substrate 29b, and a liquid crystal is sealed therebetween. An alkali-free glass plate having a thickness of about 0.33 mm is used for the upper glass substrate 29a and the lower glass substrate 29b. When the display means 29 is a flat display device, an EL layer is provided between the upper glass substrate 29a and the lower glass substrate 29b.

  An input unit 24 is provided on the upper glass substrate 29a, and detects a pressing position of the operator's finger 30a and outputs a position detection signal, and detects a pressing force of the operator's finger 30a and outputs a force detection signal. It has a function to output. The input device 100 having a three-dimensional input function according to the present invention is applied to the input means 24.

  The input means 24 is configured by sequentially laminating the resistance adjusting film 2, the ITO film 3, and the Si rubber film 4 on the upper glass substrate 29a. On the upper glass substrate 29a, the resistance adjustment film 2 having an input operation region is provided, and the contact (input) position of the operator's finger 30a is detected. The size of the input operation area is about L [mm] in length and about W [mm] in width. In this example, the X direction and the Y direction are defined in the input operation area, and the vertical direction with respect to the input operation area is defined as the Z direction.

  An ITO film 3 is provided on the entire surface of the resistance adjustment film 2 and constitutes a planar (storage) electrode and is used so as to transmit image display light from below. The entire surface of the ITO film 3 is provided with a Si rubber film 4 (fat film), which transmits image display light from below, and has a thickness in the Z direction corresponding to the pressing force of the operator's finger 30a. Change. The Si rubber film 4 has a desired elastic modulus, dielectric constant, optical transmittance (optical characteristics), and thickness.

  The above-mentioned ITO film 3, Si rubber film 4, and the finger of the operator 30a constitute a capacitance C. The voltage detection information depending on the capacitance C is changed corresponding to the pressing force in the Z direction. A plurality of types of voltage detection information based on the pressing force in the Z direction by the operator's finger 30a obtained as a result of this change are detected.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control system of the touch panel 101. The touch panel 101 shown in FIG. 8 includes a drive circuit 5, an input unit 24, a display unit 29, a ROM 37, a determination unit 39, and a video processing unit 44 '. The determination unit 39 includes an A / D driver 31 and a CPU 32.

  The video processing unit 44 ′ outputs a display signal Sv based on the [D] command from the CPU 32. A display means 29 is connected to the video processing unit 44 ', and an input item selection screen is displayed based on the display signal Sv.

  Input means 24 is arranged in front of the display means 29, and is operated to input information by selecting an icon from a display screen for selecting input items. A drive circuit 5 is connected to the input means 24 to detect the input position of the operator's finger 30a, “race” in the X or Y direction, and “press” in the Z direction to detect position and force. The detection voltages V1 and V2 are output.

  An A / D driver 31 is connected to the drive circuit 5, and the detection voltages (values) V1 and V2 are converted from analog to digital to output detection voltage data (position detection information) D related to position detection. Detection voltage data (pressing force detection information) D2 related to (pressing force F) is output. A CPU 32 is connected to the A / D driver 31. A ROM 37 is connected to the CPU 32, and threshold data Dth obtained by binarizing a threshold function for determining the pressing force of the operator's finger 30a is stored.

  The threshold function obtains the maximum detected voltage value V2 = MAX detected when the input position from one end to the other end of the input operation area of the input means 24 is continuously pressed at a maximum allowable force or in a predetermined step. Is obtained by calculating a constant a [0 <a <1] to the maximum detected voltage value V2 = MAX corresponding to the input position from one end to the other end of the input operation area acquired in (1). The threshold function is set to obtain the threshold value g (I) from the function g (x) when determining the detection voltage V2 in the Z direction at the fixed point I.

  The CPU 32 receives the voltage detection data D1 and D2 and determines the pressing force of the operator's finger 30a. For example, regarding the voltage detection information V2F at the fixed point I, the CPU 32 sets one or more threshold data Dth for the voltage detection data D2, compares the voltage detection information V2F with the threshold g (I), and compares the voltage detection information V2F. Is greater than the threshold value g (I), it is determined whether the operator's finger 30a is "pressed" in the Z direction. If the voltage detection information V2F is equal to or less than the threshold value g (I), the operator's finger 30a The “tracing” in the X direction or the Y direction is determined. In this way, only by adding a single algorithm, it is possible to determine “pressing” in the Z direction or “strapping” in the X or Y direction with respect to the pressing force of the operator's finger 30a at the current input position. It becomes like this.

  Subsequently, a first operation example of the touch panel 101 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of determination of “tracing” and “push” at the fixed point I.

  In this embodiment, when the input surface is pressed with a certain force F at a certain input position (fixed point I) in the input means 24, the threshold value function g (x) stored in the ROM 37 is used to determine the fixed point I. A case where the detection voltage V2F in the Z direction is determined is taken as an example. The detection voltage V2 at this time is V2 = V2F.

  Under this condition, the A / D driver 31 reads the detection voltage V2F output from the drive circuit 5 in step E1 of the flowchart shown in FIG. Next, in step E2, the CPU 32 refers to the threshold function g (x) described in the ROM 37 and reads the threshold data Dth = threshold g (I) at the fixed point I.

  Thereafter, in step E3, the CPU 32 compares the detection voltage V2F at the fixed point I with the threshold value g (I). When the detection voltage V2F> threshold value g (I), the process proceeds to step E4, where the state A (push-in) flag is set and “push-in” is transmitted to the upper control system. If the detection voltage V2F <threshold value g (I), the process proceeds to step E5, where the state B (tracing) flag is set and “tracing” is transmitted to the upper control system (three-dimensional information). Thereafter, the process returns to step E1 to repeat the above-described processing.

  As described above, according to the touch panel 101 as the second embodiment, the input unit 24 is arranged on the upper part of the display unit 29 and has a function of detecting the contact position of the operator's finger 30a and the operator's finger 30a. It has a function to detect the pressing force. The input device 100 of the present invention is applied to the input means 24. Based on this assumption, the voltage detection data D2 (level) depending on the capacitance C detected at the input position of the operator's finger 30a can be changed corresponding to the pressing force in the Z direction.

  Therefore, since the pressing force in the Z direction by the operator's finger 30a can be detected by a plurality of types of voltage detection data D2, by comparing these voltage detection data D2 and the threshold data Dth, the operation at the current input position is performed. It becomes possible to determine “pressing” in the Z direction or “tracing” in the X direction or the Y direction with respect to the pressing force of the person's finger 30a. This greatly contributes to the provision of the touch panel 101 with a three-dimensional detection function capable of discriminating “pressing” in the Z direction and “strike” in the X direction or the Y direction with respect to the pressing force of the finger 30a of the operator.

  FIG. 10 is a characteristic diagram illustrating a setting example of a plurality of threshold functions related to the touch panel 101 as the third embodiment.

  In this embodiment, a ROM 37 storing a plurality of threshold functions to be set in the CPU 32 is provided, and each threshold function is continuous with an allowable maximum force with respect to an input position from one end to the other end of the input operation area of the input means 24. The maximum detected voltage value detected when the button is pressed in a predetermined step is acquired, and the constants a respectively different from the maximum detected voltage value corresponding to the input position from one end to the other end of the input operation area acquired here. , B, c [0 <c <b <a <1].

  In FIG. 10, the vertical axis represents the detection voltage VX = V2, the horizontal axis represents the input position, the left position is X = 0, and the right position is X = XMAX.

  Also in this example, the state C is defined as a MAX state in which the voltage detection information V2 does not increase any more. For example, the detection voltage V2 = MAX is detected when the Si rubber film 4 is pressed at 1000 gf. When the X direction is traced from one end to the other end (X = 0 to MAX) while pressing down on the Si rubber film 4 in the state C, the value of the detection voltage V2 output from the drive circuit 5 is the resolution number in the X direction. The value of the detection voltage V <b> 2 is measured with a resolution increment of less than that. This is a function f (x).

  In this example, unlike the second embodiment, constants a, b, and c in the range 0 <c <b <a <1 are set in the function f (x), and g (x) = a · f ( Three functions are created: x), h (x) = b · f (x) and i (x) = c · f (x). The functions g (x) = a · f (x), h (x) = b · f (x) and i (x) = c · f (x) are prepared in advance and stored in the ROM 37 or the like. Made.

  The functions g (x), h (x) and i (x) are set by the threshold data Dth. The function g (x) is a threshold function set to obtain the threshold g (I) when determining the detection voltage V2 in the Z direction at the fixed point I. For example, the function g (x) is 800 gf when the constant F is 0.8 when the force F vs. detection voltage V2 characteristic is linear and the state C is f (x) = 1000 gf.

  The function h (x) is a threshold function set to obtain the threshold value h (I) when determining the detection voltage V2 in the Z direction at the fixed point I. For example, the function h (x) is 550 gf when the constant b is 0.55 when f (x) = 1000 gf in the same manner as described above. The function i (x) is a threshold function set to obtain the threshold value i (I) when determining the detection voltage V2 in the Z direction at the fixed point I. For example, the function i (x) is 300 gf when the constant c is 0.3 when f (x) = 1000 gf in the same manner as described above.

  Table 2 shows an example of the relationship between the function f (x) and the functions g (x), h (x), and i (x) for the slide range (input position) X = 0 to x = MAX in the X direction. ing.

  According to Table 2, at the input position X = 0, the function f (x), the function g (x), the function h (x), and the function i (x) are all “0”. When X = 1 and the function f (x) = α, the function g (x) is aα, the function h (x) is bα, and the function i (x) is cα. Similarly, when X = 2 and the function f (x) = β, the function g (x) is aβ, the function h (x) is bβ, and the function i (x) is cβ. When X = 3 and the function f (x) = γ, the function g (x) is aγ, the function h (x) is bγ, and the function i (x) is γβ.

  Subsequently, a second operation example of the touch panel 101 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of determining the pressed state “I”, “B”, “C”, “D” at the fixed point I.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the input surface is pressed with a certain force F at a certain position (fixed point) x = I, the pressed state between the function f (x) and the function g (x) ( (No contact) is set to (A), the pressed state (race # 1) between the function g (x) and the function h (x) is set to (B), and the function between the function h (x) and the function i (x) is set. The pressed state (race # 2) is (c), and the pressed state (push) weaker than the function i (x) is (d). The detection voltage V2 at this time is V2 = V2F. When the input surface is pressed with a certain force F at a certain input position (fixed point I) in the input means 24, the threshold functions g (x), h (x) and i (x) stored in the ROM 37 are used. The case where the detection voltage V2F in the Z direction at the fixed point I is determined is taken as an example.

  Under this condition, the A / D driver 31 reads the detection voltage V2F output from the drive circuit 5 in step ST1 of the flowchart shown in FIG. Next, in step ST2, the CPU 32 refers to the threshold function i (x) described in the ROM 37 and reads the threshold data Dth = threshold i (I) at the fixed point I.

  Thereafter, in step ST3, the CPU 32 compares the detection voltage V2F at the fixed point I with the threshold value i (I) to determine the magnitude of the detection voltage V2F and the threshold value i (I). When the detection voltage V2F ≦ threshold value i (I), the process proceeds to step ST4, where the pressed state “ni” (non-contact) flag is set and “non-contact” is transmitted to the upper control system. When the detection voltage V2F> the threshold value g (I), the process proceeds to step ST5, and the threshold data Dth = threshold value h (I) at the fixed point I is read out.

  Thereafter, in step ST6, the CPU 32 compares the detection voltage V2F at the fixed point I with the threshold value h (I) to determine the magnitude of the detection voltage V2F and the threshold value h (I). When the detection voltage V2F ≦ threshold value h (I), the process proceeds to step ST7, where the pressed state “c” (trace # 1) flag is set and “trace # 1” is transmitted to the upper control system. When the detection voltage V2F> threshold value h (I), the process proceeds to step ST8, and the threshold value data Dth at the fixed point I = the threshold value g (I) is read out.

  Thereafter, in step ST9, the CPU 32 compares the detection voltage V2F at the fixed point I with the threshold value g (I) to determine the magnitude of the detection voltage V2F and the threshold value g (I). If the detection voltage V2F ≦ threshold value g (I), the process proceeds to step ST10, where the pressed state “RO” (tracing # 2) flag is set and “tracing # 2” is transmitted to the upper control system. If the detection voltage V2F> threshold value g (I), the process proceeds to step S11 to set the pressed state “I” (push) flag and transmit “push” to the upper control system (three-dimensional information). . Thereafter, the process returns to step ST1 to repeat the above-described processing.

  As described above, according to the touch panel 101 as the third embodiment, the input unit 24 is disposed on the display unit 29 and has a function of detecting the contact position of the operator's finger 30a and the operator's finger 30a. It has a function to detect the pressing force. The input device 100 of the present invention is applied to the input means 24. Based on this assumption, the voltage detection data D1 and D2 (level) depending on the capacitance C detected at the input position of the operator's finger 30a can be changed in accordance with the pressing force in the Z direction. it can.

  Accordingly, since the pressing force in the Z direction at the fixed point I by the operator's finger 30a can be detected by the voltage detection data D1 and D2, the voltage detection data D1 and D2 and the three types of threshold data Dth = function g (x) , H (x) and i (x) are compared with the function g (I), h (I) or i (I) to determine the Z direction relative to the pressing force of the operator's finger 30a at the current input position. It becomes possible to discriminate “pushing” into “tracing” or “tracing # 2”, “tracing # 1”, and “non-contact” in the X or Y direction. With this, with a three-dimensional detection function capable of discriminating “pressing” in the Z direction, “tracing # 1, # 2”, and “non-contact” in the X or Y direction with respect to the pressing force of the operator's finger 30a. The place which contributes to provision of the touch panel 101 is large.

  FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration example of the touch panel 102 as the fourth embodiment. In this embodiment, an insulating film is provided on the entire surface of the Si rubber film 4 so as to transmit image display light from below.

  The touch panel 102 shown in FIG. 12 includes a lower casing 10, an upper casing 20, and a display input unit 40 '. The display input unit 40 ′ is housed in a form that is sandwiched between the lower housing 10 and the upper housing 20. The display input unit 40 ′ includes an input unit 24 ′ and a display unit 29.

  Also in this example, the input means 24 ′ is provided on the upper glass substrate 29a, and detects the pressing position of the operator's finger 30a and outputs a position detection signal, and detects the pressing force of the operator's finger 30a. And has a function of outputting a force detection signal. The input device 100 having a three-dimensional input function according to the present invention is applied to the input means 24 '.

The input means 24 ′ is configured by sequentially laminating the resistance adjusting film 2, the ITO film 3, the Si rubber film 4 and the SiO ₂ film 9 on the upper glass substrate 29a. The SiO ₂ film 9 is an example of an insulating film, and transmits video display light from the display means 29. SiO ₂ film 9 has a rigidity than Si rubber membrane 4, when pressed to protect the upper Si rubber film 4 functions to widen the contact area compared to the first embodiment.

Also in this example, the Si rubber film 4 (fat film) provided on the entire surface of the ITO film 3 transmits the image display light from the lower part and corresponds to the pressing force of the operator's finger 30a in the Z direction. Changes in thickness. The Si rubber film 4 has a desired elastic modulus, dielectric constant, optical transmittance (optical characteristics), and thickness. The above-mentioned ITO film 3, Si rubber film 4, SiO ₂ film 9, and the finger of the operator 30a constitute a capacitance C.

  The voltage detection information V1, V2 depending on the capacitance C is changed in accordance with the pressing force in the Z direction. A plurality of types of voltage detection information V1, V2 based on the pressing force in the Z direction by the operator's finger 30a obtained as a result of this change are detected. In addition, since the thing of the same name and the same code | symbol as 1st Example has the same function, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

Thus, according to the touch panel 102 as the fourth embodiment, the input unit 24 ′ is disposed on the display unit 29 and has a function of detecting the contact position of the operator's finger 30 a and the operator's finger 30 a. Has a function of detecting the pressing force. The input device 100 according to the present invention is applied to the input means 24, and the SiO ₂ film 9 is provided on the entire surface of the Si rubber film 4, so that the input surface is protected and the input position of the operator's finger 30a is maintained. The voltage detection data D2 (level) depending on the detected capacitance C can be changed corresponding to the pressing force in the Z direction.

  Accordingly, a plurality of types of voltage detection data D2 can be detected by the pressing force of the operator's finger 30a in the Z direction. Therefore, by comparing the voltage detection data D2 and the threshold data Dth, the operation at the current input position is performed. It becomes possible to determine “pressing” in the Z direction or “tracing” in the X direction or the Y direction with respect to the pressing force of the person's finger 30a. This contributes to the provision of a touch panel with a three-dimensional detection function with a protective film capable of discriminating “pressing” in the Z direction and “strike” in the X direction or Y direction with respect to the pressing force of the finger 30a of the operator. However, it is big.

  FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of a mobile phone 200 with a three-dimensional input function as a fifth embodiment.

  In this embodiment, the first or second touch panel 101, 102 is mounted on a mobile phone to constitute a mobile phone 200 with a three-dimensional input function, and an operator's finger 30a or the like is traced on the input operation surface. In addition to being able to input information by detecting depression, input of button icons and the like displayed on the display means 29 can be confirmed.

  A mobile phone 200 shown in FIG. 13 is an example of an electronic device, and includes an input device 100 with a three-dimensional input function, for example, that is slidably touched and pressed on an input operation surface on a display screen. The mobile phone 200 includes a lower housing 60 and an upper housing 70. In this example, the input device 100 in which the first touch panel 101 is integrated is incorporated in the upper housing 70. Of course, instead of the input device 100, the input device 100 in which the second touch panel 102 is integrated may be incorporated in the upper housing 70.

  The lower casing 60 and the upper casing 70 are movably engaged by the rotation range mechanism 11. According to the rotation range mechanism 11, a shaft portion (not shown) provided at one end of the operation surface of the lower housing 60 and a bearing portion (not shown) provided at one end of the back surface of the lower housing 60 are rotatably engaged. The upper casing 70 is surface-coupled to the lower casing 60 with a rotational degree of freedom of an angle of ± 180 °.

  The lower housing 60 is provided with an operation panel 18 including a plurality of push button switches 12. The push button switch 12 includes “0” to “9” numeric keys, symbol keys such as “*” and “#”, hook buttons such as “on” and “off”, menu keys, and the like. In the lower housing 60, a telephone microphone 13 is attached below the operation panel surface so as to function as a transmitter.

  Further, a module type antenna 16 is attached to the lower end of the lower housing 60, and a loudspeaker speaker 36a is provided on the inner side surface of the upper end so as to emit a ringing melody or the like. The lower housing 60 is provided with a battery, a circuit board 17 and the like, and a camera 34 is attached to the back surface of the lower housing 60.

  The upper casing 70 that is movably engaged with the above-described lower casing 60 by the rotation range mechanism 11 is provided with a telephone speaker 36b above the surface so as to function as a receiver. The An input device 100 with a three-dimensional input function is provided below the speaker mounting surface of the upper housing 70. The input device 100 includes an input unit 24 and a display unit 29. The input device 100 detects the input position of the operator's finger 30a and outputs a position detection signal, and detects the pressing force of the operator's finger 30a. And a function of outputting a force detection signal.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the input unit 24 includes a resistance adjustment film 2 that detects an input position of the operator's finger 30 a in an input operation region that defines the X direction and the Y direction, and the entire surface on the resistance adjustment film 2. An ITO film 3 that transmits light and is provided on the entire surface of the ITO film 3 to transmit light, and when the vertical direction with respect to the input operation area is the Z direction, the operator's finger 30a is pressed down. And a Si rubber film 4 whose thickness in the Z direction changes corresponding to the force.

  Next, an example of the internal configuration of the mobile phone 200 will be described. FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration example of the mobile phone 200 with a three-dimensional input function.

  A cellular phone 200 shown in FIG. 14 is configured by mounting each function block on the circuit board 17 of the lower housing 60. In addition, the part corresponding to each part and means shown in FIG. 13 is shown with the same code | symbol. The cellular phone 200 includes a control unit 15, an operation panel 18, a reception unit 21, a transmission unit 22, an antenna duplexer 23, an input unit 24, a display unit 29, a power supply unit 33, a camera 34, and a storage unit 35.

  The input means 24 outputs to the control means 15 at least a position detection signal S1 (detection voltage V1) and a pressing force detection signal S2 (detection voltage V2) as an input amount (pressing force F) via the finger 30a of the operator 30. It is made like. The control unit 15 constitutes a control system and includes an A / D driver 31, a CPU 32, an image processing unit 26, a ROM 37, and a video & audio processing unit 44.

  The A / D driver 31 is supplied with a position detection signal S1 and a pressing force detection signal S2 from the input means 24. The A / D driver 31 converts an analog signal composed of the position detection signal S1 and the pressing force detection signal S2 into digital data in order to distinguish the functions of cursoring and icon selection. In addition to this, the A / D driver 31 performs arithmetic processing on this digital data to detect whether the input is cursor input or icon selection information, and flag data D3 or position detection information (voltage detection data) for distinguishing between cursor input and icon selection. ) D1 or pressing force detection information (voltage detection data) D2 is supplied to the CPU 32. These calculations may be executed in the CPU 32.

  A CPU 32 is connected to the A / D driver 31. The CPU 32 controls the entire telephone set based on the system program. A storage means 35 is connected to the CPU 32, and system program data for controlling the entire telephone is stored. A RAM (not shown) is used as a work memory. When the power is turned on, the CPU 32 reads out system program data from the storage means 35 and develops it in the RAM, starts up the system and controls the entire mobile phone.

  A ROM 37 is connected to the CPU 32, and a threshold function for setting the CPU 32 is stored. The threshold function obtains the maximum detected voltage V2 = MAX detected when the input position from one end of the input operation area of the input means 24 to the other end is continuously or with a predetermined step and is pressed at a predetermined step. It is created by calculating a constant “a [0 <a <1]” to the maximum detection voltage V2 = MAX corresponding to the input position from one end to the other end of the acquired input operation region.

  The CPU 32 inputs the position detection information D1 and the pressing force detection information D2 obtained from the input means 24 with a three-dimensional input function, and determines the input position and pressing force of the operator's finger 30a. The CPU 32 compares the pressing force detection information D2 obtained when the input position of the operator's finger 30a is detected with the threshold function of the input position read from the ROM 37, and based on the comparison result, the operator's finger The “tracing” or “pressing” of 30a is determined.

  For example, the CPU 32 sets one or more threshold data Dth for the pressing force detection information D2, compares the pressing force detection information D2 with the threshold data Dth, and the pressing force detection information D2 exceeds the threshold data Dth. Determines “pressing” the operator's finger 30a in the Z direction, and if the pressing force detection information D2 is equal to or less than the threshold data Dth, “tracing” the operator's finger 30a in the X or Y direction. Is determined. In this way, only by adding a single algorithm, it is possible to determine “pressing” in the Z direction or “strapping” in the X or Y direction with respect to the pressing force of the operator's finger 30a at the current input position. It becomes like this.

  The threshold function stored in the ROM 37 described above is the maximum detected voltage V2 = MAX detected when the input position from one end of the input operation area of the input means 24 to the other end is pressed continuously or at a predetermined step with a maximum allowable force. , And constants “a, b, c [0 <c <b <a” that are different from each other in the maximum detection voltage V2 = MAX corresponding to the input position from one end to the other end of the acquired input operation region. <1] "may be created.

  In this example, the ROM 37 stores threshold data Dth relating to an upper threshold function (hereinafter simply referred to as function g (x)) and a lower threshold function (hereinafter simply referred to as function h (x)) corresponding to the input position. When threshold value data Dth = function g (x) and function h (x) are set for the pressing force detection information D2, and the pressing force detection information D2 exceeds the threshold data Dth function g (x), the operator's It is determined that the finger 30a is “pressed” in the Z direction, and if the pressing force detection information D2 exceeds the threshold data Dth = function h (x) and is equal to or less than the function g (x), the operator's finger 30a The “tracing” in the X direction or the Y direction is discriminated. In this way, only by adding a single algorithm, it is possible to determine “pressing” in the Z direction or “strapping” in the X or Y direction with respect to the pressing force of the operator's finger 30a at the current input position. It becomes like this.

  The CPU 32 receives the position detection information D1, the pressing force detection information D2 and the flag data D3 (hereinafter also simply referred to as input data) from the A / D driver 31, and sends predetermined command data [D] to the power supply unit 33, Control is performed to supply to devices such as the camera 34, the storage unit 35, the video & audio processing unit 44, to receive the reception data from the reception unit 21, and to transfer the transmission data to the transmission unit 2.

  A storage means 35 is connected to the CPU 32 described above. The storage unit 35 stores display information D4 for displaying the input item selection display screen on the display unit 29 in a three-dimensional manner, for example. For the storage means 35, an EEPROM, a ROM, a RAM, or the like is used.

  The display means 29 displays image information such as buttons and icons that prompt the user to perform an input operation. The image information is displayed based on a command [D] supplied from the CPU 32. As the display means 29, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or a flat display element is used. In addition to the display means 29, the operation panel 18 is connected to the CPU 32.

  An image processing unit 26 is connected to the CPU 32, and the display information D4 for displaying the button icon three-dimensionally is subjected to image processing. The display information D4 after the image processing is output to the video & audio processing unit 44 as a [D] command. The video & audio processing unit 44 converts the digital display information D4 into an analog display signal Sv. The display signal Sv is supplied to the display means 29. In this example, the CPU 32 controls the display means 29 so that the button icon on the display screen is displayed in a three-dimensional manner with a perspective in the depth direction.

  The mobile phone 200 incorporating the input device 100 configured as described above, for example, presses (contacts) one of a plurality of button icons displayed on the display screen for selecting an input item and performs tertiary on the display screen. The input means 24 with the original input function is pressed in the Z direction.

  The display contents of the display means 29 are determined by the eyes of the operator, and the sound emission from the speakers 36a, 36b and the like is determined by the sounds of the operator's ears. The operation panel 18 is connected to the CPU 32 described above, and is used, for example, when manually inputting the telephone number of the other party. In addition to the icon selection screen described above, the display unit 29 may display an incoming video based on the video signal Sv.

  Further, the antenna 16 shown in FIG. 14 is connected to the antenna duplexer 23, and receives a radio wave from the other party from a base station or the like when an incoming call is received. A receiver 21 is connected to the antenna duplexer 23, receives reception data guided from the antenna 16, demodulates video and audio, and outputs the demodulated video and audio data Din to the CPU 32 and the like. The A video & audio processing unit 44 is connected to the receiving unit 21 through the CPU 32, and digital audio data is converted from digital to analog to output an audio signal Sout, or digital video data is converted from digital to analog and converted into a video signal. Sv is output.

  The audio and video processing unit 44 is connected with loudspeakers 36a and 36b constituting a large sound and a receiver. The speaker 36a is configured to ring a ringtone, a ringing melody, and the like when an incoming call is received. The speaker 36b receives the audio signal Sin and expands the other party's speech 30d. In addition to the speakers 36a and 36b, the microphone 13 constituting the transmitter is connected to the video & audio processing unit 44, and the voice of the operator is collected and the audio signal Sout is output. The video & audio processing unit 44 performs analog / digital conversion on the analog audio signal Sin to be sent to the other party at the time of calling and outputs digital audio data, or analog / digital conversion of the analog video signal Sv. Digital video data is output.

  In addition to the receiving unit 21, the transmitting unit 22 is connected to the CPU 32 to modulate the video and audio data Dout and the like to be sent to the other party, and supply the modulated transmission data to the antenna 16 through the antenna duplexer 23. To be made. The antenna 16 radiates a radio wave supplied from the antenna duplexer 23 toward a base station or the like. In addition to the transmission unit 22, a camera 34 is connected to the CPU 32 described above, and a subject is photographed. For example, still image information and operation information are transmitted to the other party through the transmission unit 22. The power supply unit 33 includes a battery 14 and supplies DC power to the operation panel 18, the reception unit 21, the transmission unit 22, the input unit 24, the display unit 29, the CPU 32, the camera 34, and the storage unit 35. The

  Next, an information processing example of the mobile phone 200 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of information processing in the mobile phone 200.

  In this embodiment, on the input operation surface of the mobile phone 200 with a three-dimensional input function, it is possible to input information by detecting the stroking or pressing of the operator's finger 30a or the like, and displayed on the display means 29. It is assumed that input of button icons etc. is confirmed.

  With these as information processing conditions, the CPU 32 waits for power-on in step G1 of the flowchart shown in FIG. For example, the CPU 32 detects power-on information and activates the system. The power-on information is usually generated when a clock function or the like is activated and a power switch of a sleeping mobile phone or the like is turned on.

  In step G2, the CPU 32 controls the display unit 29 to display an icon screen. For example, the CPU 32 supplies the display data D4 to the display means 29 and displays the input information on the display screen. The input information displayed on the display screen is made visible through the input means 24 having an input operation surface. In step G3, the CPU 32 branches the control based on the button icon input mode or other processing mode. The button icon input mode refers to an input operation in which an icon button on the input operation surface is pressed when a button icon is selected.

  When the button icon input mode is set, the button icon is pushed, so that the process proceeds to step G4, and the CPU 32 reads the detection voltage VF2 from the drive circuit 5 shown in FIG. At this time, the A / D driver 31 is supplied with a position detection signal S1 and a pressing force detection (input amount) signal S2 from the input means 24. The A / D driver 31 converts the position detection signal S1 and the pressing force detection signal S2 into digital data. In addition to this, the A / D driver 31 performs arithmetic processing on this digital data to detect whether the input is cursor input or icon selection information, and flag data D3 or position detection information (voltage detection data) for distinguishing between cursor input and icon selection. ) D1 or pressing force detection information (voltage detection data) D2 is supplied to the CPU 32. These calculations may be executed in the CPU 32.

  In step G5, the CPU 32 reads out and sets the threshold data Dth = function g (x) and function h (x) from the ROM 37. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step G6, and the CPU 32 compares the pressing force detection information D2 = detection voltage V2F and the threshold data Dth = function h (x) to determine the magnitude. When the detection voltage V2F is less than the function h (x) (V2F <h (x)), the operator's finger 30a is in the non-contact state “A”, and the process directly proceeds to step G12.

  When the detection voltage V2F exceeds the function h (x) (detection voltage V2F> function h (x)), the process proceeds to step G7, and the CPU 32 determines that the pressing force detection information D2 = the detection voltage V2F is the threshold data Dth = function. It is determined whether or not h (x) or more and less than threshold data Dth = function g (x). If h (x) ≦ V2F <g (x), the process proceeds to step G8 to generate a state B (tracing) flag.

  If h (x) ≦ V2F <g (x), that is, if the detected voltage V2F exceeds the threshold data Dth = function g (x) (V2F> function g (x)), the process proceeds to step G9. The CPU 32 generates a state C (push-in) flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step G10 to confirm the input. At this time, the CPU 32 determines the input information displayed at the pressed position on the input operation surface. Then, the process proceeds to step G12.

  When another processing mode is selected in step G3, the process proceeds to step G11 to execute another processing mode. Other processing modes include a telephone mode, mail creation, transmission display mode, and the like. The telephone mode includes an operation for making a call to the other party. The button icon includes a character input item when the telephone mode is selected. After executing another processing mode, the process proceeds to step G12.

  In step G12, the CPU 32 makes an end determination. For example, the power-off information is detected and the information processing is terminated. If the power-off information is not detected, the process returns to step G2, displays an icon screen such as a menu, and repeats the above-described processing.

  As described above, according to the cellular phone 200 as the fifth embodiment, any one of the input device 100 with the three-dimensional input function and the touch panels 101 and 102 according to the first to fourth embodiments is applied. On the input operation surface, pressing force detection information D2 (level) depending on the capacitance C detected at the input position of the operator's finger 30a can be changed in accordance with the pressing force in the Z direction.

  Accordingly, information in the Z direction can be input in response to the pressing operation of the finger 30a of the operator 30 on the input operation surface, and the input of the button icon displayed on the display means 29 can be confirmed. In addition, since the number of components of the input device 100 and the touch panels 101 and 102 can be reduced, the assembly can be simplified, and the size and thickness can be reduced, the mobile phone 200 with a three-dimensional input function can be reduced in price and size and thickness. Become. Thereby, it is possible to provide a low-power consumption type mobile phone 200 with a three-dimensional input function, in which the input means 24 with a three-dimensional input function is provided on the display surface of the display means 29.

  The present invention is extremely suitable when applied to an information processing device, a mobile phone, an information portable terminal device, etc., for selecting information from a display screen for selecting input items prepared in advance and inputting information three-dimensionally. .

1 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of an input device 100 with a three-dimensional input function as a first embodiment according to the present invention. (A)-(C) are sectional drawings which show the detection principle of the Z direction of the input device 100. FIG. (A) And (B) is a circuit diagram which shows the structural example of the drive circuit 5 and the resistance adjustment film | membrane 2 of the input device 100. FIG. (A) And (B) is a circuit diagram which shows the operation example at the time of "tracing" and "push-in" in the drive circuit 5. FIG. FIG. 6 is a characteristic diagram illustrating an example of detection of XY position information by the drive circuit 5; 6 is a characteristic diagram illustrating an example of determination of a detection voltage V2F in the Z direction at a fixed point I. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of the touch panel 101 as a 2nd Example. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control system of a touch panel 101. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of determination at the time of “tracing” and “pushing” at a fixed point I. FIG. 10 is a characteristic diagram illustrating a setting example of a plurality of threshold functions according to the touch panel 101 as the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of determination of pressed states “I”, “B”, “C”, “D” at a fixed point I. It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of the touchscreen 102 as a 4th Example. It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of the mobile telephone 200 with a three-dimensional input function as a 5th Example. It is a block diagram which shows the example of an internal structure of the mobile telephone 200 with a three-dimensional input function. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an information processing example in the mobile phone 200.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Substrate, 2 ... Resistance adjusting film, 3 ... ITO film (transparent conductive film), 4 ... Si rubber film (dielectric film), 5 ... Drive circuit, 6 ... AC wave oscillator, 9 ... SiO ₂ film, 10 ... lower casing, 11 ... rotation range mechanism, 15 ... control means, 20 ... upper casing, 21 ...・ Receiving unit, 22... Transmitting unit, 24 .. input means, 29... Display means, 32... CPU (control means), 35. ..Input device 101, 102 ... touch panel, 200 ... mobile phone (electronic device)

Claims (16)

A resistance adjustment film for detecting an input position of the operating body in an input operation region defining the X direction and the Y direction;
A transparent conductive film that is provided on the entire surface of the resistance adjustment film and transmits light;
Provided on the entire surface of the transparent conductive film to transmit light, and when the vertical direction with respect to the input operation area is the Z direction, the thickness in the Z direction changes corresponding to the pressing force of the operating body. An input device comprising a dielectric film.   The input device according to claim 1, further comprising an insulating film that is provided on the entire surface of the dielectric film and transmits light. The dielectric film is
It has the desired elastic modulus, dielectric constant, optical transmittance and thickness,
The input device according to claim 2, wherein an elastic modulus of the dielectric film is lower than an elastic modulus of the insulating film.   The input device according to claim 1, wherein silicon rubber is used for the dielectric film. Display means;
An input unit disposed on the display unit and having a function of detecting a contact position of the operating body and a function of detecting a pressing force of the operating body;
The input means includes
A resistance adjustment film that detects an input position of the operating body in an input operation region that defines an X direction and a Y direction;
A transparent conductive film that is provided on the entire surface of the resistance adjustment film and transmits light;
Provided on the entire surface of the transparent conductive film to transmit light, and when the vertical direction with respect to the input operation area is the Z direction, the thickness in the Z direction changes corresponding to the pressing force of the operating body. And a dielectric film. A determination means for inputting voltage detection information obtained from the input means to determine the pressing force of the operating body;
The discrimination means includes
One or more threshold information is set for the voltage detection information,
Comparing the voltage detection information with the threshold information;
If the voltage detection information exceeds the threshold information, determine "press" in the Z direction of the operating body,
6. The touch panel according to claim 5, wherein when the voltage detection information is equal to or less than the threshold information, the “tracing” of the operation body in the X direction or the Y direction is determined. Comprising storage means for storing a threshold function for setting in the discrimination means;
The threshold function is
Obtaining a maximum detected voltage value detected when the input position extending from one end to the other end of the input means is continuously or at a predetermined step with an allowable maximum force;
The touch panel according to claim 6, wherein the touch panel is created by calculating a constant for a maximum detected voltage value corresponding to an input position from one end to the other end of the acquired input operation region. The discrimination means includes
Compare the voltage detection information obtained when detecting the input position of the operating body and the threshold function of the input position read from the storage means,
The touch panel according to claim 6, wherein “tracing” or “pressing” of the operating body is determined based on the comparison result. A storage unit storing a plurality of threshold functions for setting in the determination unit;
Each of the threshold functions is
Obtaining a maximum detected voltage value detected when the input position extending from one end to the other end of the input means is continuously or at a predetermined step with an allowable maximum force;
The touch panel according to claim 6, wherein the touch panel is created by calculating different constants for the maximum detected voltage value corresponding to the input position from one end to the other end of the acquired input operation area. In the storage means,
An upper threshold function and a lower threshold function corresponding to the input position are stored,
The discrimination means includes
Set an upper threshold function and a lower threshold function for the voltage detection information,
If the voltage detection information exceeds the upper threshold function, determine the "press" in the Z direction of the operating body,
9. The “tracing” in the X direction or the Y direction of the operating body is determined when the voltage detection information exceeds the lower threshold function and is equal to or lower than the upper threshold function. Touch panel. Display means;
An input unit disposed above the display unit and having a function of detecting a pressing force of the operating body and outputting a force detection signal and a function of detecting a pressing force of the operating body and outputting a force detection signal; In electronic equipment with
The input means includes
A resistance adjustment film that detects an input position of the operating body in an input operation region that defines an X direction and a Y direction;
A transparent conductive film that is provided on the entire surface of the resistance adjustment film and transmits light;
Provided on the entire surface of the transparent conductive film to transmit light, and when the vertical direction with respect to the input operation area is the Z direction, the thickness in the Z direction changes corresponding to the pressing force of the operating body. An electronic device comprising a dielectric film. A determination means for inputting voltage detection information obtained from the input means to determine the pressing force of the operating body;
The discrimination means includes
One or more threshold information is set for the voltage detection information,
Comparing the voltage detection information with the threshold information;
If the voltage detection information exceeds the threshold information, determine "press" in the Z direction of the operating body,
The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein when the voltage detection information is equal to or less than the threshold information, the “tracing” of the operating body in the X direction or the Y direction is determined. Comprising storage means for storing a threshold function for setting in the discrimination means;
The threshold function is
Obtaining a maximum detected voltage value detected when the input position extending from one end to the other end of the input means is continuously or at a predetermined step with an allowable maximum force;
13. The electronic device according to claim 12, wherein the electronic device is created by calculating a constant to a maximum detected voltage value corresponding to an input position from one end to the other end of the acquired input operation area. The discrimination means includes
Compare the voltage detection information obtained when detecting the input position of the operating body and the threshold function of the input position read from the storage means,
The electronic device according to claim 12, wherein “tracing” or “pressing” of the operating body is determined based on the comparison result. A storage unit storing a plurality of threshold functions for setting in the determination unit;
Each of the threshold functions is
Obtaining a maximum detected voltage value detected when the input position extending from one end to the other end of the input means is continuously or at a predetermined step with an allowable maximum force;
13. The electronic device according to claim 12, wherein the electronic device is created by calculating different constants for the maximum detected voltage value corresponding to the input position from one end to the other end of the acquired input operation area. In the storage means,
An upper threshold function and a lower threshold function corresponding to the input position are stored,
The discrimination means includes
Set an upper threshold function and a lower threshold function for the voltage detection information,
If the voltage detection information exceeds the upper threshold function, determine the "press" in the Z direction of the operating body,
15. The “tracing” in the X direction or the Y direction of the operating body is determined when the voltage detection information exceeds the lower threshold function and is equal to or lower than the upper threshold function. Electronics.

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