JP2009093260A - Coordinate input device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a coordinate input device having high operability by freely changing a function assigned to a specific area with easy operation. <P>SOLUTION: When tapping a prescribed specific area C on an operation face, a menu setting screen 20 is called. When a user moves a cursor 31 and selects an item displayed on a menu setting screen 20, the function of the other specific area A, B is changed from an initial first function to a new second function. By tapping the specific area A, B, the new second function assigned to each the area is executed. When performing specific operation such as tapping or sliding in a position other than the specific areas A, B after the change, the second function can be returned to the first function. The function can be easily and quickly assigned to the specific area and canceled, thereby improving the operability. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a coordinate input device used for operations on a screen such as a cursor and a window, and more particularly to a coordinate input device with improved operability.

  In some coordinate input devices such as a touch pad, a predetermined function is assigned to a specific corner on an operation surface, and the predetermined function is performed when the corner is tapped.

  For example, in the following Patent Document 1, when a predetermined area (easy X mode area) provided on the operation surface of the touch pad is tapped, the mode shifts to the easy X mode and corresponds to a dialog box called an easy launcher. The screen to be displayed is displayed on the display unit. The user can perform a predetermined process by moving the cursor in the dialog box. If the second tap operation is not performed or detected in the easy launcher area, sliding the finger along the edge of the operation surface causes easy scroll processing in the window, or When it is slid diagonally, an easy size process is performed in which the size of the window can be freely changed.

On the other hand, there is one in which a region to which a specific function is assigned can be freely changed.
For example, the invention described in Patent Document 2 can change the activation area (corresponding to the activation button) displayed on the display screen, and an arbitrary position outside the range of the input screen can be set as the activation area. When tapping as a change area, the determination coordinate information for determining the activation area is changed to the coordinate information of the change area, and the selected change area can be made to function as a new activation area from the next time. ing.
JP-A-10-149254 JP-A-8-286819

  As described above, by operating the corner on the operation surface constituting the touch pad, it is possible to immediately execute a desired function in the same manner as the switch.

  However, in most cases, the conventional touchpad has only four corners (upper right corner, lower right corner, upper left corner, lower left corner). For this reason, even if another function (for example, a volume adjusting function for volume) is to be allocated, there is a problem that it cannot be allocated any more.

  In this regard, the invention described in Patent Document 2 is intended to change the position of the activation area for activation, and can change the contents of the default function or increase the operable area. It is not a thing.

  When changing the content of the operation, it is generally necessary to change in the order of “control panel” → “mouse” property → “touchpad” → “various settings”. Also, when returning to the original default state, it is necessary to make a change again in the same procedure, and there is a problem that the operation is complicated.

  The present invention is intended to solve the above-described conventional problems, and provides a coordinate input device with improved operability by allowing a function assigned to a specific area of a touchpad to be freely changed by a simple operation. It is an object.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an operation surface having one or more specific areas and operated by an indicator, a detection unit for detecting an operation state on the operation surface by the indicator, and an operation surface by the indicator A determination unit that determines the operation content; and a control unit that assigns a predetermined function to the specific area;
The control unit assigns a predetermined first function to the specific area at the time of initial setting, and the determination unit determines that a predetermined first operation by the indicator is performed on any of the specific areas A menu selection screen for displaying a second function different from the first function in the specific area, and the first function at the time of initial setting assigned to the specific area is based on the menu selection screen. The second function selected in this way is changed.

  In the first aspect, since the menu selection screen can be called only by performing a predetermined first operation on a predetermined specific area, the function for the specific area can be easily changed. In particular, since it is not necessary to call up the entire setting change screen (control panel), it is possible to quickly change the function assignment.

  Further, in the present invention, a function that is now required can be assigned to a specific area instead of a function that is not required now. For this reason, even when the number of functions is large and cannot be assigned in advance to the specific area, it can be assigned to the specific area as necessary.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an operation surface that has one or more specific areas and is operated by an indicator, detection means for detecting an operation state on the operation surface by the indicator, and an operation surface by the indicator A determination unit for determining the operation content, a control unit for allocating a predetermined function to the specific area, and a main storage device storing in advance the first function at the time of initial setting and the second function after the change. And
The control unit assigns a first function to the specific area at the time of initial setting, and when the determination unit determines that a predetermined first operation by the indicator is performed on any specific area The second function is read by accessing the main storage device, and the first function at the time of initial setting assigned to the specific area is changed to the second function.

  In the second aspect, the function for the specific area can be changed without calling the menu setting screen. For this reason, the function can be changed more easily and quickly.

  In the above, the change from the first function to the second function is performed on another specific area different from the specific area where the first operation is performed.

  In the above means, it is possible to efficiently perform the function assignment changing operation for a plurality of specific areas at the same time.

  Alternatively, the change from the first function to the second function is performed on the same specific area as the specific area where the first operation is performed.

  In the above means, the specific area that gives a trigger for changing the function assignment (trigger) can be made the same as the specific area that is actually changed, so that the change operation can be performed quickly and reliably.

  In the above, the first function and the second function include a function supported by an OS that operates the control unit, and a function that can be executed in response to a request from a user via a predetermined operation key; It is preferable that the same thing is employ | adopted.

  In the above means, a function supported by the OS can be used, so that a predetermined function can be operated more reliably.

  Further, in the above, it is preferable that the second function after the change is automatically returned to the first function at the time of initial setting when a specific operation by the indicator is performed.

  In the above means, since the changed function is reset to the function at the time of initial setting, there is no need to call the entire screen for changing the setting (control panel) or the dedicated menu setting screen. For this reason, operativity can be improved.

  For example, the specific operation is provided in the vicinity of the operation surface, a tap operation at a position excluding the specific area on the operation surface, a tracking operation by sliding a finger at any position on the operation surface, and the operation surface. Button operation on a predetermined switch, timer control by determining whether the elapsed time from the last operation on the operation surface exceeds a predetermined set time, or operation on any key on the keyboard, A combination of key operations, simultaneous pressing of these keys, button operation on a specific switch provided on the keyboard, or encoder operation on a rotary switch.

  Since the specific operation is a general operation that is usually performed, the user can easily perform the reset operation.

  Further, it is preferable that the specific region is a corner portion on the operation surface or a peripheral portion of the operation surface.

  However, the specific region may be a specific location other than the corner portion or the peripheral portion of the operation surface.

  In the coordinate input device of the present invention, since a desired function can be assigned to a specific area (such as a corner) on the touchpad with a simple operation, operability can be improved.

  In addition, by performing a specific operation, the changed function is automatically returned to the initial function, so that the complicated work of returning to the original initial setting state after use can be eliminated. Can be improved.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the coordinate input device according to this embodiment. As shown in the figure, this coordinate input device is roughly composed of two devices, a coordinate detection device PD and a coordinate output device PC. The coordinate detection device PD is, for example, the touch pad described above, and the coordinate output device PC is, for example, a personal computer to which the touch pad is connected.

  First, each component of the coordinate detection device PD will be described, but before that, the mechanical configuration of the coordinate detection device PD will be briefly described. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the appearance of the coordinate detection device PD, which has a left button LB and a right button RB. In addition, a rectangular area indicated by reference sign SF represents an operation surface operated by a coordinate indicator (not shown in FIG. 2). Note that the coordinate indicator here is, for example, a finger of a user's hand or a pen, and in the following description, the coordinate indicator is described as a finger.

  The sensor substrate 1 shown in FIG. 1 has a plurality of horizontal wiring scanning lines (in the X-axis direction in FIG. 2) and vertical wiring scanning lines (in the Y-axis direction in FIG. 2) formed in a matrix. The current value flowing through each scanning line is changed by contacting the surface SF. More specifically, the coordinate detection device PD according to the present embodiment employs a method called a capacitive tablet, and is provided with matrix electrodes on the front and back surfaces of the electrostatic film, respectively. An electric field is formed by applying a pulse from one end. In this way, the capacitance of the contact portion is reduced by the finger touching the electrostatic film via the operation surface SF. Therefore, the change of the capacitance is converted into the change of the current value, and the position of the contact portion of the finger is changed. Detected. That is, the coordinate position of the contact portion is designated by the intersection of the horizontal scanning line and the vertical scanning line. Further, if it is detected that the finger is released after being touched, the above-described tap operation can be detected. Furthermore, an operation of sliding a finger on the operation surface SF can also be detected by calculating a change in the position of the contact portion. Note that the pad does not have to be a capacitance type, and may be a pressure-sensitive type, for example.

  Next, the horizontal scanning unit 2 is a circuit that performs horizontal scanning of the sensor substrate 1, and a large number of signal outputs are connected to the horizontal scanning lines of the sensor substrate 1. The vertical scanning unit 3 is a circuit that performs vertical scanning of the sensor substrate 1, and a large number of signal inputs are connected to the vertical scanning lines of the sensor substrate 1 to generate serial detection signals that indicate the scanning state of the finger. Let The serial detection signal includes a tap component generated when the finger is tapped on the operation surface SF of the sensor substrate 1 and a slide component generated when the finger is slid on the operation surface SF. Here, the tap component includes an address component indicating the position where the finger is in contact with the operation surface SF, and the slide component indicates from which position to which position the finger slides on the operation surface SF. The address component to represent is included.

  The control driving unit 4 drives the horizontal scanning unit 2 and the vertical scanning unit 3 by supplying scanning driving signals to the horizontal scanning unit 2 and the vertical scanning unit 3, respectively. An A / D (analog / digital) conversion unit 5 converts the serial detection signal generated by the vertical scanning unit 3 into a digital signal. The tap / slide component extraction unit 6 extracts the above-described tap component and slide component from the serial detection signal converted into a digital signal, separates them, and converts them into a three-dimensional coordinate value. Output together with tap component and slide component.

  The data processing unit 7 determines whether or not the tap operation has been performed based on the three-dimensional coordinate value sent from the tap / slide component extraction unit 6, and removes noise from the slide component, and the X axis / Y The change in the position of the finger in the two-dimensional coordinates of the operation surface SF composed of the axes is corrected to a smooth straight line or curve. The interface unit 8 is a circuit for exchanging data with the coordinate output device PC. Based on the information sent from the data processing unit 7, the interface unit 8 performs tap on / off information, the left button LB, and the absolute coordinate (X, Y) on the two-dimensional coordinates of the corrected operation surface SF. Each on / off information regarding the right button RB is added and sent to the output port 9 together with the tap component and the slide component.

  Next, each component of the coordinate output device PC will be described. First, the interface unit 10 is a circuit for exchanging data with the coordinate detection device PD, and receives each of the above-described information via the input port 11. If the coordinate output device PC is a personal computer, the interface unit 10 corresponds to a known serial port or mouse port.

  The determination unit 12 takes in the information sent from the coordinate detection device PD side from the interface unit 10 and analyzes it to determine whether or not a tap operation has been performed within a predetermined specific area, and to specify a finger on the operation surface SF. A determination process such as how much is slid in which direction is performed, and the determination result is reported to the control unit 15.

  The control unit (CPU) 15 should execute the first function assigned in advance to each specific area based on the information on the presence / absence of a tap in the specific area analyzed by the determination unit 12 and the determination result of the finger slide operation. Determine whether or not These pre-assigned first functions include a mail launch function, a browser activation function, and the like. Details of these first functions will be described later.

  The determination unit 12 notifies the control unit 15 that a preset program should be changed to another program as program application software to be executed by the control unit 15 at the time of initial setting. Do. That is, the determination unit 12 notifies the control unit 15 of a change when it is determined that the determination result is a tap operation in a predetermined specific area (specific area C in the following embodiment). On the other hand, if the determination result is not a tap operation within a predetermined specific area or a finger slide operation, the change notification to the control unit 15 is not performed.

  The control unit 15 is a circuit that controls each unit of the coordinate output device PC excluding the interface unit 10.

  The display unit 16 is a display device of a personal computer, for example, and displays various images such as a window and a cursor on the screen 16a in accordance with instructions from the control unit 15. A ROM (Read Only Memory) 17 stores an operation program of the control unit 15, the size of the operation surface SF itself defined by the format of the absolute coordinates (X, Y) described above, and the like. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 18 is a main storage device for reading data and programs from the auxiliary storage device 19 and temporarily storing them when the control unit 15 performs various processes. The auxiliary storage device 19 is composed of a hard disk for storing data and programs in the computer. The auxiliary storage device 19 stores an OS (operating system) and other various application programs, for example, various programs and data such as a mail program, a browser program, and a change program described later.

Next, the operation of the coordinate input device (first embodiment) will be described.
In the coordinate input device according to the first embodiment, a plurality of specific areas are set on the operation surface SF. Alternatively, the user may designate a plurality of specific areas on the operation surface SF in advance. A predetermined first function as will be described later is assigned in advance to each specific area. Here, the first function is, for example, a function for starting a mail program, a start function for starting a browser that accesses a Web server on the Internet, and the first function assigned to a specific area are changed. Functions to do so.

  Data information such as mail programs and browser programs for achieving these first functions, and initial setting values relating to how these programs are allocated to specific areas are stored in the auxiliary storage device 19. Has been. When the computer is turned on, these programs and data information are loaded from the auxiliary storage device 19 to the RAM (main storage device) 18. The control unit 15 assigns the first function at the time of initial setting to each specific area based on the data information immediately after the power is turned on.

  Normally, these mail program and browser program can be executed by clicking an icon displayed on the computer screen. Alternatively, it may be executed in response to an operation of a specific operation key on the keyboard. In this case, when the control unit 15 is notified that the specific operation key has been operated, the control unit 15 performs the operation. One of the programs corresponding to the key is called from the RAM 18 and executed. That is, the predetermined first function (the same applies to the second function) is a function that the OS supports as a keyboard event or the like, and is executed in response to a request from the user by pressing a predetermined operation key or the like. This is the same function as

  When a predetermined operation such as a tap operation is performed in any specific area on the operation surface SF, the control unit 15 reads the program assigned to the specific area from the RAM 18 and stores the program in the area where the tap operation is performed. The corresponding first function is executed. As this specific area, any area on the operation surface SF may be designated. As an example, a corner portion such as an upper left corner, an upper right corner, a lower right corner, and a lower left corner region of the operation surface SF, or a peripheral portion of the operation surface SF positioned between the corner portion and the corner portion can be considered. Hereinafter, the upper left corner of the operation surface SF will be described as a specific area A, the upper right corner as a specific area B, the lower right corner as a specific area C, and the lower left corner as a specific area D.

  In the coordinate input device shown in the first embodiment, in the initial setting state (default state), the function for starting the mail program in the specific area A is used to start the browser program in the specific area B. The activation function is assigned to the specific area C in the lower right corner, and a function for executing a program (function assignment changing means) for changing the first function assigned to each specific area is assigned. In the present embodiment, the specific area D in the lower left corner is not set, but some function may be assigned in advance. The mail program, the browser program, and the change program may be loaded into the RAM 18 when the power is turned on. When a predetermined operation such as a tap operation for prompting activation is performed, the auxiliary storage device 19 loads the RAM 18 into the RAM 18. It may be loaded.

  In the coordinate input device, when the specific area A is tapped in the initial setting state (default state), the information is transmitted from the determination unit 12 to the control unit 15. The control unit 15 accesses the RAM 18 and activates the mail program read into the RAM 18. When the e-mail program is activated, the user can receive e-mails and can send created e-mails. Similarly, when the specific region B is tapped, the control unit 15 accesses the RAM 18 and activates the browser program read in the RAM 18. As a result, the browser starts up and can connect to a Web server on the Internet. Therefore, the user can easily use mail and the Internet.

  On the other hand, when the specific area C is tapped (first operation), a change notification is sent from the determination unit 12 to the control unit 15. Then, the control unit 15 accesses the RAM 18 and activates the change program. When the change program is started, a menu selection screen 20 as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display unit 16, for example.

  The menu selection screen 20 shown in FIG. 3 includes, as an example of a change program, a player operation function for performing the first function of the specific areas A and B, such as playing CD, DVD, or file format audio data or video data. Shows the case. In the top row 21 of the menu selection screen 20, there is an item “forward / return” for starting playback from an arbitrary mark position on the data, and in the second row 22 “fast forward / rewind” for changing the playback speed and direction. The item “volume” for adjusting the volume is displayed in the third row 23, respectively. The menu selection screen 20 may be for executing a function other than the player operation function.

  The items displayed on the menu selection screen 20 can be assigned to the specific area A and the specific area B as the second function after the change. The user moves the cursor 31 over a desired item on the menu selection screen 20 by performing a predetermined selection operation, that is, by sliding a finger on the operation surface SF, and performs a tap operation at that position. Thus, the desired second function can be selected. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 3, the item of the third stage 23 is selected, and the functions of the specific area A and the specific area B are the functions set at the time of initial setting (“mail start function” and “browser start function” )) Is temporarily changed to a new second function “volume” control function. When the selection operation is completed, the menu selection screen 20 is closed.

  For example, when a tap operation is performed on the specific area A during reproduction of audio data or moving image data in a CD, DVD, or file format, the volume (audio output) is gradually increased in proportion to the number of tap operations. When the tap operation is performed on the specific area B, the volume (voice output) can be gradually decreased in proportion to the number of tap operations.

  In addition, when the item of “fast forward / rewind” in the second stage 22 is selected on the menu selection screen 20, when the tap operation is performed on the specific area A, the playback speed of the audio or video is increased. Playback that is accelerated in the direction (fast-forward) is performed, and when a tap operation is performed once on the specific area B, the playback is started from a position that has returned in the reverse direction by one step from the current playback position (rewinding). Regeneration).

  On the other hand, in order to return the specific areas A and B to the first function at the time of initial setting, for example, when it is detected that a specific operation (second operation) is performed, the current setting after the change is changed. Canceled. That is, when it is detected that the user has performed a specific operation (second operation), the specific areas A and B are reset to the first function at the time of initial setting by using the operation as a trigger (trigger). The

  Here, the specific operation (second operation) is, for example, a tap operation at a position other than the specific areas A and B on the operation surface SF, or a finger sliding at any position on the operation surface SF. Tracking operation by a button, a click operation (button operation) on a predetermined switch provided in the vicinity of the operation surface SF such as the left button LB or the right button RB, an operation of any key on the keyboard, a combination of the key operations, or a plurality Timer control by determining whether or not the time elapsed since the last time the keys were simultaneously pressed or the operation on the operation surface SF exceeded a predetermined set time, and further provided in the vicinity of the keyboard or touchpad A button operation on the switch and an encoder operation on the rotary switch can be considered.

  The resetting of the specific areas A and B is performed based on a change notification made to the control unit 15 when the above-described determination unit 12 detects the specific operation. Receiving the change notification, the control unit 15 changes the function of the specific area A to the mail activation function at the initial setting, and changes the function of the specific area B to the browser activation function.

  As described above, in the present invention, by simply performing a tap operation (first operation) on the specific area C, the change program for function change is started and the menu selection screen 20 is displayed, and the functions of the specific areas A and B are changed. It can be easily changed to the second function selected by the user from the plurality of functions. Moreover, the reset operation for returning the second functions of the specific areas A and B after the change back to the first function at the time of initial setting is performed as described above (specific operation (second operation)). Can only be done automatically. Therefore, there is no need to open the menu selection screen 20 or the entire setting change screen (control panel) to return to the initial setting state, and the user can be freed from complicated operations.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily and quickly change the function assignment to the specific area and cancel (reset) the function, so that the operability can be improved.

  In addition, the change to the second function for the specific area may be the second embodiment as described below.

  In the second embodiment, programs related to the first function and the second function at the time of initial setting are stored in the auxiliary storage device 19, and in the initial setting state immediately after the normal power-on, the first function is stored. A program related to the function is loaded in the RAM 18. Here, the first function is a mail program start function set in the specific area A in the above example, and is a browser start function set in the specific area B. It is not something that can be done. In the above example, the second function is, for example, a “forward / return” function, but is not limited to this, and is a “fast forward / rewind” function or a “volume” control function. Or other functions.

  When the specific area C is tapped (first operation) and a change notification is reported from the determination unit 12 to the control unit 15, the control unit 15 accesses the auxiliary storage device 19 to program the second function. Is loaded into the RAM 18.

  Then, for example, the functions of the specific areas A and B are changed from the first function at the initial setting to the “forward / return” function which is the second function. In other words, in the second embodiment, the assignment to the first function can be changed directly without using the menu selection screen 20. In this way, each time a change is made to the first function, the menu selection screen 20 is not displayed on the display unit 16 every time, and the user does not have to select a function. Changes can be made. Therefore, operability can be improved.

  Each time the specific area C is tapped (first operation), the second functions of the specific areas A and B are “forward / return” function → “fast forward / rewind” function → “volume” control function. You may make it switch in order. Further, the function information designated in the specific area may be displayed on the display unit 16. In this way, the range of function selection can be widened, the function can be switched quickly, and the operability can be further improved.

  The reset from the second function to the first function is automatically executed when a predetermined second operation is performed by a specific key operation or the like as described above, and triggered by timer control or the like. Those are preferred.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the case where the allocation of the functions to the specific areas A and B can be changed by performing a tap operation (first operation) on the specific area C has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a tap operation (first operation) is performed on the specific area D, the function assignment to only the specific area A may be changed, or the function assignment to the two specific areas A and B may be performed. Can be changed. Alternatively, when a tap operation (first operation) is performed on the specific area D, it may be possible to change the assignment of functions to the pairs in the specific areas A, B, and C.

  Further, the time for placing the finger on the specific area where the function is to be changed is measured, and when this time exceeds a predetermined time, the function of the specific area is changed, or the function selection menu selection screen 20 is displayed. It may be performed. Therefore, what is necessary is just to have at least 1 or more specific area | regions.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the coordinate input device according to this embodiment. A plan view showing the appearance of the coordinate detection device PD; The figure which shows an example of the menu selection screen displayed on a display part,

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Sensor board 2 Horizontal direction scanning part 3 Vertical direction scanning part 4 Control drive part 5 A / D conversion part 6 Tap / slide component extraction part 7 Data processing part 8, 10 Interface part 9 Output port 11 Input port 12 Discriminating part 15 Control Unit 16 Display unit 16a Screen 17 ROM
18 RAM
19 Auxiliary storage device 20 Menu selection screen 31 Cursor A, B, C, D Specific area LB Left button PC Coordinate output device PD Coordinate detection device RB Right button SF Operation surface

Claims (8)

An operation surface having one or more specific areas and operated by an indicator, detection means for detecting an operation state on the operation surface by the indicator, and determination for determining an operation content on the operation surface by the indicator And a control unit that assigns a predetermined function to the specific area,
The control unit assigns a predetermined first function to the specific area at the time of initial setting, and the determination unit determines that a predetermined first operation by the indicator is performed on any of the specific areas A menu selection screen for displaying a second function different from the first function in the specific area, and the first function at the time of initial setting assigned to the specific area is based on the menu selection screen. The coordinate input device is characterized in that the second function is changed to the selected second function. An operation surface having one or more specific areas and operated by an indicator, detection means for detecting an operation state on the operation surface by the indicator, and determination for determining an operation content on the operation surface by the indicator A control unit that assigns a predetermined function to the specific area, and a main storage device that stores in advance the first function at the time of initial setting and the second function after the change,
The control unit assigns a first function to the specific area at the time of initial setting, and when the determination unit determines that a predetermined first operation by the indicator is performed on any specific area The coordinate input device is characterized in that the second function is read by accessing the main storage device, and the first function at the time of initial setting assigned to the specific area is changed to the second function.   The coordinate input device according to claim 1, wherein the change from the first function to the second function is performed on another specific area different from the specific area on which the first operation is performed.   The coordinate input device according to claim 1, wherein the change from the first function to the second function is performed on the same specific area as the specific area where the first operation is performed.   The first function and the second function include functions supported by the OS that operates the control unit, and are the same functions that can be executed in response to a request from the user via a predetermined operation key. The coordinate input device according to claim 1.   The second function after the change is automatically returned to the first function at the time of initial setting when a specific second operation is performed by the indicator. Coordinate input device.   The second operation includes a tap operation at a position excluding the specific area to which the second function is assigned on the operation surface, a tracking operation by sliding a finger at any position on the operation surface, Button operation on a predetermined switch provided in the vicinity of the operation surface, timer control by determining whether the elapsed time from the last operation on the operation surface exceeds a predetermined setting time, or on the keyboard The operation of any key, a combination of the key operations or simultaneous pressing of the plurality of keys, a button operation for a specific switch provided on the keyboard, or an encoder operation for a rotary switch. Coordinate input device.   The coordinate input device according to claim 1, wherein the specific region is a corner portion on the operation surface or a peripheral portion of the operation surface.

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