JP2015011771A - Handling device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a handling device which allows for enhancement of the operability.SOLUTION: As shown on Fig. 1(b), a handling device 1 is configured to include first through fifth electrodes 11-15 for detecting the operation, and a determination unit 17 for determining that an operation across a plurality of detection electrodes (operation across first through fifth electrodes 11-15) has been performed based on the output signals from the first through fifth electrodes 11-15, i.e., the capacitances C-C, and then outputting a control signal S for making an electrically connected electronic apparatus perform a predetermined function.

Description

  The present invention relates to an operating device.

  As a conventional technique, a display device for a hybrid vehicle that includes a display screen on which an image is displayed and a plurality of operation buttons that are arranged adjacent to the display screen and to which various functions are assigned is known ( For example, see Patent Document 1.)

  On the display screen of the display device of the hybrid vehicle, a switch menu area indicating functions assigned to the operation buttons is displayed for each displayed screen.

JP 2000-177501 A

  In recent years, like a display device of a conventional hybrid vehicle, a plurality of switches other than the display device are arranged on an instrument panel of a vehicle on which the display device is arranged. The operator needs to search for a switch for executing a desired function from a plurality of switches, and the operability is not good.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an operating device that can improve operability.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of detection electrodes for detecting an operation and an electrical connection after determining that an operation over the plurality of detection electrodes has been performed based on output signals output from the plurality of detection electrodes. An operation device is provided that includes a determination unit that outputs a control signal that causes an electronic device to execute a predetermined function.

  According to the present invention, operability can be improved.

FIG. 1A is a schematic view of the inside of a vehicle in which the operating device according to the first embodiment is arranged, FIG. 1B is a block diagram of the operating device, and FIG. It is the schematic for demonstrating the connection of the operating device and electronic device via Local Area Network. 2A and 2B are schematic diagrams for explaining the operation of the operating device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart relating to the operation of the controller device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an operating device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart relating to the operation of the controller device according to the second embodiment.

(Summary of embodiment)
The operating device according to the embodiment is electrically connected after determining that the operation over the plurality of detection electrodes has been performed based on the plurality of detection electrodes for detecting the operation and the output signals output from the plurality of detection electrodes. And a determination unit that outputs a control signal for causing the electronic device to execute a predetermined function.

  In this operation device, an operator performs an operation over a plurality of detection electrodes, which is different from a touch operation or a tracing operation, so that functions other than the functions assigned to the touch operation or the tracing operation can be performed on the electronic device to be operated. Can be executed. Therefore, the operating device can intuitively operate and execute functions other than the functions assigned to the touch operation and the tracing operation, and can improve the operability.

[First embodiment]
(Configuration of operating device 1)
FIG. 1A is a schematic view of the inside of a vehicle in which the operating device according to the first embodiment is arranged, FIG. 1B is a block diagram of the operating device, and FIG. It is the schematic for demonstrating the connection of the operating device and electronic device via. 2A and 2B are schematic diagrams for explaining the operation of the operating device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2A shows a state before an operation over a plurality of detection electrodes described later, and FIG. 2B shows a state after the operation is performed, with the display device 3 on the left side of the paper and the display device 3 on the right side. An operating device 1 is shown. Note that, in each drawing according to the embodiment described below, the ratio between figures may be different from the actual ratio.

As an example, the operating device 1 is configured to enable operation of an electronic device mounted on the vehicle 5. As shown in FIG. 1A, a display device 3 for displaying an image is arranged on the instrument panel 50 located between the driver seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle 5. The display device 3 is configured to function as a display unit of an electronic device mounted on the vehicle 5. Therefore, the display device 3 is schematically configured to display an image based on _a display control signal Sa output from an electronic device electrically connected to the vehicle LAN 55 described later.

  As shown in FIG. 1C, the operating device 1 is electrically connected to electronic devices such as a navigation device 6, an audio device 7, and an air conditioner 8 via a vehicle LAN 55. The connection between the operation device 1 and the electronic device is not limited to the vehicle LAN 55, and the operation device 1 and the electronic device may be directly electrically connected, or the operation device 1 and the electronic device are connected wirelessly. May be.

  The operating device 1 according to the present embodiment is, for example, an electrostatic that detects a change in capacitance that is inversely proportional to the distance between the electrode and the detection target due to the detection target approaching or contacting the operation surface 10. This is a capacitive sensor.

  As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the operating device 1 is formed as a design on the operating surface 10 on the first electrode 11 and has a triangular first mark whose apex is directed downward in the drawing. 101 and a second mark 102 having a triangular shape formed on the operation surface 10 on the fifth electrode 15 and having a vertex facing the paper surface. The first mark 101 indicates an operation direction in which a settable numerical value or the like decreases, for example. For example, the second mark 102 indicates an operation direction in which the numerical value or the like increases.

As shown in FIG. 1B, the operating device 1 includes a first electrode 11 to a fifth electrode 15 as a plurality of detection electrodes for detecting an operation, and a first electrode 11 to a fifth electrode 15. after operation over a plurality of detection electrodes (operation over a first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15) is determined to have been made on the basis of the electrostatic capacitance C _{1 ~} capacitance C ₅ is an output output signal And a determination unit 17 that outputs a control signal S for causing the electrically connected electronic device to execute a predetermined function.

The capacitances C ₁ to C ₅ are, for example, voltage values or current values based on the capacitance generated between the operator and the electrode.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the operation over the plurality of detection electrodes is an operation of simultaneously covering the operation surface 10 with a hand or a finger, that is, above the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 with a hand or a finger. It is an operation to cover at the same time. Note that this covering operation requires that the hand or finger always touch the operation surface 10 on the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15, that is, the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 all The finger need not be detected. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the operation across the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 and the operation covering the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 are performed simultaneously. In addition, as will be described later, even if an operation performed during the period for reading out the capacitances C ₁ to C ₅ is close to or touches the operation surface 10 due to a time difference, it is detected during one cycle. In the case of failure, the operations are performed at the same time.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1B, the controller device 1 includes a multiplexer 16 that electrically connects the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 and the determination unit 17. The operation device 1, when the determination unit 17 includes a processing configuration capable capacitance C _{1 ~} capacitance C ₅ of the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 to be directly input The multiplexer 16 may not be provided.

(Configuration of first electrode 11 to fifth electrode 15)
The first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 are arranged in a line in the order of the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 from the lower side to the upper side in FIG. The distance between the electrodes is constant. In addition, the number of electrodes is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary according to the use of the controller device 1. Further, the arrangement of the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 is not limited to a single row, and is arbitrary as long as it fits in a region that can be covered with a hand, for example, arranged along the circumference, It may be arranged along a rectangular side.

  The first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 have a rectangular shape. Further, the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 are disposed below the operation surface 10. Further, the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 are electrically connected to the multiplexer 16 through a wiring or the like. In addition, the shape of the 1st electrode 11-the 5th electrode 15 is not limited to a rectangular shape, It is arbitrary according to a use.

  As an example, the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 are formed on a thermoplastic resin film by printing. Specifically, the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 are formed using, for example, a conductive polymer ink such as polyacetylene and polythiophene containing a conductive metal. For example, the conductive metal is silver. In addition, the formation method of the 1st electrode 11-the 5th electrode 15 is not limited to printing, It is arbitrary according to a use.

  As an example, the operating device 1 is provided with a protective film on the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 that protects the electrodes and has a design printed thereon. The operation surface 10 is the surface of the protective film on the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15. The first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 may be formed on a printed wiring board, for example.

  On the operation surface 10, as shown in FIG. 1B, a number line that becomes a coordinate axis (x axis) is set along the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15. This coordinate axis is set to represent the position where the operation is detected as a coordinate value on the coordinate axis.

  This coordinate value is 0 at the center in the direction along the x-axis of the first electrode 11 on the paper surface of FIG. The center of the second electrode 12 in the direction along the x-axis is 100. The direction along the x-axis of the third electrode 13 is 200. The center of the direction along the x-axis of the fourth electrode 14 is 300. The center of the direction along the x-axis of the fifth electrode 15 is 400. In addition, this coordinate value is not limited to the above-mentioned example, but is arbitrary according to a use.

  The 1st electrode 11-the 5th electrode 15 are arrange | positioned at the steering 51 of the vehicle 5, as shown to Fig.1 (a). The steering 51 includes a rim portion 51a having a ring shape, and a central portion 51b that is disposed at the center of the rim portion 51a and supports the rim portion 51a. The steering 51 includes a first grip 511 that is an opening provided between the center 51b so that the rim 51a can be gripped by the operator's right hand, and a center that can grip the rim 51a by the left hand. 51b, and a second grip part 512 that is an opening provided between the first and second parts 51b.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1A, the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 are provided at the center where the operator can hold the first grip portion 511 and operate with the thumb extended. Arranged in the part 51b. Note that the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 may be disposed in the central portion 51b that can be operated with the thumb of the left hand holding the second grip portion 512 extended.

(Configuration of multiplexer 16)
The multiplexer 16 switches the electrical connection between the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 and the determination unit 17. That is, the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 are electrically connected to the determination unit 17 through the multiplexer 16 in the order of the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15.

  As an example, the connection switching time is constant according to a clock signal to be described later, and the time interval required for switching the connection in the order of the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 is one cycle. In the following, it is assumed that the operations detected during one cycle are operated simultaneously even if there is actually a time difference between the cycles and the operation surface 10 is touched.

(Configuration of determination unit 17)
The determination unit 17 is, for example, a microcomputer including a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that performs operations, processing, and the like on acquired data according to a stored program, a memory 18 that is a semiconductor memory, and the like.

  For example, the memory 18 stores a detection threshold value 181 and an electrode number threshold value 182 and is used as a storage area for temporarily storing a calculation result and the like. For example, the acquired capacitance value is stored in the memory 18.

As an example, the determination unit 17 includes means for generating a clock signal therein, and the multiplexer 16 is controlled based on the clock signal, and the capacitance C _{1 of} the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15. reading of ~ capacitance C _5, is configured to perform i.e. the scan of the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15.

Determining unit 17, as shown in FIG. 1 (b), and a first electrode 11 so as to read the electrostatic capacitance C _1. Similarly, the determination unit 17 is configured to read the electrostatic capacitance C _{2 ~} capacitance C ₅ of way, the second electrode 12 to the fifth electrode 15 shown in FIG. 1 (b). The capacitances C ₁ to C ₅ are values that increase as the hand or finger that is the detection target approaches the operation surface 10, for example. Note that the output signal input to the determination unit 17 is not limited to the voltage value or the current value based on the capacitance, and may be a digital signal indicating whether or not the detection target is detected as an example. In this case, for example, the determination unit 17 is configured to measure the number of electrodes in which the detection target is detected based on a digital signal acquired from the electrodes, and to compare with the electrode number threshold value 182.

As shown in FIG. 1B, the detection threshold value 181 is a threshold value to be compared with the acquired capacitance C _k . In the present embodiment, k is an integer of 1 to 5, since the number of electrodes is 5. The determination unit 17 compares the capacitance C _k with the detection threshold value 181. When the capacitance C _k is large, the electrode that outputs the capacitance C _k detects the detection target, that is, It is determined that an operation has been performed on the operation surface 10 above the electrodes.

Here, as an example, the determination unit 17 is configured to calculate the coordinate where the operation is performed by obtaining a weighted average based on the acquired capacitance C ₁ to capacitance C ₅ for one cycle. ing.

Specifically, the coordinates at which the operation is detected are obtained by multiplying the coordinate value (0, 100, 200, 300, 400) of each electrode by the capacitance obtained from the electrode corresponding to this coordinate value. The sum is divided by the sum of the capacitances C ₁ to C ₅ . Note that the calculation of the coordinates at which the operation is detected is not limited to the above.

The number-of-electrodes threshold value 182 is a threshold value that is compared with the number of electrodes for which operation has been detected during one cycle. The determination unit 17 compares the capacitances C ₁ to C ₅ acquired from the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 with the detection threshold value 181, and measures the number of electrodes for which an operation has been detected. In addition, the number of electrodes and the electrode number threshold value 182 are compared.

  The determination unit 17 is schematically configured to determine a covering operation based on the number of electrodes for which the operation has been detected. Specifically, when the number of measured electrodes is larger than the electrode number threshold value 182, the determination unit 17 performs an operation over the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15, that is, the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode. It is determined that an operation for simultaneously covering the electrodes 15 has been performed.

  This electrode number threshold value 182 is a majority of the total number of electrodes, for example, three. The number-of-electrodes threshold value 182 is not limited to this, and may be 5 which is the total number of electrodes as an example. In the following, a case where the covering operation is performed by hand will be described, but it may be performed by a finger.

  When the determination unit 17 determines that an operation for simultaneously covering the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 has been performed, the determination unit 17 outputs a control signal S for controlling the electronic device to execute a predetermined function. It is configured.

  The function predetermined for the electronic device is, for example, a function for executing the screen erase of the display image of the display unit (display device 3) of the electronic device. Specifically, the function for executing the screen erase of the display image is, for example, a function for executing the erase of the display image on the display unit of the electronic device or a function for hiding the display screen 30 of the display device 3. . The non-display means that the display image 31 displayed on the display value screen 30 is erased so that nothing is displayed on the display screen 30, or the display device 3 is turned off to display the display screen. 30 so that nothing is displayed. Further, “nothing is displayed on the display screen 30” includes a state in which a recognizable image such as a character or an icon is not displayed, that is, a state in which a monochromatic image is displayed on the display screen 30 as a whole.

Here, FIG. 2A shows a state where a display image 31 indicating the current set temperature of the air conditioner 8 is displayed on the display screen 30 as an example. When the operator performs an operation of covering the operation surface 10 with the hand 9 as shown on the right side of the sheet of FIG. 2B and the operation device 1 determines that the operation for covering is performed, a control signal S is sent from the operation device 1. Is output. On the basis of the control signal S acquired via the vehicle LAN 55, the air conditioner 8 deletes the displayed set temperature or the like, that is, does not display it, as shown on the left side of FIG. 2B. _a is generated and output. Display device 3, the display control signals _{S a,} obtained via the vehicle LAN 55, to erase the displayed image 31 shown in the left side of FIG. 2 (a).

  As a modification, the function predetermined for the electronic device may be a function for displaying a basic screen, a setting screen, or the like of the electronic device electrically connected to the controller device 1 as an example, or a sound It may be a function of muting, that is, muting.

The determination unit 17 reads the capacitances C ₁ to C ₅ in one cycle scan, that is, in the order of the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15, and then operates information based on the comparison result. D is generated. This operation information D includes, for example, coordinate values obtained by weighted averaging.

  Here, as an example, when the album name of the audio device 7 is scrollable, the electronic device connected to the operation device 1 is displayed on the display screen 30 when the operator performs a tracing operation in the direction of arrow A. Scrolling upward so that the album name below the menu is displayed, and scrolling in the direction of arrow B will scroll downward. Further, as an example, when the electronic device is in a state in which a set value such as the set temperature of the air conditioner 8 can be changed, the operator makes the operation surface 10 on the paper surface of FIGS. When the tracing operation is performed in the direction of arrow A, the numerical value of the set value increases, and when the tracing operation is performed in the direction of arrow B, which is the downward direction of the paper, the numerical value decreases. Further, when the operator performs a touch operation near the first mark 101 or the second mark 102, for example, the operation is performed near the first mark 101, and at least the first electrode 11 detects the operation. For example, if the set value is decreased by a predetermined amount and operated near the second mark 102 and at least the fifth electrode 15 detects an operation, the set value is increased by the determined amount. The operations of these electronic devices are performed based on the operation information D acquired from the operation device 1 by the electronic device.

  Below, operation | movement of the operating device 1 which concerns on this Embodiment is demonstrated according to the flowchart of FIG. Below, the detection target object which performs operation which covers the 1st electrode 11-the 5th electrode 15 simultaneously shall be described as the hand 9. FIG.

(Operation)
First, after the vehicle 5 is powered on, the determination unit 17 of the controller device 1 starts from the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 via the multiplexer 16 based on the cycle, and starts from the capacitance C ₁ to static. It reads the capacitance _{C 5} (S1).

Next, the determination unit 17 compares the capacitances C ₁ to C ₅ with the detection threshold value 181 to determine whether or not a hand has been detected. When there is an electrode that detects a hand (S2: Yes), the determination unit 17 further measures the number of electrodes that detect a hand.

  The determination unit 17 compares the number of electrodes in which the hand has been detected with the electrode number threshold value 182, and if the number of electrodes in which the hand has been detected is greater than the electrode number threshold value 182 (S3: Yes), FIG. As shown in (b), it is determined that an operation for simultaneously covering the operation surface 10 with the operator's hand 9 has been performed, and a control signal S for causing the electronic device to execute a predetermined function is transmitted via the vehicle LAN 55. Output (S4). The determination unit 17 ends the process for one cycle and starts reading the capacitance of the next cycle.

When the electronic device acquires the control signal S, the electronic device generates _a display control signal Sa that hides the set temperature of the display image 31 shown in FIG. 2A and outputs the display control signal Sa to the display device 3 via the vehicle LAN 55. . Display device 3 acquires the display control signal S _a, erases the display image 31 shown in FIG. 2 (a), as shown in FIG. 2 (b), to hide the display screen 30.

  Here, in Step 2, when there is no electrode for which a hand has been detected (S2: No), the determination unit 17 ends the processing for one cycle and starts reading the capacitance of the next cycle.

  In Step 3, when the number of electrodes that have detected the hand is equal to or less than the electrode number threshold value 182 (S3: No), the determination unit 17 generates operation information D based on the electrode that has detected the hand, and the vehicle The data is output to the electronic device via the LAN 55 (S5).

(Effects of the first embodiment)
The operating device 1 according to the present embodiment can improve operability. Specifically, the controller device 1 allows the operator to perform an operation over the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15, that is, an operation for simultaneously covering the operation surface 10, which is different from the touch operation or the tracing operation. It is possible to cause the electronic device to be operated to execute a function other than the functions assigned to the touch operation and the tracing operation. Therefore, the controller device 1 can intuitively operate and execute functions other than the functions assigned to the touch operation and the tracing operation, and can improve the operability.

  Since the controller device 1 can execute a predetermined function for the operation target by the covering operation, it is not necessary to provide a switch for the function, and the cost can be reduced.

[Second Embodiment]
The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the detection threshold value is switched based on the total capacitance.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an operating device according to the second embodiment. In the following embodiments, parts having the same functions and configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and description thereof is omitted.

  The determination unit 17a of the controller device 1a according to the present embodiment is schematically configured to determine an operation to cover based on the total sum of capacitances that are output signals. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the determination unit 17a includes a first detection threshold value 185 as a first threshold value to be compared with the capacitance, and a second value to be compared with the total sum of the capacitance. A total threshold value 186 as a threshold value and a second detection threshold value 187 as a third threshold value having a value smaller than the first detection threshold value 185 are stored in the memory 18. Yes.

  When the total capacitance is larger than the total threshold value 186, the determination unit 17a switches the first detection threshold value 185 to the second detection threshold value 187 and compares it with the capacitance to determine the operation. It is schematically configured to perform.

  The determination unit 17 a further stores an electrode number threshold value 188 in the memory 18.

  Below, operation | movement of the operating device 1a which concerns on this Embodiment is demonstrated according to the flowchart of FIG.

(Operation)
First, after the vehicle 5 is powered on, the determination unit 17a of the controller device 1a starts from the first electrode 11 to the fifth electrode 15 via the multiplexer 16 based on the cycle, and the capacitances C ₁ to C It reads the capacitance _{C 5} (S10).

Next, the determination unit 17 a calculates the sum of the capacitances C ₁ to C ₅ and compares the sum with the sum threshold 186. When the sum is larger than the total threshold value 186 (S11: Yes), the determination unit 17a switches the threshold value to the detection threshold value 187, which is lower than the first detection threshold value 185 ( S12).

Next, the determination unit 17a compares the capacitances C ₁ to C ₅ with the second detection threshold value 187 (S13). The determination unit 17a measures the number of electrodes of which the hand has been detected based on the comparison result.

  Next, the determination unit 17a compares the number of electrodes in which the hand has been detected with the electrode number threshold value 188, and if the number of electrodes in which the hand has been detected is greater than the electrode number threshold value 188 (S14: Yes). As shown in FIG. 2 (b), it is determined that an operation of simultaneously covering the operation surface 10 by the operator's hand 9 has been performed, and a control signal S for causing the electronic device to execute a predetermined function is transmitted to the vehicle LAN 55. (S15). The determination unit 17a ends the process for one cycle and starts reading the capacitance of the next cycle.

When the electronic device acquires the control signal S, the electronic device generates _a display control signal Sa that hides the set temperature of the display image 31 shown in FIG. 2A and outputs the display control signal Sa to the display device 3 via the vehicle LAN 55. . Display device 3 acquires the display control signal S _a, erases the display image 31 shown in FIG. 2 (a), as shown in FIG. 2 (b), to hide the display screen 30.

Here, in step 11, when the sum of the capacitances C ₁ to C ₅ is equal to or less than the total threshold value 186 (S 11: No), the determination unit 17 a determines the capacitance C ₁ to the capacitance. compared to C _5, a first detection threshold 185, the. As a result of the comparison, if there is an electrode that detects the hand (S16: Yes), the determination unit 17a generates operation information D based on the electrode that detects the hand, and outputs the operation information D to the electronic device via the vehicle LAN 55 (S17). ).

In step 14, the determination unit 17 a determines the number of electrodes and the number of electrodes that have detected the hand obtained by comparing the capacitances C ₁ to C ₅ with the second detection threshold value 187. The threshold value 188 is compared, and if the number of electrodes with a hand detected is less than or equal to the electrode number threshold value 188 (S14: Yes), operation information D is generated based on the electrode with the hand detected, and the vehicle LAN 55 is Through the electronic device (S17).

(Effect of the second embodiment)
Since the controller device 1a according to the present embodiment can be switched to the second detection threshold value 187 having a value smaller than the first detection threshold value 185 based on the total capacitance, the detection threshold is set. It is possible to determine an operation for covering more accurately than that in which values are not switched.

  Specifically, when the operator performs an operation to cover the operation surface 10, depending on the shape of the hand at the time of the covering operation, the distance to the electrode increases, and the number of electrodes that do not detect the hand increases. It may not be judged. However, the determination unit 17 of the controller device 1 according to the present embodiment sets the first detection threshold value 185 used for detection determination based on the total capacitance, as a second detection value smaller than this. Since it is possible to switch to the threshold value 187, a hand that has not been detected by the first detection threshold value 185 can be detected by the second detection threshold value 187. Can do.

  The determination unit 17a described above has a configuration in which the detection threshold value is switched based on the total capacitance. However, as a modified example, a configuration may be used in which an operation for covering is determined based on the total capacitance. .

  As mentioned above, although some embodiment and modification of this invention were demonstrated, these embodiment and modification are only examples, and do not limit the invention based on a claim. These novel embodiments and modifications can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, changes, and the like can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, not all combinations of features described in these embodiments and modifications are necessarily essential to the means for solving the problems of the invention. Furthermore, these embodiments and modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 1a ... Operation apparatus 3 ... Display apparatus 5 ... Vehicle 6 ... Navigation apparatus 7 ... Audio apparatus 8 ... Air conditioner 9 ... Hand 10 ... Operation surface 11-15 ... 1st electrode-5th electrode 16 ... Multiplexer 17, 17a ... Determination unit 18 ... Memory 30 ... Display screen 31 ... Display image 50 ... Instrument panel 51 ... Steering 51a ... Rim part 51b ... Central part 55 ... Vehicle LAN
101 ... first mark 102 ... second mark 181 ... detection threshold value 182 ... electrode number threshold value 185 ... first detection threshold value 186 ... total threshold value 187 ... electrode number threshold value 188 ... first 2 detection threshold values 511 ... 1st gripping part 512 ... 2nd gripping part

Claims (6)

A plurality of detection electrodes for detecting an operation;
After determining that the operation over the plurality of detection electrodes has been performed based on the output signals output from the plurality of detection electrodes, a control signal for causing the electrically connected electronic device to execute a predetermined function is output. A determination unit to perform,
The operating device with. The determination unit determines an operation over the plurality of detection electrodes based on the number of detection electrodes that have detected the operation.
The operating device according to claim 1. The determination unit determines an operation over the plurality of detection electrodes based on a sum of the output signals.
The operating device according to claim 1. The determination unit has a first threshold value that is compared with the output signal, a second threshold value that is compared with the sum of the output signals, and a value that is smaller than the first threshold value. 3 thresholds,
If the sum of the output signals is greater than the second threshold value, the first threshold value is switched to the third threshold value and compared with the output signal to determine the operation;
The operating device according to claim 1 or 2. The plurality of detection electrodes are disposed in a vehicle steering,
The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The determination unit outputs the control signal that causes the display image of the display unit of the electronic device to be erased, which is the predetermined function.
The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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