JP2016218542A - Operation device and operation system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operation device and an operation system capable of operating a desired function which is not displayed on a display device by being placed on a touch pad or the like.SOLUTION: A post-installation switch device 1 mainly comprises an operation knob 13 and a conductive pattern 15 which is electrically connected to an electronic apparatus and disposed to face an operation surface of a touch pad detecting an operation performed on the operation surface by a conductor and which enables a predetermined function of the electronic apparatus to be operated by the operation knob 13 through detection of itself by the touch pad.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to an operating device and an operating system.

  As a conventional technique, a button unit that is operated by being directly contacted by an operator, a press leg unit that is in contact with a command button displayed on the operation panel of the touch panel device by operating the button unit, and an operation panel There is known an attachment including an attachment portion for attaching itself (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In this attachment, the pressing leg portion contacts the command button by the operation of the button portion. The control unit of the touch panel device executes a command based on the command button assuming that the command button is operated by this contact.

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  However, since the conventional attachment is arranged on an icon such as a command button displayed on the operation panel, only the command button displayed on the operation panel can be operated.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an operation device and an operation system that can operate a desired function that is not displayed on a display device by being placed on a touch pad or the like.

  One embodiment of the present invention is disposed so as to face an operation surface of an operation detection device that is electrically connected to an operation unit and an electronic device and detects an operation performed on the operation surface by a conductor. Provided is an operating device including a conductive pattern that is detected by a detecting device and allows a predetermined function of an electronic device to be operated by an operating unit.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to operate a desired function that is not displayed on the display device by being placed on a touch pad or the like.

FIG. 1A is a schematic view of the interior of a vehicle in which the retrofit switch device according to the first embodiment is arranged, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view showing an example of the retrofit switch device. . FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view of the retrofit switch device according to the first embodiment taken along line II (a) -II (a) shown in FIG. FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C are schematic diagrams illustrating an example of a conductive pattern. FIG. 3A is a schematic diagram showing a first modification of the retrofit switch device according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 3B is a schematic diagram showing a second modification of the retrofit switch device. FIG. 3C is a schematic diagram showing an example in which the retrofitting switch device is arranged on the display screen of the air conditioner. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a retrofit switch system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the retrofit switch system according to the second embodiment.

(Summary of embodiment)
The operation device according to the embodiment is disposed so as to face the operation surface of the operation detection device that is electrically connected to the operation unit and the electronic device and detects an operation performed on the operation surface by the conductor. Is detected by the operation detection device, and is schematically configured to include a conductive pattern that enables a predetermined function of the electronic device to be operated by the operation unit.

  In this operation device, since the conductive pattern is detected by an operation detection device such as a touch pad, the function assigned to the conductive pattern can be operated, so that the operator places the operation device on the touch pad or the like. Thus, a desired function that is not displayed on the display device can be operated.

[First embodiment]
(Overall configuration of the retrofit switch device 1)
FIG. 1A is a schematic view of the interior of a vehicle in which the retrofit switch device according to the first embodiment is arranged, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view showing an example of the retrofit switch device. . FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view of the retrofit switch device according to the first embodiment taken along line II (a) -II (a) shown in FIG. FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C are schematic diagrams illustrating an example of a conductive pattern. Note that, in each drawing according to the embodiment described below, the ratio between figures may be different from the actual ratio. In FIG. 4, main signals and information flows are indicated by arrows.

  The retrofit switch device 1 as an operation device is used by being placed on an operation surface of an operation detection device capable of detecting multi-touch such as a capacitive touch pad or a touch panel. Hereinafter, as an example, as shown in FIG. 1A, the retrofit switch device 1 is provided on the operation surface 30 of the touch pad 3 mounted on the floor console 90 extending between the driver seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle 9. It shall be placed and used.

  In the touch pad 3, for example, a plurality of detection electrodes arranged so as to be insulated and intersect with each other are disposed below the operation surface 30. The touch pad 3 detects an operation performed on the operation surface 30 and calculates the coordinates of the operation surface 30 on which the operation has been performed.

  The retrofit switch device 1 is opposed to the operation knob 13 as an operation unit and the operation surface 30 of the touch pad 3 that is electrically connected to an electronic device and detects an operation performed on the operation surface 30 by a conductor. And a conductive pattern 15 that allows a predetermined function of the electronic device to be operated by the operation knob 13 when it is detected by the touch pad 3.

  The operation unit is configured to be capable of a push operation, a slide operation, a rotation operation, or a tilt operation, for example. In the present embodiment, an operation knob 13 as an operation unit configured to be able to perform a push operation will be described. Note that the tilting operation indicates, for example, a cross direction operation or a two-dimensional operation such as joystick.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, the operation knob 13 is disposed in the through hole 110 of the main body 10 and moves to the main body 10 side by a push operation. The operation knob 13 is configured to return to the position before the push operation when the operation force is released.

  The touch pad 3 is configured to detect a tracing operation or a touch operation performed on the operation surface 30 in a state where the retrofit switch device 1 is placed.

(Configuration of the main body 10)
As an example, the main body 10 is formed in a cylindrical shape using a resin material such as acrylonitrile / butadiene / styrene (ABS).

  In the center of the upper surface 11 of the main body 10, as shown in FIG. 1B, a through hole 110 having a circular cross section penetrating from the upper surface 11 to the lower surface 12 is formed. An operation knob 13 is movably disposed in the through hole 110. A conductive pattern 15 is disposed on the lower surface 12 of the main body 10.

  In the through hole 110, for example, as shown in FIG. 2A, a recess 115 is formed facing the longitudinal direction.

(Configuration of operation knob 13)
For example, as shown in FIGS. 1B and 2A, the operation knob 13 is formed in a cylindrical shape using a resin material such as ABS.

  The operation knob 13 has a tip protruding from the main body 10 in an initial state where no push operation is performed. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 2A, the operation knob 13 includes one side surface and a convex portion 132 protruding in the radial direction from the side surface opposite to the one side surface. For example, as shown in FIG. 2A, the convex portion 132 is inserted into the concave portion 115 of the through hole 110 of the main body 10. A spring 18 is disposed between the convex portion 132 and the concave portion 115.

  Due to the elastic force of the spring 18, the convex portion 132 comes into contact with the upper portion of the concave portion 115 in the initial state where the push operation is not performed, and this contact prevents the operation knob 13 from being detached from the main body 10 and in the initial state. The operation knob 13 and the main body 10 are positioned.

  As an example, the spring 18 is a coil spring formed using a metal material such as iron or stainless steel or a resin material such as polycarbonate. The spring 18 applies an elastic force to the operation knob 13 in a direction in which the operation knob 13 protrudes from the main body 10.

  That is, the spring 18 generates a repulsive force in the push operation and also generates a return force for returning the operation knob 13 to the initial position after the push operation is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the operation knob 13 has a capacitance detected by the touch pad 3 by contact or approach to the operation surface 30 at an end portion 131 facing the operation surface 30 of the touch pad 3. A contact portion 14 as an electrostatic capacitance portion is disposed.

  As an example, the contact portion 14 is formed using a metal material, a conductive resin material, or the like having a capacitance that can be detected by the touch pad 3. The contact part 14 of this Embodiment is formed using the sponge-like metal material which has an electrostatic capacitance as an example.

  Note that when the operation knob 13 is conductive, the contact portion 14 only needs to generate electrostatic coupling between the touch pad 3 and the operator via the contact portion 14 and the operation knob 13. You may form with the member which has electroconductivity whose electrostatic capacity is so small that it is not detected.

  The contact portion 14 has a cylindrical shape in accordance with the shape of the operation knob 13. The contact portion 14 may be configured to be in direct contact with the operation surface 30, or may be configured to approach the operation surface 30 so that a cushion material such as silicon contacts the operation surface 30. May be. The contact portion 14 according to the present embodiment directly contacts the operation surface 30.

  The contact portion 14 contacts the operation surface 30 of the touch pad 3 by a push operation performed on the end surface 130 of the operation knob 13, and is detected by the touch pad 3 by this contact.

(Configuration of conductive pattern 15)
The conductive pattern 15 is disposed on the lower surface 12 of the main body 10. The conductive pattern 15 is formed by a detection unit 150 having a capacitance detected by the touch pad 3 and a non-detection unit 151 that is not detected.

  For example, the detection unit 150 is formed using a metal material having a capacitance, a conductive resin material, or the like. Moreover, the non-detection part 151 is formed using the resin material etc. which are not detected by the touchpad 3 by the contact with respect to the operation surface 30, and an approach as an example.

  For example, the detection unit 150 and the non-detection unit 151 may be configured to be substantially flush with each other and to be in contact with the operation surface 30 or may be configured to be in contact with at least one of them. When only one is in contact, it is preferable that the detection unit 150 is in contact with the operation surface 30. However, when the non-detection unit 151 is made of an adhesive material, the non-detection unit 151 is in contact with the operation surface 30. It becomes.

  For example, the electronic device operated by the touch pad 3 recognizes a pattern formed by a combination of the detection unit 150 detected by the touch pad 3 and the non-detection unit 151 that is not detected, and a function corresponding to the pattern is a retrofit switch. The apparatus 1 is configured to be operable. Note that the electronic device recognizes a different pattern depending on, for example, a difference in area.

  In addition, for example, the electronic device detects an object having a capacitance in a region surrounded by the conductive pattern 15, that is, detects a contact portion 14 of the operation knob 13, thereby detecting a predetermined relationship associated with the conductive pattern 15. Execute the function.

  Specifically, when the conductive pattern 15 of the retrofit switch device 1 is, for example, a pattern showing a function of increasing the set temperature of the air conditioner, the touch pad 3 outputs a signal corresponding to the detected conductive pattern 15. Output to the air conditioner, and the air conditioner determines that the retrofit switch device 1 is a switch device that raises the set temperature based on the input signal. Accordingly, in the air conditioner, when the operator performs a push operation on the operation knob 13 and the touch pad 3 detects the push operation of the operation knob 13, the set temperature is increased at a predetermined interval each time the push operation is performed. .

  Moreover, when the conductive pattern 15 of the retrofitting switch device 1 is a pattern showing a function of lowering the set temperature of the air conditioner as an example, the touch pad 3 outputs a signal corresponding to the detected conductive pattern 15 to the air conditioner. The air conditioner determines that the retrofit switch device 1 is a switch device that lowers the set temperature based on the input signal. Therefore, when the operator performs a push operation on the operation knob 13 and the touch pad 3 detects the push operation of the operation knob 13, the air conditioner lowers the set temperature at a predetermined interval each time the push operation is performed. .

  Furthermore, when the conductive pattern 15 of the retrofitting switch device 1 is a pattern indicating a function of operating a determination button displayed on the display device 5 by an electronic device such as a navigation device, for example, the touch pad 3 detects it. A signal corresponding to the conductive pattern 15 is output to the electronic device, and the electronic device determines that the retrofit switch device 1 is a switch device that presses the enter button based on the input signal. Accordingly, when the operator performs a push operation on the operation knob 13 and the touch pad 3 detects the push operation of the operation knob 13, the electronic device executes the function assigned to the determination button as the determination button is pressed. .

  The function that can be operated when the retrofitting switch device 1 is placed on the operation surface 30 is not limited to the above, and as an example, volume adjustment, setting value setting, list scrolling, page turning, purpose This includes setting the ground, operating the cursor, and entering characters. Further, the determination of the function corresponding to the conductive pattern 15 is not limited to the electronic device side, and the function may be determined on the touch pad 3 side.

  2B and 2C show an example of the conductive pattern 15. The conductive pattern 15 is formed in an annular shape, for example. In the conductive pattern 15 shown in FIG. 2B, the non-detecting portion 151 is arranged in a cross shape, and the detecting portion 150 is arranged therebetween.

  In the conductive pattern shown in FIG. 2C, the non-detecting part 151 is arranged linearly through the center, and the detecting part 150 is arranged therebetween. Note that as described above, the electronic device can operate different functions as different patterns if the area is different even in the same pattern as in FIGS. 2B and 2C.

  For example, when the conductive pattern 15 shown in FIG. 2 (b) is a pattern for increasing the set temperature described above and the conductive pattern 15 shown in FIG. 2 (c) is a pattern for reducing the set temperature, the pattern is shown in FIG. 2 (b). The retrofit switch device 1 having the conductive pattern 15 and the retrofit switch device 1 having the conductive pattern 15 shown in FIG. 2C are placed on the operation surface 30 of the touch pad 3, and the operator The set temperature of the air conditioner can be changed by performing a push operation on the attached switch device 1.

  Further, for example, when the conductive pattern 15 shown in FIG. 2 (b) is a pattern that increases the volume of music or the like, and the conductive pattern 15 shown in FIG. 2 (c) is a pattern that increases the air volume of the air conditioner, FIG. ) And the retrofit switch device 1 having the conductive pattern 15 shown in FIG. 2C are placed on the operation surface 30 of the touch pad 3, and the operator By performing a push operation on the retrofit switch device 1, the volume can be increased and the air volume can be increased.

  Below, the modification of the retrofit switch apparatus 1 is demonstrated.

FIG. 3A is a schematic diagram showing Modification 1 of the retrofit switch device according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 3B shows Modification 2 of the retrofit switch device. FIG. 3C is a schematic diagram illustrating an example in which the retrofitting switch device is arranged on the display screen of the air conditioner. In the modifications described below, portions 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.

About Modification 1 As shown in FIG. 3A, the retrofit switch device 1 of Modification 1 is configured such that the operation knob 13 can rotate in the direction of arrow A and the direction of arrow B opposite to the direction of arrow A. Has been.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 3A, the contact portion 14 disposed at the end 131 of the operation knob 13 has a detection unit 145 and a non-detection unit so that the rotation of the operation knob 13 is detected by the touch pad 3. The detection unit 146 is divided.

  The detection unit 145 is detected by the touch pad 3. Further, the non-detection unit 146 is not detected by the touch pad 3. Further, the contact portion 14 is close enough to contact or be detected with the operation surface 30 so that the detection portion 145 is detected, for example.

  The touch pad 3 detects the pattern of the conductive pattern 15 and detects the rotation of the operation knob 13 by the pattern of the contact portion 14. Therefore, for example, the electronic device connected to the touch pad 3 selects a function operated by the detected conductive pattern 15 and executes the function based on the detected rotation direction and rotation amount. For example, when the function is the set temperature described above, the set temperature rises and falls depending on the rotation direction of the operation knob 13 and the change amount of the set temperature changes depending on the operation amount.

-About the modification 2 Although the external shape of the above-mentioned retrofit switch apparatus 1 was a cylindrical shape, the retrofit switch apparatus 1 of this modification 2 has a rectangle.

  Further, the retrofit switch device 1 described above is configured to be able to perform a push operation or a rotation operation with respect to the operation knob 13, but the retrofit switch device 1 according to the modified example 2 has an arrow C direction and an arrow C shown in FIG. The operation knob 13 can be slid in the arrow D direction opposite to the direction.

  The retrofit switch device 1 of Modification 2 is configured such that a slit 110a is formed in the main body 10, and the operation knob 13 moves along the slit 110a.

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the conductive pattern 15 of Modification 2 has a detection unit 150 arranged in a cross shape, and a non-detection unit 151 arranged therebetween.

  The contact portion 14 disposed on the operation knob 13 moves in a region surrounded by the conductive pattern 15. The electronic device to which the touch pad 3 is connected determines a function to be operated based on the conductive pattern 15 and executes the function based on the movement of the contact portion 14.

  FIG. 3C illustrates an example in which the retrofit switch device 1a and the retrofit switch device 1b of the first modification example and the retrofit switch device 1c and the retrofit switch device 1d of the second modification example are arranged on the display screen 60 of the air conditioner 6. Is shown. As an example, the air conditioner 6 includes a capacitive touch panel. Accordingly, the air conditioner 6 is configured to detect a touch operation or the like performed on the display screen 60.

  As an example, when the retrofit switch device 1a to the retrofit switch device 1d are attached to the display screen 60, the air conditioner 6 is attached to the retrofit switch device 1a to the retrofit as shown in FIG. The display image 61 is configured to change according to the switch device 1d. The retrofit switch device may be arranged according to the display image 61 displayed in advance.

  Here, the attachment to the display screen 60 is performed, for example, by disposing a thin adhesive member on the conductive pattern 15. As an example, this adhesive member may be formed of silicon or the like, or may be formed of a removable adhesive. The pressure-sensitive adhesive member can be re-peeled and is formed thin enough to detect the conductive pattern 15.

  On the display screen 60, for example, the set temperature 62 of the driver's seat is displayed based on the conductive pattern 15 according to the position where the retrofit switch device 1a of the first modification is attached, and the retrofit switch device 1b is attached. The passenger seat set temperature 63 is displayed based on the conductive pattern 15 according to the position.

  The operator adjusts the setting temperature of the driver's seat by rotating the operation knob 13 of the rear switch device 1a, and adjusts the setting temperature of the passenger seat by rotating the operation knob 13 of the rear switch device 1b. can do.

  In addition, on the display screen 60, for example, an air outlet that uses an icon to indicate an air outlet from which air whose temperature has been adjusted based on the conductive pattern 15 depending on the position where the retrofitting switch device 1 c of Modification 2 is attached. 64 is displayed, and according to the position where the retrofitting switch device 1d is attached, an air volume 65 indicating the air volume of the air with an icon is displayed based on the conductive pattern 15.

  The operator can select the temperature-adjusted air outlet by sliding the operation knob 13 of the retrofit switch device 1c in accordance with the desired outlet 64. Further, the operator can adjust the air volume of the air by sliding the operation knob 13 of the retrofit switch device 1d according to the desired air volume 65.

(Effects of the first embodiment)
The retrofit switch device 1 according to the present embodiment is detected by an operation detection device such as a touchpad 3 in which the conductive pattern 15 is separated from the display device 5 or a touch panel arranged to overlap the display device 5. Since the function assigned to the conductive pattern 15 can be operated, an operator operates a desired function that is not displayed on the display device by placing the retrofit switch device 1 on the touch pad 3 or the touch panel. can do.

  The retrofitting switch device 1 allows the functions assigned to the conductive pattern 15 to be operated when the conductive pattern 15 is detected by the touch pad 3 or the touch panel, so that the icon or the like displayed on the display device 5 can be operated. The function can be operated even if it is attached without being changed and the icon indicating the function to be operated is not displayed.

  Since the retrofitting switch device 1 has the conductive pattern 15 corresponding to the function, the function corresponding to the conductive pattern 15 can be called and operated simply by placing it on the touch pad 3 or the touch panel. Therefore, even if the icon indicating the desired function is not displayed on the display device 5, the operator selects the retrofit switch device 1 corresponding to the desired function and places it on the touch pad 3 or the touch panel. A desired function can be operated.

  The retrofit switch device 1 can be freely arranged on the operation surface 30 as long as the conductive pattern 15 is detected by the touch pad 3. Accordingly, the rear switch device 1 can be placed and operated at a position that is easy for the operator to operate, so that the operability is better than when the placement position is limited.

  The retrofit switch device 1 can convert a touch operation or the like necessary for executing a function assigned to an image displayed on the display screen into an operation by a mechanical operation device. And operability is good.

  When the electronic device is configured so that the displayed image is changed by attaching the retrofit switch device 1 to the touch panel on the display screen, the operator can freely arrange the retrofit switch device 1 on the touch panel. Can do. Further, even if the electronic device is not configured so that the display image is changed, the retrofit switch device 1 can be arranged in a vacant space without display and can operate a desired function.

[Second Embodiment]
The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the retrofit switch device constitutes a part of the retrofit switch system.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a retrofit switch system according to the second embodiment. In the embodiments described below, 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.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the retrofit switch system 2 as an operation system is a predetermined function of the electronic device based on the touchpad 3, the retrofit switch device 1, and the conductive pattern 15 detected by the touchpad 3. And a control device 20 that controls a predetermined function in accordance with an operation performed on the retrofit switch device 1.

The retrofit switch device 1 is placed on the operation surface 30 of the touch pad 3. The touch pad 3 detects the conductive pattern 15 of the retrofit switch device 1 and outputs detection information S ₁ to the control device 20. The touch pad 3 may be a touch panel.

  The control device 20 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that performs operations and processing on acquired data according to a stored program, a RAM (Random Access Memory) that is a semiconductor memory, a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like. Microcomputer. In this ROM, for example, a program for operating the control device 20 and pattern information 21 are stored. For example, the RAM is used as a storage area for temporarily storing calculation results and the like.

  For example, the control device 20 may be configured as a dedicated microcomputer, may be a control unit of an electronic device, or may be a vehicle control unit that controls an electronic device mounted on the vehicle 9. Also good.

  The pattern information 21 is used to determine the conductive pattern 15 of the retrofit switch device 1. The pattern information 21 associates the determined pattern with a function corresponding to this pattern.

Therefore, the control device 20 determines the conductive pattern 15 based on the detection information S ₁ and determines the function associated with the determined conductive pattern 15. Further, the control unit 20, based on the contact portion 14 detected by the area surrounded by the conductive pattern 15 to generate a functional operation information S ₂ to the function has been operated, and outputs to the electronic device.

Electronics, acquired function operation information based on S _2, performs an operation in accordance with the operation made with the function.

As an example, an electronic device is an air conditioning apparatus, when the conductive pattern 15 is one that increases the set temperature, the touch pad 3 generates detection information S ₁ based on the conductive pattern 15 and the contact portion 14 detected, Output to the control device 20.

Controller 20 determines a function of comparing the conductive pattern 15 and the pattern information 21 of the detection information S ₁ acquired, corresponding to the conductive pattern 15. The control unit 20 generates the function operation information S ₂ to increase the predetermined intervals the set temperature based on the contact portion 14 and determines function, and outputs the air conditioner.

Air conditioner, acquired function operation information based on S _2, as the operation is made to raise the set temperature, operates to raise the set temperature. If the switch device 1 retrofit also is the placing on the touch panel, the electronic device can be configured to display an image showing a function according to the position of the switching device 1 with later based on the functional operation information S ₂ good.

  Below, an example of operation | movement of the retrofit switch system 2 of this Embodiment is demonstrated according to the flowchart of FIG.

(Operation)
Controller switches the system 2 retrofitting 20 determines whether the conductive pattern 15 is detected by monitoring the detected information S ₁ output from the touch pad 3.

Controller 20, when the conductive pattern 15 on the basis of the detected information _{S 1} and the pattern information 21 is determined to be detected (S1: Yes), determines (S2) functions based on the conductive pattern 15.

Next, the control device 20 determines whether or not the operation knob 13 is operated and the contact portion 14 is detected. Controller 20, "Yes" is satisfied, i.e. if it is determined that the operation has been performed (S3: Yes), the determined operation being connected generated by the function operation information S ₂ based on the functions and made the operation Output to the target electronic device (S4).

  Here, in step 1, when the conductive pattern 15 is not detected (S <b> 1: No), the control device 20 monitors whether or not there is an operation performed on the operation surface 30 of the touch pad 3. (S5).

  The retrofit switch system 2 monitors whether or not the operation surface 30 is operated in parallel even if the conductive pattern 15 is detected.

(Effect of the second embodiment)
The retrofitting switch system 2 according to the present embodiment allows the functions assigned to the conductive pattern 15 to be operated when the conductive pattern 15 is detected by an operation detection device such as the touch pad 3. However, by placing the retrofit switch device 1 on the touch pad 3 or the like, a desired function not displayed on the display device can be operated.

  The retrofit switch system 2 can be freely arranged on the operation surface 30 as long as the conductive pattern 15 is detected by the touch pad 3. Accordingly, the rear switch device 1 can be placed and operated at a position that is easy for the operator to operate, so that the operability is better than when the placement position is limited.

  The retrofit switch system 2 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, is partially realized by a program executed by a computer, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like depending on the application. May be.

  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-1d ... Retrofit switch apparatus, 2 ... Retrofit switch system, 3 ... Touchpad, 5 ... Display apparatus, 6 ... Air conditioner, 9 ... Vehicle, 10 ... Main body, 11 ... Upper surface, 12 ... Lower surface, 13 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Operation knob, 14 ... Contact part, 15 ... Conductive pattern, 20 ... Control apparatus, 21 ... Pattern information, 30 ... Operation surface, 60 ... Display screen, 61 ... Display image, 62 ... Set temperature, 63 ... Set temperature, 64 ... Air outlet, 65 ... Air volume, 90 ... Floor console, 110 ... Through hole, 110a ... Slit, 115 ... Recess, 130 ... End face, 131 ... End, 132 ... Convex, 145 ... Detector, 146 ... Non-detector , 150 ... detection unit, 151 ... non-detection unit

Claims (5)

An operation unit;
It is disposed so as to face the operation surface of the operation detection device that is electrically connected to the electronic device and detects an operation performed on the operation surface by the conductor, and is detected by the operation detection device. A conductive pattern that allows a predetermined function of the electronic device to be operated by the operation unit;
The operating device with. In the operation unit, a capacitance unit having a capacitance detected by the operation detection device by contact or approach to the operation surface is disposed at an end portion of the operation detection device facing the operation surface. ,
The operating device according to claim 1. The conductive pattern is formed by a detection unit having a capacitance detected by the operation detection device and a non-detection unit that is not detected.
The operating device according to claim 1 or 2. The operation unit is configured to be able to perform a push operation, a slide operation, a rotation operation, or a tilt operation.
The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The operation detection device;
The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A control device that determines the predetermined function of the electronic device based on the conductive pattern detected by the operation detection device and controls the predetermined function according to an operation performed on the operation device;
Operation system equipped with.

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