JP2650409B2 - Data input device - Google Patents

Description

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a data input device in the field of information processing.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in the field of information processing, a data input method using a keyboard input has become popular. However, as input contents become more complicated, it is necessary to express a plurality of meanings with one key. .

 Hereinafter, a conventional data input device will be described.

FIG. 4 shows a front view of a conventional data input device.

In FIG. 4, reference numeral 41 denotes a keyboard board provided with input mode keys 42 to 44 and character keys 45 for inputting various data, and the input mode keys 42 to 44 and the character keys 45 are depressed simultaneously. With the same character key 45, a plurality of meanings can be given.

However, in the conventional data input device, when inputting data by operating the input mode key, the input mode key and the character key must be pressed at the same time, and one hand or one There was a problem that the operation could not be performed with a finger.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a data input device that can be easily operated with one finger even when data is input by switching a key input mode. .

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, a data input device of the present invention comprises: an input key for performing data input; a time measuring means for measuring a time during which the input key is pressed; and the time measuring means. And a display for outputting and displaying the current key input mode in accordance with the set value.

Operation According to the above configuration, even when the data input is performed by switching the key input mode, it is not necessary to simultaneously depress a plurality of keys, and the operator can easily perform the data input with only one finger.

Embodiment An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a data input device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 11 is a keyboard body,
12 is a character key for inputting various data, 13 to 16 are displays for outputting and displaying the current key input mode according to the value of a timer provided inside the keyboard body 11, and 17 is a display 13 to 16 A nameplate with various key input modes entered at corresponding positions.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of a timer provided inside the keyboard main body 11, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the contents of a key input mode that changes according to the timer operation of FIG. .

The operation of the data input device configured as described above will be described below.

First, an operator who performs data input performs desired data input by operating character keys 12 provided on the upper surface of the keyboard body 11.

Here, when the operator wants to switch the key input mode to perform data input, as shown in FIG. 3, the operator presses the character key 12 and presses the character key 12 to a predetermined timer set value (A to E). Continue. For example, when inputting the control code A, the character key 12 is pressed down, and when the timer set value C is reached, the character key 12 is released.
In this case, the display that lights up in response to the key input mode written on the nameplate 17 changes in order.

Therefore, the operator can perform desired data input by confirming that the display of the desired key input mode is turned on and releasing the press of the character key 12.

In addition, since the lighting of the display is configured to change in a cyclic manner, data can be accurately input even if the operator fails to release the character key 12. Also,
By determining the timer set value according to the frequency of use of the key input mode, the input operation time is reduced. (In FIG. 3, the interval representing the graphic code A is short.) Advantageous Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention provides an input key for performing data input, a timer for measuring the time for which the input key is pressed, By providing an indicator for outputting and displaying the current key input mode according to the set value of the timekeeping means, even when switching the key input mode and performing data input, data can be easily input with only one finger. It is possible to realize an excellent data input device capable of performing the above.

In particular, the present invention exerts an excellent effect when data is input using another device such as a mouse or a tablet, or when a physically handicapped person having a handicap uses the device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a data input device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of a timer, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the contents of a key input mode that changes according to the timer operation and a display that lights up. FIG. 4 is a front view of a conventional data input device. 11: Keyboard body, 12: Character keys, 13-16: Display, 17: Nameplate.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] An input key for inputting data, a time-measuring means for measuring a time during which the input key is pressed, and a display for outputting and displaying a current key-input mode in accordance with a set value of the time-measuring means. A data input device comprising: