JP3020608U - Coordinate input device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To provide a coordinate input device capable of easily inputting coordinates by one-handed operation. [Arrangement] A coordinate input mechanism (3) for moving a mouse cursor by detecting the distortion of the stick (2) or the input button (21) or the distortion of the stick or the input button due to the force applied to a part of the input keyboard body (1). In addition to the above, one of the palms is placed on the stick (2) or the input button (21) and the state determination input button (4) is provided within the reach of the finger.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a coordinate input device in which a mouse cursor can be moved with only one hand and a state determination input button can be pressed in a keyboard of a computer, a word processor or the like.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, a computer or a work machine provided with a coordinate input mechanism and a state determination input button for moving the mouse cursor by detecting the distortion of the stick or the input button due to the inclination or the force of the stick or the input button on a part of the input keyboard body. A keyboard such as a deprocessor is known as shown in FIGS.

In the keyboard of FIG. 7, the stick (2) of the coordinate input mechanism (3) for moving the mouse cursor is projected from between the keys of the input keyboard body (1), and the stick is pushed to one side. The coordinates are input by operating the finger of the hand and pressing the state determination input button (4) provided at another place with the finger of the other hand.

In the keyboard of FIG. 8, the input button (21) of the coordinate input mechanism (3) which moves the mouse cursor arranged in front of the input keyboard body (1) is operated by the finger of one hand. The state determination input button (4) provided at another location is pressed by the finger of the other hand to input the coordinates.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 In any of the above-mentioned input devices, the stick (2) or the input button (21) and the state determination input button (4) of the coordinate input mechanism (3) are held on the stick (2) or the input button (21). Since the fingertip was not placed at a position where the finger could reach the state determination input button (4) when the was placed, the stick (2) or the input button (21) was operated with one hand, and the state determination input button (4) was operated. In (4), it is necessary to operate with the other hand, and both hands must always be used to input coordinates, which is not only a troublesome input operation, but also has the problem of low practicality. there were.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Invention]

 A coordinate input mechanism (3) for moving the mouse cursor by detecting the distortion of the stick or the input button due to the tilt of the stick (2) or the input button (21) or the applied force is provided in a part of the input keyboard body (1). At the same time, one of the palms is placed on the stick (2) or the input button (21), and the state determination input button (4) is provided within the reach of the finger.

[0007]

[Function of the invention]

 Coordinates can be entered by placing one palm on the stick or input button of the coordinate input mechanism that moves the mouse cursor, and then pressing the state determination input button with the finger of the hand.

[0008]

[Embodiment 1] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a first embodiment of the present invention, which reduces hand fatigue when inputting characters on a keyboard (1) such as a computer other than a notebook type. A palm rest (A) is provided for placing the palm, and a stick (2) or an input button (21) of a conventionally known coordinate input mechanism (3) that allows the mouse cursor to move diagonally forward, backward, left, and right on this palm rest (A). With one palm placed in a natural position on the stick (2) or the input button (21), lightly press the middle finger or ring finger with your fingertip to a place where it can reach naturally. Although conventionally known state determination input buttons (4) and (4) for determining the state at that time are arranged, the state determination input button may be a conventionally known mouse click button, How it works It doesn't matter. The state determination input button (4) is designed so that some of the keys on the keyboard perform its function when the hand is placed on the stick (2) or the input button (21) of the coordinate input mechanism (3). Of course, you can do that.

As in the case of character input, place the palm on the stick (2) or the input button (21) of the coordinate input mechanism (3) in the palm rest (A) in a natural posture as shown in FIG. When inputting coordinates, that is, when moving the mouse cursor, the mouse cursor is moved by lightly pressing the stick (2) or the input button (21), which touches the palm, forward, backward, left, and right without releasing the hand.

The movement speed of the mouse cursor is slower when pressed shallowly and faster when pressed deeply. After an undecided diagram is drawn on the display by the movement of the mouse cursor, the diagram is changed. Touch the middle finger or ring finger with the palm resting on the palm rest (A) to judge whether it is the operator's intention or not. decide.

[0011]

[Embodiment 2] FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a mouse (1) is attached to the edge of a keyboard (1) which is integrated with a main body of a notebook computer, word processor or the like. A stick (2) or an input button (21) of a conventionally known coordinate input mechanism (3) that can move the cursor diagonally forward, backward, left and right is arranged, and one is placed on the stick (2) or the input button (21). With the palm of the hand in a natural position, the state is determined by simply pressing the middle finger or ring finger lightly with a fingertip on a place where the middle finger and ring finger naturally reach (4). (4) is arranged.

The operation method and input method are the same as those in the first embodiment except that the palm is placed as shown in FIG.

[0013]

[Embodiment 3] FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a third embodiment of the present invention. In the conventional keyboard (1) such as a numeric keyboard, the mouse cursor can be moved diagonally forward, backward, left and right. A stick (2) or an input button (21) of a publicly known coordinate input mechanism (3) is arranged, and one palm is naturally placed on the stick (2) or the input button (21). Then, conventionally-known state determination input buttons (4) and (4) are arranged at a position where the middle finger and the ring finger naturally reach, by pressing the fingertip lightly to determine the state at that time.

The operation method and input method are the same as those in the first and second embodiments except that the palm is placed as shown in FIG.

[0015]

[Effect of device]

 The present invention is provided with a coordinate input mechanism (3) for moving a mouse cursor by detecting the distortion of the stick or the input button due to the inclination or force of the stick or the input button in a part of the keyboard body for input, and the stick or the input. Since one button palm is placed on the button and the state determination input button is provided within the reach of the finger, it is not necessary to use both hands unlike the conventionally known coordinate input device, and one-handed operation is possible. Since the state can be determined by moving the mouse cursor, operability is extremely good, and it is extremely practical as a coordinate input device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a keyboard of a first embodiment having an input device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state where a hand is placed on the input device of the keyboard of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a keyboard according to a second embodiment having the input device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a state in which a hand is placed on the input device of the keyboard of the second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of a keyboard according to a third embodiment having the input device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a first example keyboard having a conventionally known input device.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of a keyboard of a second example having a conventionally known input device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 keyboard body for input 2 stick 21 input button 3 coordinate input mechanism 4 state determination input button

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] July 28, 1995

[Procedure Amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] Brief description of the drawing

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a keyboard of a first embodiment having an input device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state where a hand is placed on the input device of the keyboard of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a keyboard according to a second embodiment having the input device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a state in which a hand is placed on the input device of the keyboard of the second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of a keyboard according to a third embodiment having the input device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a state where a hand is placed on the input device of the keyboard of the third embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of a first example keyboard having a conventionally known input device.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of a keyboard of a second example having a conventionally known input device.

[Explanation of symbols] 1 keyboard body for input 2 stick 21 input button 3 coordinate input mechanism 4 state determination input button

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A coordinate input mechanism for moving a mouse cursor by detecting the distortion of the stick or the input button due to the inclination of the stick (2) or the input button (21) or the force applied to a part of the input keyboard body (1). 3) is provided, and stick (2) or input button (2
A coordinate input device, characterized in that one palm is placed on (1) and a state determination input button (4) is provided within the reach of the finger.