JP3041368U - Coordinate position pointing device operated by foot - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Correction) [Problem] A device capable of instructing a coordinate position without releasing the hand from the home position of the keyboard. A basic structure is the same as that of a mouse, and a tracking operation unit (6, 1) for detecting movement of a coordinate position pointing device.
0), a click operation unit that receives a user action such as a click or a double click, and a movement signal from the tracking operation unit (6, 10) are processed to be separately converted into a movement direction signal and a speed signal, or clicked. It is composed of a processor unit for converting the on / off signals from the switches (1, 2) into pulse signals and sending them to the computer main body. For example, the tracking operation unit (6, 10) and the processor unit are paired to the right foot. By arranging the operating side and the click operating unit separately on both feet, such as on the left operating side, the feet can indicate the coordinate position.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a coordinate position pointing device for a computer which is operated by a foot.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, there have been computer coordinate position indicating devices such as a mouse, a trackball, a joystick, a touch panel, a light pen, and a digitizing tablet, but they are all operated by hand.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 When inputting from the keyboard to the computer, the speed increases when using blind touch (inputting with ten fingers without looking at the keys, also called touch typing). To do this, move your fingers to the home position (with each key that puts ten fingers first, move your finger from here, hit the desired key, and return to these keys). I won't.

On the other hand, the OS (basic software) for operating a personal computer has a GUI (Graphical User Interface) that can be operated by simply clicking the mouse while looking at the CRT display, and is only available on the Macintosh of Apple Computer. Not only that, it has been adopted by Windows and is spreading all over the world. However, since the GUI needs to use a coordinate position pointing device such as a mouse a lot, it is necessary to release the hand from the home position each time, and the input work becomes discontinuous and the goodness of blind touch is killed. There was also the inconvenient side that it caused. (Reference: Yukio Noguchi, (Computer "Super" Work Method) Published by Kodansha)

The present invention solves the above drawbacks, and an object of the present invention is to provide a coordinate position pointing device that can be operated without releasing the hand from the home position.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention has a structure in which the coordinate position pointing device can be operated by the foot. By doing this, you can specify the coordinate position without using your hands, so you can operate without releasing your hand from the home position.

[0007]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 For example, the tracking operation is performed with the right foot, and the click operation is performed with the left foot.

[0008]

【Example】

FIG. 1 is a plan view of an embodiment in which a mouse type tracking unit (6) according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used,

[Fig. 6] is a side view of the mouse type tracking unit (6) in a state of being separated from the pad. The tracking unit and the processor unit are built in, and the right foot is fixed with a magic tape or a belt as a foot fixing component (8). Secure your toes and ankles like sandals.

Slide the pad (7) like a mouse operated by a normal hand to move the coordinate position, and stop at the desired position.

[0010]

FIG. 6 shows a mechanical mechanical mouse type tracking unit using a ball, but an optical type optical mouse type combined with a pad having a dedicated checkered pattern may be used.

[0011]

FIG. 3 is a front view of a click operation unit in the case of a two-click switch method corresponding to the function of a two-button mouse,

FIG. 4 is a right side view of the click operation unit,

[Fig. 5] is a rear view of the click operation unit. The foot base (3) is provided between the left click switch (1) and the right click switch (2), and two click switches cannot be pressed simultaneously. And

Usually, the tip of the left foot is placed on the footrest (3). When left-clicking, swing your toes to the left centering on the heel that is still on the floor, and step on the left-click switch (1). When right-clicking, swing your foot to the right and step on the right-click switch (2). In either case, when the operation is complete, place your toes back on the toe base (3).

When the functions of a one-button mouse and a three-button mouse are made to correspond, a click operation unit of a one-click switch type and a three-click switch type is used.

[0014]

FIG. 2 is a plan view of an embodiment in which a trackball type tracking unit (10) according to a second embodiment of the present invention is used,

FIG. 7 is a side view of the trackball type tracking part (10), showing the tracking ball (9) protruding upward of the trackball type tracking part (10) including a tracking part and a processor part. Rotate directly on the back of your right foot, move the coordinate position like a normal hand-operated trackball, and stop at the desired position.

The structure and operation method of the click operation unit are the same as those when the mouse type tracking unit (6) is used.

[0016]

[Effect of the invention]

 When inputting to the computer, the coordinate position can be specified with the foot, so the coordinate position can be specified without releasing the hand from the keyboard home position, and the work can be done efficiently without discontinuity. It can also be used as a coordinate position pointing device for people with hand injuries.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of an embodiment in which a mouse type tracking unit (6) according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of an embodiment when a trackball type tracking unit (10) according to the second embodiment of the present invention is used.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a click operation unit in the case of a two-click switch system corresponding to the function of a two-button mouse.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of a click operation unit.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of a click operation unit.

FIG. 6 is a side view of the mouse type tracking unit (6) in a state of being separated from the pad.

FIG. 7 is a side view of a trackball type tracking unit (6).

[Explanation of symbols]

 A: Click operation part B: Tracking operation part 1: Left click switch 2: Right click switch 3: Toe stand 4: Tracking part signal code 5: Computer connection code 6: Mouse type tracking part 7: Pad 8: Foot fixing parts 9: Tracking ball 10: Trackball type tracking unit

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] March 28, 1997

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claim 1

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A mouse or a trackball is a hand-operated coordinate position pointing device (pointing device), whereas a foot-operated coordinate position pointing device has the same basic configuration as a mouse or a trackball. Tracking operation unit (B, 6, 1) for detecting movement of the pointing device
0), a click operation unit (A) that receives a user action such as a click and a double click, and a movement signal from a tracking operation unit (B, 6, 10),
It is composed of a processor unit that separates and converts a movement direction signal and a speed signal, or converts an on-off signal from the click switches (1 and 2) into a pulse signal and sends the pulse signal to the computer body. Part (B,
A coordinate position pointing device that can be operated with the feet by separately arranging 6, 10) and the processor unit on the right foot operating side and the click operating unit (A) on the left foot operating side.