JP3078753U - Computer input device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Object] To provide a computer input device capable of selectively using a keyboard and a touch panel according to a purpose in a computer input device, having excellent input efficiency and capable of improving input operation capability. I do. There is provided a flat plate-shaped computer input device 1 comprising a keyboard 2 and a touch panel 3. A keyboard 2 is provided on one surface and a touch panel 3 is provided on the other surface.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a computer input device used for an electronic device capable of selectively using a keyboard and a touch panel.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Generally speaking, keyboards are the mainstream computer input devices, and are used by many people especially because of the efficiency of character input. However, the operation of the keyboard was complicated, and it was difficult for non-specialized operators to master it.

On the other hand, a touch panel, which is the same computer input device, is widely used as an input device of a device that can be supplemented by a simple operation such as an ATM, and has an advantage that even a beginner can easily operate the touch panel. Not suitable for complex input.

Conventionally, a keyboard and a touch panel are separate, and selection has been made based on the difficulty of computer input contents.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 Personal computers can easily switch between keyboard input and touch panel input depending on the input content in input devices such as electric appliances.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In a flat input device, one side is a keyboard, the other side is a touch panel, and input processing can be switched by a button or a sensor.

[0007]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1A is a perspective view in which a keyboard portion is set on the front side, 1 is a flat plate-shaped input device main body, 2 is a keyboard portion in which key switches are arranged, and is formed by convex portions 4a and 4b. Install on the installation surface. FIG. 1 (b) is a perspective view in which the touch panel portion is set on the front side, 1 is a flat input device main body, 2 is a touch panel portion formed of a liquid crystal screen, and similarly, convex portions 4a, 4b installs on the installation surface. The protrusions 4a and 4b are provided to protect the keyboard or touch panel serving as the lower surface, and the protrusion has a built-in upper and lower detection sensor, and the surface that can be operated is determined by switching the sensor. .

[0008]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the computer input device according to the present invention will be described.

[0009] A key switch arrangement that is easy to understand even for a beginner of a keyboard, for example, in the order of "Aiyo ..." and "ABCDE ..." is displayed on the touch panel, and is used as a computer input device for a beginner. On the other hand, the keyboard part is used as a computer input device for keyboard experts.

[0010] The touch panel unit is used as an input device for a cash register, and a numeric keypad for inputting a product name and a price is displayed on the touch panel screen. Used as an input device during maintenance.

[0011] The touch panel is used as a home server for home electric appliances, and displays "air conditioner", "television", "video", etc. on the touch panel screen, and turns on / off the power and temperature control for the air conditioner. The keyboard is used as an input device for personal computers.

[0012]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, according to the present invention, a keyboard unit and a touch panel are used as conventional computer input devices by providing a keyboard unit on one surface and a touch panel on the other surface of a flat plate-shaped computer input device body. In this case, problems such as the increased space, which is inconvenient for use, and the need for a large installation space, which is uneconomical, are solved, and the space for one input device is sufficient. Conventionally, two types of input devices required two parts and materials including an outer case, but in the present invention, one input device is sufficient, and an input device excellent in cost performance is provided. Can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a keyboard unit is directed to the surface and a state in which the touch panel unit is turned to the surface when the keyboard unit is inverted.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing a state in which a keyboard unit is directed to the surface.

FIG. 3 is a side view of a state in which the touch panel unit faces the surface.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Computer input device 2 ... Keyboard part 3 ... Touch panel part 4a, 4b ... Convex part

Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] An input device body is formed in a flat plate shape.
A computer input device comprising a keyboard on one side and a touch panel on the other side, wherein the one side and the other side are turned upside down so that both sides can be installed as front sides.