JP3082298U - Small Japanese input keyboard configuration using dial - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To achieve a keyboard that is compact, portable and easy to input.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a configuration of a keyboard of a portable terminal. By operating with 10 keys and a dial switch, the character input operation is made easier and a very compact keyboard configuration.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 The keyboard of a pocket computer or a small mail terminal uses the same keyboard configuration as a desktop computer, with the buttons being reduced in size, and the vowel of “Akasana ...” used in current mobile phones. There is a type in which ten assigned buttons are pressed by the number of consonants to determine and enter characters.

[0003]

[Disadvantages of conventional technology]

 The above-mentioned types have more than 50 buttons arranged in a small size, so it is difficult for people with large hands to hit them, and there is a limit to compactness. The types used in the following mobile phones are quite often the number of times a user presses a button when trying to type a letter such as "Okonoto", which is not suitable for typing long sentences.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 The problem to be solved by the present invention is to reduce the number of buttons and reduce the number of button presses as much as possible so as to be suitable for mobile terminals. And it is a point to organize the keyboard compactly.

[0005]

[Means to solve the problem]

 The idea of the present invention as a means to solve the problem is that the input method used in current mobile phones should be improved to greatly reduce the time and effort required for input. Generally, the above input method is performed with one hand, so use another hand that should be empty-handed and operate the dial. Enter the vowel button with one hand and the consonant dial with the other hand. The operation of both left and right hands can greatly reduce the time and effort of input, and the number of buttons is about 10 used mainly for input.

[0006]

[Effect of the invention]

 In recent years, the keyboard of the present invention, which can easily input characters while walking, is very compatible with small mobile computers and mail terminals that are becoming increasingly compact and high performance, and it is expected that computers will become increasingly smaller. .

[Submission date] May 7, 2001 (2001.5.7)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0002

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0002]

[Prior art]

 The keyboard of a pocket computer or a small mail terminal uses the same keyboard configuration as a desktop computer, with the buttons being reduced in size, and the consonants of “Akasana ...” used in current mobile phones. There is a type in which characters are determined and input by pressing the ten assigned buttons by the number of vowels.

[Procedure amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0005

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The idea of the present invention as a means for solving the problem is that it is only necessary to improve the input method used in current mobile phones to greatly reduce the time and effort required for input. It is. Generally, the above input method is performed with one hand, so use another hand that should be empty-handed and operate the dial. Enter the consonant button with one hand and the vowel dial with the other hand. The operation of both left and right hands can greatly reduce the time and effort of input, and the number of buttons is about 10 used mainly for input.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a keyboard.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of inputting hiragana;

[Explanation of symbols]

 1. Dial A key to select a consonant 2.10 key A button to select a vowel

[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] May 7, 2001 (2001.5.7)

[Procedure amendment 3]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Explanation of sign

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Explanation of Codes] Dial Key to select vowels 2.10 Key Button to select consonants

[Procedure amendment 4]

[Document name to be amended] Drawing

[Correction target item name] Figure 2

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

FIG. 2

Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A configuration of a hiragana input keyboard using a dial and ten keys