JP3090468U - Push-selection, space-saving input device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To reduce the space required for an input device (keyboard) in miniaturization of computers and portable terminals. A conventional keyboard requires a large number of switches of about 100, but the idea of a normal keyboard input method is stopped, and the same input contents as those of the conventional keyboard are determined by the number of keys pressed, the pressing order, and the combination. Realization reduces the number of switches to the minimum required and eliminates the space problem. In addition, software development is required to incorporate a dedicated keyboard control program into the connected computer.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field]

 Product technology for compact input devices (keyboards) to computers.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventional keyboards require switches for the required number of characters because the key code content is fixed by pressing the switch.Therefore, in the miniaturization of computers and mobile terminals, the current keyboard concept places a limit on space. I have.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 The idea of reducing the size of the conventional keyboard will be eliminated, and the number of key switches will be reduced, and a new keyboard input method will be devised to save space on the keyboard.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the problem, the following measures were taken. Conventional keyboards require a large number of switches, around 100.However, we stopped thinking of normal keyboard input methods and realized the same input content as the conventional keyboard by the number of key presses, the order of pressing, and the combination. Reduce the number of switches to the minimum necessary to eliminate space issues. In addition, software development is required to incorporate a dedicated keyboard control program into the connected computer.

[0005]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 The input device in the embodiment was created by modifying the input device manufactured and sold by our company. In the present invention, the size of the product body, the standard of the key switch to be used, the number of key switches, and the range in the arrangement are not limited. 2. Regarding the interface part connected to the computer in the present claim ・ Connection through a cradle connection port common to mobile terminals ・ Connection through a USB interface of a general computer Others have been devised, but the scope of the present invention is not limited.

In the embodiment,

An input device having the appearance as shown in FIG. 1 was created. The specific contents of the internal circuit and software are the core of the new model and will not be disclosed. The claims of the new invention are features of any detail.

[0007]

【Example】

 We have prototyped a "space-saving input device" that covers all of the previous measures to solve the problem addressed by the present invention. The interface of the prototype is a cradle connection port that is standard equipment on general mobile terminals, and the input device manufactured and sold by us is modified.

[0008]

[Effect of the invention]

 The input device according to the present invention is assumed to be used only for the first time when the software is installed in a computer.However, there are cases in which the work occurs even with a general input device, and the input device is the same as the setting of the conventional input device. This is not a problem. Since the input is similar to the keyboard layout of mobile phones currently on the market, anyone who knows how to operate the mobile phone will not experience any inconvenience. By creating a keyboard that fits in the palm from the present invention, `` the mobile terminal can be operated with the right hand and the keyboard with the left hand '' and the conventional action of `` putting the keyboard '' is not required, so the range of use of the mobile terminal can be expanded. I can expect.

[Brief description of the drawings]

Fig. 1 Example of input device creation

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] April 23, 2002 (2002.4.2
3)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claims for utility model registration

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Utility model registration claims]

The present invention relates to a keyboard connected to a computer, in which the current number of switches around 100 is greatly reduced to around 20 to reduce the size of the keyboard. Although the number of switches is reduced, the contents that can be input realize functions equivalent to those of a commonly used keyboard by the number of pressed switches, the order of pressing, and the combination. ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ───

[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] July 17, 2002 (2002.7.1)
7)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claims for utility model registration

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Utility model registration claims]

1. A method of registering a plurality of contents in one key switch and selecting the registered contents by the number of presses of the key switches, the number of presses of the key switches, the order of presses,
A keyboard that realizes the same function as a general keyboard by combination, and greatly reduces the current number of switches around 100 to around 20.

Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. The number of switches of an input device (keyboard) having about 100 normally used switches is reduced, and a function equivalent to that of a normally used keyboard is realized by the number of pressed switches, the pressing order, and the combination. Input device.