JP3167186U - Integrated input device - Google Patents

Abstract

An integrated input device having a touch-sensitive operation keyboard structure is provided. An integrated input device includes a panel 1, a sensing layer 2, a backlight layer 3, and a bottom layer 4. On the panel 1, a plurality of hot key icons 13, a button group icon 14, and a cursor control icon 15 are provided. Touch key icons (left and right key icons) 16, touching any key of multiple hot key icons 13, button group icons 14, cursor control icons 15 or touch key icons 16, the sensing layer 2 Senses, generates a sensing control signal, and transmits it to the computer body for computation. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a keyboard, and more particularly to an integrated input device that integrates various functions of a touch-sensitive operation keyboard structure.

  The keyboard is one of the essential peripheral equipment for desktop or notebook computers. With the keyboard, the user can input an operation command and execute a specific function.

Currently, there are touch panels (controlling cursor movement) on the keyboards used by desktop and notebook computers, and all other function keys, button groups, and hot keys are designed to be mechanically operated by pressing them.
For example, the button includes a key cap, and when the key cap is pressed, a structure inside the key cap presses a rubber elastic layer, whereby the rubber elastic layer is a thin film type or hard type printed circuit board. Press to create an operation signal, which is input into the computer.

  However, this type of touch panel (controlling cursor movement) and a keyboard with function keys, button groups, and hot keys are separated from the touch panel and the function keys, button groups, and hot key keyboards at the time of manufacture. Since it needs to be manufactured, it is very inconvenient in manufacturing.

  In addition, since the function keys, button groups, and hot keys on the keyboard are mechanically designed, when the user's finger presses the key cap, noise is generated due to collision.

Furthermore, when the user's finger presses the key cap of the button, the force applied by pressing the button cap may damage the mechanical structure of the button itself, and the button may not be able to input operation signals. Is causing difficulties.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described drawbacks of conventional integrated input devices.

Utility Model Registration No. 3148960

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is that the function keys, button groups and hot keys other than the touch panel (control the cursor movement) on the keyboard are designed to be touch-sensitive to reduce noise caused by use, Furthermore, it is possible to manufacture a touch panel, function keys, button groups, and hot keys synchronously at the time of keyboard manufacturing, thereby providing an integrated input device that can facilitate keyboard manufacturing and reduce manufacturing time, manufacturing process, and cost. That is.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following integrated input device.
The integrated input device includes a panel having a first surface and a second surface, a sensing layer disposed below the panel, a backlight layer disposed below the sensing layer, and a bottom layer.
On the first surface, a plurality of hot key icons, button group icons, cursor control icons, touch key icons are provided,
The sensing layer includes a first transparent layer and a second transparent layer, and includes a first front surface and a first back surface on the first transparent layer, and a plurality of first sensing blocks on the first back surface. A plurality of first electrode blocks, second sensing blocks, third electrode blocks,
The plurality of first sensing blocks correspond to the plurality of hot key icons, and a plurality of transmission conductors are connected to the first sensing block,
The plurality of first electrode blocks are electrically connected to connect a plurality of signal transmission conductors, and the plurality of first electrode blocks correspond to the button group icon,
The second sensing block corresponds to the cursor control icon,
The third electrode block and the first electrode block are electrically connected, and the third electrode block corresponds to the touch key icon (left key, right key).

Further, a second front surface and a second back surface are provided on the second transparent layer, and a plurality of second electrode blocks are provided on the second front surface, and the plurality of second electrode blocks are electrically Concatenating and connecting a plurality of signal transmission conductors, the plurality of second electrode blocks correspond to the first electrode block and the third electrode block, the periphery of the second electrode block is provided with a convex body, The convex body forms a space between the first electrode block, the third electrode block, and the second electrode block.
A first surface and a second surface are provided on the backlight layer, and a plurality of first light emitting components corresponding to the first sensing block are provided on the first surface. A transmission conductor is extended, and a plurality of the first electrode blocks and a plurality of second light emitting components corresponding to the second electrode blocks are provided on the second surface, and each of the second light emitting components is electrically The power supply transmission line is connected and the bottom layer is a part on which the panel, the sensing layer, and the backlight layer are mounted.

  According to the integrated input device of the present invention, function keys, button groups and hot keys other than the touch panel (controlling cursor movement) on the keyboard are designed to be touch-sensitive to reduce noise caused by use. Furthermore, when manufacturing the keyboard, the touch panel, function keys, button groups and hot keys can be manufactured synchronously, thereby facilitating keyboard manufacturing and reducing manufacturing time, manufacturing process and cost.

1 is a schematic external view of a touch-sensitive keyboard structure according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded schematic view of a touch-sensitive keyboard structure according to the present invention. It is an expansion schematic diagram of the 1st transparent layer of the sensing layer shown in FIG. It is an expansion schematic diagram of the 2nd transparent layer of the sensing layer shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the backlight layer shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a schematic side sectional view of FIG. 1. It is a local expansion schematic diagram of FIG. It is a decomposition | disassembly schematic diagram of another Example of this invention. FIG. 9 is a schematic side sectional view of FIG. 8.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 and 2 are external views and exploded schematic views of an embodiment of an integrated input device that integrates various functions of the present invention. FIGS. 3 and 4 are enlarged schematic views of the sensing layer shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged schematic view of the backlight layer shown in FIG. 2.
The integrated input device combining various functions of the present invention is a touch-sensitive operation keyboard structure, which is a panel 1 made of transparent plastic flakes, a sensing layer 2 disposed below the panel 1, and disposed below the sensing layer 2. The backlight layer 3 and the bottom layer 4.
The panel 1 includes a first surface 11 and a second surface 12. On the first surface 11, a plurality of hot key icons 13, a button group icon 14, a cursor control icon 15, a touch Key icons (left and right key icons) 16 are provided.

When the user touches the hot key icon 13, the item function is immediately executed. For example, when connecting to the Internet, the user simply presses this key and the computer immediately connects to the Internet. The button group icon 14 allows the user to input operation commands such as various codes, letters, numbers, uppercase and lowercase letters, and function switching.
The cursor control icon 15 allows the user to control the cursor. The touch key icon 16 allows the user to execute functions such as click and confirmation.

The sensing layer 2 comprises a first transparent layer 21 and a second transparent layer 22 formed by two transparent plastic flakes. On the first transparent layer 21, a first front surface 211 and a first rear surface 212 are provided. On the first back surface 212, a plurality of first sensing blocks 213, a plurality of first electrode blocks 214, a second sensing block 215, and a third electrode block 216 are provided.
The plurality of first sensing blocks 213 correspond to the plurality of hot key icons 13, and the first sensing block 213 is connected to a plurality of transmission conductors 213a.

The plurality of first electrode blocks 214 are electrically connected to connect the plurality of transmission conductors 214a. The plurality of first electrode blocks 214 correspond to the button group icon 14.
The second sensing block 215 corresponds to the cursor control icon 15.
The third electrode block 216 and the first electrode block 214 are electrically connected, and the third electrode block 216 corresponds to the touch key icon 16.

On the second transparent layer 22, a second front surface 221 and a second rear surface 222 are provided. A plurality of second electrode blocks 223 are provided on the second front surface 221. The second electrode block 223 is electrically connected to connect a plurality of transmission conductors 224.
The plurality of second electrode blocks 223 correspond to the first electrode block 214 and the third electrode block 216, respectively.

  A convex body 225 is provided on the periphery of the second electrode block 223. The convex body 225 forms a space between the first electrode block 214, the third electrode block 216, and the second electrode block 223.

A transparent plastic flake is provided on the backlight layer 3, and a first surface 31 and a second surface 32 are provided thereon. A plurality of first light emitting components 311 corresponding to the first sensing block 213 are provided on the first surface 31.
Each light emitting component 311 extends a power transmission conductor 312.

On the second surface 32, a plurality of second light emitting components 321 corresponding to the plurality of first electrode blocks 214 and the second electrode block 223 are provided. The second light emitting components 321 are electrically connected to each other and connect the power transmission conductor 322. In the diagram, the first light emitting component 311 is a light emitting diode, and the second light emitting component 321 is a light emitting component of a cold light plate (EL).
The bottom layer 4 is a part on which the panel 1, the sensing layer 2, and the backlight layer 3 are placed.
The first sensing block 213 and the second sensing block 215 are both capacitor-type touch sensing components, and the first electrode block 214 and the third electrode block 216 correspond to the second electrode block 223, and register type sensing. Form parts.

6 and 7 are a side sectional view of FIG. 1 and a local enlarged schematic view of FIG.
As shown in the figure, when the user performs an input operation, when the user touches the hot key icon 13 on the panel 1, after the first sensing block 213 senses, the signal sensed by the first sensing block 213 is: It is sent out by the transmission conductor 213a (see FIG. 3), and the function of the hot key can be executed quickly.

When the user's finger presses on any button of the button group icon 14, the first electrode block 214 and the second electrode block 223 come into contact with each other, and a signal is transmitted through the transmission conductors 214a and 224. Execute codes, letters, numbers, uppercase and lowercase letters, and function switching. When the user's finger slides on the cursor control icon 15 and the second sensing block 215 senses it, a signal is transmitted to the computer body (not shown), thus controlling the cursor movement. Can do.
Control the cursor, move the cursor over the icon to be executed, touch the touch key icon 16, touch the third electrode block 216 and the second electrode block 223, click the icon The function to perform can be executed.

FIG. 8 is an exploded view of another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a schematic side sectional view of FIG.
As shown in the drawing, the present invention is an integrated input device having a touch-sensitive operation keyboard structure, and a plurality of third sensing blocks 217 and fourth sensing blocks are provided on the first back surface 212 of the first transparent layer 21. Print 218.

Each of the third sensing blocks 217 is electrically connected, and is replaced with the first electrode block 214 by the third sensing block 217 and the fourth sensing block 218.
The third electrode block 216 (see FIG. 3) and the second electrode block 223 (see FIG. 4) correspond to the button group icon 14 and the touch key icon 16 and connect a plurality of transmission wires 217a.

  During the manufacturing of the integrated input device, the manufacturing time, manufacturing process and cost of the second transparent layer 22 (see FIG. 4) can be saved, so that the button group icon 14 forms a capacitor-type touch sensing, Manufacturing can be made simpler and easier.

  The names and contents of the present invention described above are only used for explaining the technical contents of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention. All equivalent applications based on the spirit of the present invention, parts (structures) conversion, replacement, and quantity increase / decrease shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

  The present invention has novelty that is a requirement for utility model registration, has sufficient progress compared to similar products of the past, has high practicality, meets social needs, and has a very high industrial utility value. large.

1 panel
11 First surface
12 Second surface
13 Hotkey icon
14 Button group icon
15 Cursor control icon
16 Touch key icon
2 Sensing layer
21 First transparent layer
211 First front
212 First back
213 First sensing block
213a Transmission wire
214 First electrode block
214a Transmission wire
215 Second sensing block
216 Third electrode block
217 Third sensing block
217a transmission wire
218 Fourth sensing block
22 Second transparent layer
221 Second front
222 Second back
223 Second electrode block
224 Transmission conductor
225 Convex
3 Backlight layer
31 Front page
311 First light-emitting component
312 Power transmission conductor
32 Second side
321 Second light emitting component
322 Power transmission conductor
4 Bottom layer

Claims (23)

The integrated input device comprises a sensing layer comprising a panel, a first transparent layer and a second transparent layer,
On the panel, a plurality of hot key icons, button group icons, cursor control icons, touch key icons are provided,
A first front surface and a first back surface are provided on the first transparent layer, and a plurality of first sensing blocks, a plurality of first electrode blocks, a second sensing block, and a third electrode block are provided on the first back surface. With
The plurality of first sensing blocks correspond to the plurality of hot key icons, the plurality of first electrode blocks correspond to the button group icons,
The second sensing block corresponds to the cursor control icon, the third electrode block corresponds to the touch key icon,
A second front surface and a second back surface are provided on the second transparent layer, and a plurality of second electrode blocks corresponding to the first electrode block and the third electrode block are provided on the second front surface, The periphery of the second electrode block is provided with a convex body,
The integrated input device, wherein the convex body forms a space between the first electrode block, the second electrode block, and the third electrode block.   The integrated input device according to claim 1, wherein the panel is a transparent plastic flake.   The integrated input device according to claim 2, wherein the sensing layer is composed of two transparent plastic flakes.   The integrated input device according to claim 3, wherein a plurality of transmission wires are connected to the first sensing block.   The integrated input device according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of first electrode blocks are electrically connected to each other to connect a plurality of signal transmission conductors.   6. The integrated input device according to claim 5, wherein the touch key icons are composed of left and right key icons.   The integrated input device according to claim 6, wherein the third electrode block and the first electrode block are electrically connected.   The integrated input device according to claim 6, wherein the second electrode block connects a plurality of signal transmission conductors. The integrated input device further includes a backlight layer,
The backlight layer is disposed below the sensing layer, on which a transparent plastic flake is provided, on which a first surface and a second surface are provided,
The first surface includes a plurality of first light emitting components corresponding to the first sensing block, each light emitting component extending a power transmission lead,
A plurality of the first electrode blocks and a plurality of second light emitting components corresponding to the second electrode blocks are provided on the second surface, and each of the second light emitting components is electrically connected and further transmits power. 9. The integrated input device according to claim 8, wherein the lead wires are connected.   The integrated input device according to claim 9, wherein the first light emitting component is a light emitting diode.   The integrated input device according to claim 9, wherein the second light-emitting component is a light-emitting component of a cold light plate (EL). The integrated input device further comprises a bottom layer,
The integrated input device according to claim 9, wherein the bottom layer is a part on which the panel, the sensing layer, and the backlight layer are mounted. The integrated input device comprises a sensing layer comprising a panel, a first transparent layer and a second transparent layer,
A plurality of hot key icons, button group icons, cursor control icons, touch key icons are provided on the panel,
A first front surface and a first back surface are provided on the first transparent layer, and a plurality of first sensing blocks, a plurality of third sensing blocks, a second sensing block, and a fourth sensing block are provided on the first back surface. With
The plurality of first sensing blocks correspond to the plurality of hot key icons,
The plurality of third sensing blocks correspond to the button group icon,
The second sensing block corresponds to the cursor control icon,
4. The integrated input device according to claim 4, wherein the fourth sensing block corresponds to the touch key icon.   14. The integrated input device according to claim 13, wherein the panel is a transparent plastic flake.   15. The integrated input device according to claim 14, wherein the sensing layer is composed of two transparent plastic flakes.   The integrated input device of claim 15, wherein a plurality of transmission wires are connected to the first sensing block.   The integrated input device of claim 16, wherein the plurality of third sensing blocks are electrically connected to connect a plurality of signal transmission conductors.   The integrated input device according to claim 17, wherein the touch key icons are composed of left and right key icons.   The integrated input device of claim 18, wherein the fourth sensing block and the third sensing block are electrically connected. The integrated input device further includes a backlight layer,
The backlight layer is disposed below the sensing layer, on which a transparent plastic flake is provided, on which a first surface and a second surface are provided,
The first surface includes a plurality of first light emitting components corresponding to the first sensing block, each light emitting component extending a power transmission lead,
A plurality of the first electrode blocks and a plurality of second light emitting components corresponding to the second electrode blocks are provided on the second surface, and each of the second light emitting components is electrically connected and further transmits power. The integrated input device according to claim 19, wherein the lead wires are connected.   The integrated input device according to claim 20, wherein the first light emitting component is a light emitting diode.   The integrated input device according to claim 20, wherein the second light-emitting component is a light-emitting component of a cold light plate (EL). The integrated input device further comprises a bottom layer,
21. The integrated input device according to claim 20, wherein the bottom layer is a part on which the panel, the sensing layer, and the backlight layer are mounted.

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