JP3517490B2 - Electronic device, operation device of electronic device, and imaging device - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic device, an operating device for the electronic device, and an image pickup device, and more particularly to an operating means thereof.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an electronic device such as a personal computer, a trackball is used for moving a cursor displayed on a monitor or selecting one of a plurality of items. Such pointing devices are often used.

For example, as shown in FIG. 16, a pointing device 1 is attached to a video camera body 100 which is an electronic device.
03 is attached, and electronic viewfinder (EVF) 1
There is one in which the cursor displayed at 04 is moved or a menu item is selected.

In such a pointing device, since the operations of a plurality of functions can be integrated in one operation member, the operation system of the device can be simply summarized and the device can be downsized.

Further, since two or more switches can be assigned to one device, the operator can perform a plurality of operations by operating the pointing device without releasing the keys. it can. Compared to the case where one function is assigned to one key, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience of use such as having to search for the operating member by hand and visually confirm the position of the operating member. The operability can be greatly improved.

[0006]

However, since the base of the pointing device in the above-mentioned conventional example is fixed to the main body of the device, the pointing device may be different depending on the size of the operator's hand or the length of the finger. , There was a problem that the operation was mistaken because the position of the fingertip and the pointing device did not match well. For example, when operating the position of the cursor displayed on the monitor as shown in FIG. 17, the operator operates the pointing device with the intention of moving the cursor to the right as shown in FIG. Even intentionally, the cursor may move in a direction different from the intended direction such as the upper right or lower right as shown in FIG. 17B due to an error in the input direction due to a slight positional shift.

For example, in the above video camera,
Since the operator looks into the EVF 104 and operates the pointing device 103, the pointing device 1
It is not practical to visually check the position of 03 and the input direction, and the operability may be impaired depending on the size of the operator's hand, the length of the finger, and the way the camera is held. There was a problem that the operator could not move or select a menu item as the operator wanted.

[0008]

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and in the invention described in claim 1, the display means for displaying an index and the display means for displaying are provided. Having an operation means for moving the index,
In an electronic device that can be used in a gripped state, the operating device has a convex member on a mounting base, the electronic device includes a crown gear-shaped concave member, and the convex and concave portions are aligned by turning. It is characterized in that it has an adjusting means for adjusting to a plurality of attached states by changing it, and an operation of moving the index is possible in each of the plurality of attached states.

[0009]

[0010]

[0011]

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in an electronic device having display means for displaying an index and an operation device for moving the index displayed by the display means, the operation device has a protrusion on a mounting base. A rubber sheet is attached to the electronic device, and an adjusting unit that adjusts to a plurality of attachment states by changing the position where the protrusion is slid and pressed against the rubber sheet is provided. The present invention is characterized in that an operation of moving the index is possible in each of the plurality of attached states.

[0013]

[0014]

[0015]

[0016]

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in an electronic device, a disk-shaped substrate having a plurality of switches arranged on a circumference and a lever operating direction tilted at a central opening of the substrate are operated. Of the plurality of switches, the operating means for conducting a predetermined switch, and the changing means for changing the relative relationship between the operating direction of the lever of the operating means and the switch in conduction, the plurality of switches being the same. Divided into a switch group consisting of a set of switches corresponding to the operation purpose,
The changing means changes the relative relationship of the switch in conduction with the operating direction of the operating means by rotating the operating means in correspondence with the switch group.

[0018]

[0019]

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, a limiting means for limiting the conduction of the plurality of switches is further provided, and the limiting means limits the conduction of the switches. The changing means changes the relative relationship between the operating direction of the operating means and the switch in conduction.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect of the invention, the limiting means is composed of an insulating member.

According to a sixth aspect of the invention, in the fourth aspect of the invention, the limiting means disconnects a predetermined switch output of the plurality of switches from electrical connection.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, there is further provided a contact substrate having a contact terminal that is electrically connected to a part of the plurality of switches when being stacked on the substrate. The changing means changes the relative relationship of the switch in conduction with the operating direction of the operating means by rotating the contact substrate.

[0024]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

<< First Embodiment >> FIG. 1 is an external view of a video camera, which is an electronic apparatus according to the first embodiment, and is almost the same as that shown in FIG. 16 of the prior art. The structure of the pointing device 3, which is the operating means, is different. This structure will be described later. In addition, although a video camera is described as an example in the present embodiment, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to this and may be used in other electronic devices.

Next, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the system of the video camera, and FIG. 3 shows the camera signal processing unit shown in FIG. 2 in detail, in which the pointing device 3 provided in the video camera is used. The EV that is the display means
For example, AF (automatic focal length control) or AE is displayed on the display unit of F4.
It is a figure which shows the system which controls the position of the cursor which is an index at the time of displaying the position which performs (automatic exposure control). The system will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. Here, such an index is not limited to AE and AF, and may be used for other operations.

In FIG. 2, a subject image 1 is picked up and input to a lens / image pickup unit 2 which is an image pickup means. Zoom lens 2a and focus lens 2b in the lens / imaging unit 2
Are driven by servo mechanisms 5a and 5b, and the servo mechanisms 5a and 5b are controlled by a microcomputer 9. The video signal output from the lens / imaging unit 2 is converted into a signal for display on the EVF 4 in the camera signal processing unit 6 and a signal suitable for recording in the recording / reproducing device 7. A signal output by operating the pointing device 3 is input to the microcomputer 9 in parallel with a signal output by operating another operation switch 8 (camera operation switch, recorder operation switch, etc.).

Next, in FIG. 3, when the microcomputer 9 receives the output signal of the pointing device 3, the microcomputer 9 determines the operating direction of the pointing device 3, issues a command to move the display of the cursor to the character generator 10, and sends the command to the synthesizing circuit 12. Is entered. Further, the video signal output from the image pickup unit 2c is subjected to predetermined signal processing by the video signal processing circuit 11 and input to the synthesis circuit 12. Then, the cursor display signal generated by the character generator 10 and the video signal processed by the video signal processing circuit 11 are combined by the combining circuit 12 and displayed on the EVF 4. The image pickup unit 2c, the video signal processing circuit 11, the character generator 10, and the synthesizing circuit 12 correspond to the camera signal processing unit 6 in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a structural diagram of the pointing device 3 in the first embodiment. The pointing device 3 according to the present embodiment has four tact switches 41.
And a cover 43, which is tiltable in any direction about a fulcrum 45 within a certain angle range, and a cover 43. The lever 42 has a disk-shaped push plate for pushing the tact switch 41 when tilted. 44 is attached.

When the lever 42 is tilted in either direction, the push plate 44 also tilts and touches the tact switch 41. When the lever 42 is tilted further, the push plate 44 pushes the tact switch 41 and the switch is turned on. become. The tact switch 41 is arranged so that four switches are at the apex of the cross, and the switch pushed by the push plate 44 to be turned on differs depending on the tilting direction of the lever 42. Different switch functions are assigned to the respective switches.

Next, FIG. 5A is a configuration diagram of a rotating mechanism which is a feature of the pointing device 3 in the first embodiment.

On the mounting base side of the pointing device 3, a convex member 51 having a cross-shaped mountain as shown in FIG. 5C is attached. Further, a crown gear-shaped recess member 52 provided with a plurality of grooves is attached to the main body of the video camera. Then, normally, as shown in FIG. 5A, with the peaks of the convex member 51 and the valleys of the concave member 52 meshing with each other,
The posture of the pointing device 3 is fixed by pressing the convex member 51 against the concave member 52 by the elastic force of the spring 54 inserted between the exterior cover 53 and the convex member 51.

From the thus fixed state, the claw 55 provided on the pointing device 3 is hooked to lift the pointing device 3 against the elastic force of the spring 54, so that the peaks of the convex member 51 and the valleys of the concave member 52 are separated. The engagement is disengaged and the pointing device 3 is
Rotation around the central axis becomes free as shown in. In this way, when the pointing device 3 is freely rotated, the convex member 51 is pressed against the convex member 52 again by the elastic force of the spring 54 by releasing the pointing device 3 at an arbitrary position. The peaks of 51 mesh with a valley other than the valley that was meshed in front of the recessed material 52, and the pointing device 3 is fixed again. In the present embodiment, the convex member 51 and the concave member 5 described above are used.
2, the spring 54 and the claw 55 constitute an adjusting means.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the pointing device 3 is configured to be rotatable with respect to the main body of the apparatus, so that the direction intended by the operator and the movement of the cursor coincide with each other. Since it can be fixed at the optimum position, the cursor can be moved and menu items can be selected according to the operator's wishes without impairing operability depending on the operator's hand size, finger length, and camera holding style. Now you can do it. The pointing device 3 is not limited to the one having the structure described in the present embodiment.

<< Second Embodiment >> FIG. 6 is an external view of a video camera according to the second embodiment, which is almost the same as that shown in FIG. The structure of a certain pointing device 3 is different.
This structure will be described later.

Next, FIG. 7 shows a structural diagram of the pointing device 3 in the present embodiment. The pointing device 3 shown here includes four switch contacts 61, a lever 63 that can be tilted in any direction around a fulcrum 62 within a certain angle range, and a cover 64.
3 is provided with a disc-shaped push plate 65. When the lever 63 is tilted in either direction, the push plate 65 is also tilted, and the contact 66 provided on the push plate 65 causes the switch contact 6 to move.
It contacts with 1 and becomes conductive, and the switch is turned on. The switch contact that is contacted and turned on differs depending on the direction in which the lever 63 is tilted, and in this case also, different switch functions are assigned to the four switch contacts.

Next, FIG. 8 shows a block diagram of a slide mechanism which is a feature of the pointing device 3 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 8B, a convex member 71 having several mountain-shaped protrusions as shown in FIG. 8C is attached to the attachment base side of the pointing device 3. Also, a rubber sheet 72 is provided on the video camera body side.
Is attached. The protruding portion of the protruding member 71 is pressed and fixed to the rubber sheet 72 so that the pointing device 3 does not move easily due to the elastic force of the spring 74 inserted between the pressing plate 73 and the protruding member 71.

From the thus fixed state, the claw 75 provided on the pointing device 3 is hooked to vertically pull up the pointing device 3 against the elastic force of the spring 74, so that the protruding portion of the convex member 71 has the above-mentioned rubber sheet. 72, pointing device 3
Can freely move in parallel within the area of the opening of the exterior cover 76.

In this way, the pointing device 3
When the pointing device 3 is moved to an arbitrary position together with the pressing plate 73 and the spring 74 in a state where the plane movement of the pointing device 3 is free, and then the pointing device 3 is released, the elastic force of the spring 74 causes the convex member 71 to move again.
Is pressed against the rubber sheet 72, the protrusion of the convex member 71 bites into the rubber sheet 72, and the pointing device 73 is fixed at a new position. In this embodiment,
The convex member 71, the rubber sheet 72, and the pressing plate 7 described above
3, the spring 74 and the claw 75 constitute an adjusting means.

As described above, in this embodiment, since the pointing device is slidable within the range in which it does not protrude from the video camera, it is not a hindrance when holding the camera, and the position of the pointing device suitable for the operator. Now you can take images.

Since the system configuration of the video camera main body and the configuration of the cursor display system of this embodiment are the same as those shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 shown in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted.

In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the pointing device is slid has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and switches of other forms may be slid. Further, in the present embodiment, since no mechanical structure for restraining the rotation of the pointing device 3 around the central axis is provided, the pointing device 3 can be moved by rotating the pointing device.

<< Third Embodiment >> FIG. 9 is an external view of a video camera according to the third embodiment, which is almost the same as that shown in FIG. The structure of a certain pointing device 3 is different.
This structure will be described later.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram of the tilt mechanism of the pointing device 3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 10, the pointing device 3 is attached to a U-shaped pedestal 81 attached to the main body of the video camera via a rotary shaft 82 orthogonal to the central axis of the lever 86, and is rotated around this axis. It is possible to move. As shown in FIGS. 10 (c) and 10 (d), the outer cover 83 is provided with a hole larger than the outer diameter of the pointing device 3, and the pointing device 3 extends in the direction defined by the mechanism within the range of this hole. It is possible to swing and fix it at any mounting angle. For example, the pointing device 3 may be fixed by providing a screw on the rotary shaft 82, loosening it only when changing the mounting angle, and tightening it in other states. In this embodiment,
The pedestal and the rotating shaft 82 described above constitute an adjusting means.

With the above configuration, the operating means can be adjusted so that the mounting angle is suitable for the size of the hand of the operator, the length of the finger, the habit of operation, and the like.

The system configuration of the video camera main body and the configuration of the cursor display system in this embodiment are also as follows.
Since it is similar to FIGS. 2 and 3 shown in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted. Also, pointing device 3
The structure is also the same as that of FIG. 4 or 6 shown in the first or second embodiment, and therefore the description thereof is omitted.

<< Fourth Embodiment >> FIG. 11 is a structural diagram of a pointing device according to a fourth embodiment. The pointing device of the present embodiment is slightly different from the pointing device itself described in the first to third embodiments in which the base itself is fixed to the device main body 91, and is relatively different from the device main body 91. The position is fixed. The circuit board 93 on which the tact switch 92 arranged inside the pointing device 3 is arranged is fitted in the mounting groove 95 provided on the inner wall of the cover 94, and the cover 94 has a part of the circuit board 93 outside. An appropriately sized window 96 is provided so that the window 96 is exposed.

The circuit board 93 is slidable with respect to the mounting groove 95, and can be rotated inside the pointing device 3 by moving a part of the circuit board 93 exposed from the window 96. By thus rotating the circuit board 93 and changing the relative position of the tact switch 92 with respect to the apparatus main body 91, the relative relationship between the operating direction of the lever 98 of the pointing device 3 and the switch in conduction can be changed. Even if the position of the tact switch 92 is changed by the rotation of the circuit board 93, the pressing plate 97 has a disk shape. Therefore, when the lever 98 is tilted, the tact switch 92 can be pressed by any part on its outer circumference. It is possible. In the present embodiment, the push plate 97 described above is used.
And the lever 98 constitute an operating means, and the circuit board 9
3, the mounting groove 95 and the window 96 constitute a changing unit.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the pointing device itself is fixed to the main body of the apparatus, but the operability of the pointing device can be improved by changing the position of the tact switch inside the main body. .

The system configuration of the video camera main body and the configuration of the cursor display system in this embodiment are also
Since it is similar to FIGS. 2 and 3 shown in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted.

<< Fifth Embodiment >> FIG. 12 is a structural diagram of a pointing device according to a fifth embodiment. The pointing device of the present embodiment has its base fixed to the main body of the apparatus, and its relative position to the main body of the apparatus does not change. As shown in FIG.
The pointing device 3 has twelve tactile switches 201 built-in, and the tactile switches 201 are arranged on the same circumference of the substrate 202 at equal intervals. Of twelve tactile switches, three switches corresponding to the same operation purpose are provided (in the figure, switches having the same operation purpose are shown with the same pattern), and three switches corresponding to the same operation purpose are provided.
Four sets of tact switch groups are built in the pointing device 3 side by side with one switch as one set.

From the lever 203, the tact switch 2
An arm 204 for pushing 01 is extended in a cross shape so that each of the arms 204 can push a tact switch for different operation purposes. When changing the relative relationship between the operation direction of the lever 203 having such a configuration and the switch that is in conduction, the lever 203 is rotated about the central axis and is selected from among three tact switches 201 having the same operation purpose. By selecting a switch that can be pushed by the arm 204, the relative relationship between the operating direction of the lever 203 and the switch in conduction can be changed in correspondence with the three switches. In the present embodiment, the lever 203, the arm 204, and the fulcrum 206 described above constitute an operating unit and a changing unit.

Even when the lever 203 is thus rotated, each of the arms 204 corresponds to the tact switch 201 having a different operation purpose on a one-to-one basis, and the four operation directions must function without overlapping the operation purposes. You can

<< Sixth Embodiment >> FIG. 13 is a structural diagram of a pointing device according to a sixth embodiment. The pointing device of the present embodiment has its base fixed to the main body of the apparatus, and its relative position to the main body of the apparatus does not change. As shown in FIG.
The pointing device 3 includes a contact point 211 and a contact point 212.
An insulating sheet 214, which is a limiting means having notches 213 provided at four positions, is inserted between the contact points 211 and 212, and the contact points 211 and 212 come into contact with each other at the notch portions 213, and the contacts are electrically connected to each other to turn on the switch. Becomes

Here, the insulator sheet 214 is the cover 2
Since it is slidably attached to the attachment groove 218 provided on the inner wall of the cover 15, it can rotate around the central axis of the lever 217 and the window 21 provided on the cover 215.
By moving a part of the insulator sheet 214 exposed at 6 and rotating the insulator sheet 214, the position of the notch 213 with respect to the contact 212 is changed, and the contact 211 and the contact 212
It is possible to change the relative relationship between the operating direction of the lever and the switch that conducts by changing the position where the contacts contact and conduct. In the present embodiment, the lever 217,
The push plate 220 and the fulcrum 219 form an operating unit, and the insulator sheet 214 and the window 216 form a changing unit.

<< Seventh Embodiment >> FIG. 14 is a structural diagram of a pointing device according to a seventh embodiment. The pointing device of the present embodiment has its base fixed to the main body of the apparatus, and its relative position to the main body of the apparatus does not change. As shown in FIG.
The tact switches 221 are arranged on the same circumference on the switch substrate 222 in twelve, and the switch terminals 223 of the tact switch 221 are exposed on the back surface of the switch substrate 222.

Below the switch board 222, a contact board 225 having four contact terminals 224 arranged thereon is overlapped. A part of the contact substrate 225 is exposed from a window 227 provided in the cover 226, and the contact substrate 225 itself is slidably attached to the groove 228 inside the cover, and thus is exposed from the window 227. By moving a part of the contact substrate 225, the lever 229 can be rotated around the central axis. An output signal line 230 extends from each terminal 224 on the contact substrate 225 toward the outside of the pointing device 3.

Tact switch 2 on switch substrate 222
21 are independent of each other and have no electrical contact with the outside. When the switch board 222 and the contact board 225 are stacked, the switch terminal 223 and the terminal 2 on the contact board 225 are stacked.
Only the switch in contact with 24 has electrical contact with the outside for the first time.

Since the contact board 225 is rotatable, the contact board 225 is rotated to change the switch terminal 223 which comes into contact with the contact terminal 224 on the contact board 225, whereby the lever 229 is tilted and pushed to the push plate 231. You can select the tact switch that operates when the lever 229
It is possible to change the relative relationship between the operating direction of and the switch that is in conduction. In this embodiment, the lever 229
The push plate 231 constitutes an operating means, and the contact substrate 2
25, the window 227, and the mounting groove 228 constitute a changing unit.

<< Eighth Embodiment >> FIG. 15 is a structural diagram of a pointing device according to an eighth embodiment. The pointing device of the present embodiment has its base fixed to the main body of the apparatus, and its relative position to the main body of the apparatus does not change. As shown in FIG.
There are 12 switch contacts 18, which are arranged at equal intervals on the same circumference on the substrate. 12 switch contacts 2
Three of 41 are switches corresponding to the same operation purpose, and these three are arranged side by side as a set.

In the pointing device 3 according to the present embodiment, four sets of switch contacts 241 corresponding to the same operation purpose are sequentially arranged on the same circumference. From each switch contact 241, a respective signal line 242 extends toward the outside, and among the 12 switch contacts 241, terminals for outputting different target signals are provided at equal intervals. The signal lines from a total of four terminals arranged in line are grouped together externally, and in the case of the present embodiment, a set of three signal lines is formed. It is possible to select a set of switch contacts 241 capable of detecting an operation by arbitrarily selecting a set electrically connected to the outside from a set of signal lines outputting the same purpose signal of each set by changing means. Therefore, it is possible to change the relative relationship between the operating direction of the lever 243 and the switch in conduction.

[0064]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the display means for displaying the index and the operation means for moving the index displayed by the display means are held and held. In the electronic device that can be used in, the operating device has an adjusting unit that adjusts to a plurality of attachment states by being rotated with respect to the electronic device, and moves the index in each of the plurality of attachment states. It is configured so that it can be operated. With this configuration, when the electronic device is gripped and used, the device main body of the operation means suitable for the size of the operator's hand, the length of the finger, the habit of operation, etc. Since it can be adjusted to the attached state to the electronic device, the electronic device can be reliably operated.

[0065]

[0066]

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in an electronic device having display means for displaying an index and an operating device for moving the index displayed by the display means, the operating device is the electronic device. It is configured to have an adjusting means for adjusting to a plurality of attached states by sliding with respect to each other, and to perform an operation of moving the index in each of the plurality of attached states. With this configuration, when the electronic device is gripped and used, the device main body of the operation means suitable for the size of the operator's hand, the length of the finger, the habit of operation, etc. Since the adjustment can be performed by sliding the operation means to the attachment position to the electronic device, the electronic device can be reliably operated.

[0068]

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in an operating device for electronic equipment, a disk-shaped substrate having a plurality of switches arranged on a circumference, and an operating direction of a lever tilted at a central opening of the substrate. Accordingly, there is provided an operating means for conducting a predetermined switch among the plurality of switches and a changing means for changing the relative relationship between the operating direction of the lever of the operating means and the switch conducting. With this configuration, the relative relationship between the operating direction of the operating means and the switch that is actually conducting can be arbitrarily changed as necessary. Then, the operability of the operating device of the electronic device is significantly improved.

[0070]

[0071]

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, a limiting means for limiting the conduction of the plurality of switches is further provided, and the limiting means limits the conduction of the switches. The changing means is configured to change the relative relationship between the operating direction of the operating means and the switch in conduction. With such a configuration, in addition to the above-described effect, it is possible to improve the operability by limiting the conduction of the switch.

According to a fifth aspect of the invention, in the fourth aspect of the invention, the limiting means is composed of an insulating member. In addition to the above-mentioned effects, the insulating member can easily limit the conduction of the switch.

According to a sixth aspect of the invention, in the invention of the fourth aspect, the limiting means is configured to disconnect an electrical connection of a predetermined switch output of the plurality of switches. In addition to the above effects, the electrical connection of the switch output can be cut off to easily limit the conduction of the switch.

[0075]

[0076]

[0077]

[0078]

[0079]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a video camera according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a configuration block diagram of a video camera according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a configuration block diagram of a video camera according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a structural diagram of a pointing device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of a turning mechanism of the pointing device in the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an external view of a video camera according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a structural diagram of a pointing device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram of a slide mechanism of the pointing device in the second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an external view of a video camera according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of a tilt mechanism of a pointing device according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a structural diagram of a pointing device according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a structural diagram of a pointing device according to a fifth embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a structural diagram of a pointing device according to a sixth embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a structural diagram of a pointing device according to a seventh embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a structural diagram of a pointing device according to an eighth embodiment.

FIG. 16 is an external view of a conventional video camera.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the movement of the cursor of the video camera.

[Explanation of symbols]

3 Pointing device 4 EVF 41,92,201,221 Tact switch 42,63,98,203,217,229,243
Lever 44, 65, 97, 220, 231 Push plate 45, 62, 99, 206, 219 Support point 51, 71 Convex member 52 Recess member 54, 74 Spring 55, 75 Claw 72 Rubber sheet 73 Press plate 81 Pedestal 82 Rotation shaft 95 , 218, 228 Mounting groove 96, 216, 227 Window 100 Video camera body 204 Arm 214 Insulator sheet 211, 212 Contact 222 Switch substrate 223 Switch terminal 224 Contact terminal 225 Contact substrate 230, 242 Signal line

Continuation of front page (56) Reference JP-A-7-93092 (JP, A) JP-A-6-119106 (JP, A) JP-A-4-263308 (JP, A) JP-A-4-169922 (JP , A) JP 60-77231 (JP, A) JP 6-318134 (JP, A) JP 4-368081 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB) Name) H04N 5/225-5/247

Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] 1. An electronic device having display means for displaying an index and an operation device for moving the index displayed by the display means, wherein the electronic device can be used while being held, wherein the operation device is a mounting base. The electronic device has a concave member on the crown gear, and the electronic device has adjusting means for adjusting the engagement of the convex portion and the concave portion to a plurality of mounting states by changing the engagement thereof. An electronic device capable of performing an operation of moving the index in each of the plurality of attached states. 2. An electronic device having display means for displaying an index and an operating device for moving the index displayed by the display means, wherein the operating device has a convex member, which is a protrusion, on a mounting base. Then
A rubber sheet is attached to the electronic device, and the electronic device has an adjusting unit that adjusts to a plurality of attachment states by changing a position where the convex portion is slid against the rubber sheet and is pressed, and each of the plurality of attachment states is provided. An electronic device, wherein an operation of moving the index can be performed with. 3. A disk-shaped substrate having a plurality of switches arranged on a circumference, and a predetermined switch among the plurality of switches is conducted in accordance with an operating direction of a lever tilted at a central opening of the substrate. And a changing means for changing a relative relationship between the operating means and a switch in conduction with the operating direction of the lever of the operating means, wherein the plurality of switches are a set of switches corresponding to the same operation purpose. The electronic device is divided into groups, and the changing means changes the relative relationship of the switches in conduction with the operating direction of the operating means by rotating the operating means in correspondence with the switch group. 4. The changing means further comprises a limiting means for limiting the conduction of the plurality of switches, and the changing means limits the conduction of the switch so that the changing means is in contact with the operating direction of the operating means. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein a relative relationship is changed. 5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the limiting unit is made of an insulating member. 6. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the limiting unit disconnects a predetermined switch output electrically from the plurality of switches. 7. The operating device further includes a contact substrate having a contact terminal that is electrically connected to a part of the plurality of switches when the operating device is turned on the substrate. 4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the relative relationship of the switch that is electrically connected to the operation direction of is changed.