JPH03125215A - Mouse device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To instruct a large moved variable of a pointer by outputting the data stored in a storage part to the outside via a switch means every time a user operates an operation means. CONSTITUTION:When a mouse button 6 is pushed, the moved variable data stored in a storage part 3 is transferred to a main body device via a conversion part 5. Therefore the moved variable of a mouse device can be repetitively transferred to the main body device just with push of the button 6 after a desired moved variable is once stored in the part 3. Thus it is possible to transfer a moved variable obtained by multiplying the first moved variable by an integer just with push of the button 6 after the single movement of the mouse.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mouse device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a novel configuration of a so-called mouse device used in a console such as a combicoater to specify the position of a pointer on a graphic monitor display and to perform auxiliary data input.

Conventional mouse devices are equipped with a movement amount detection unit using a mechanical detection means using a sphere partially exposed on the bottom surface, an optical detection means, etc., and when the user moves the mouse device itself, It has the function of detecting transitions and transmitting them as data to the main unit that has a built-in central processing unit. Such a mouse device is used as a pointing device that allows easy construction of an interactive user interface, especially on a console with a graphic display, and as the most basic means of event generation, especially in event-driven application software. For one thing, its use has expanded greatly in recent years.

In general use of a mouse device, the mouse device detects its own displacement as X-direction component data and Y-direction component data that are orthogonal to each other, and transfers this data to the main device, so that the cursor representing the pointer is It is used so that it moves in the same direction and distance on the display as the mouse device moves. That is, the mouse device is used by moving it on a two-dimensional plane. Therefore, if the user attempts to move the pointer by a large amount, the amount of movement of the mouse device must also be increased.

However, in reality, the area around the mouse device in which the device can be moved is limited, so if you need to move the pointer a large distance, move the mouse device a predetermined amount and then lift it. It is necessary to repeat the operation of returning the device to the movement start position while preventing the movement amount detection means from operating, and then moving the device in the same direction again.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention As mentioned above, when the movable area of the conventional mouse device is narrow compared to the necessary amount of movement, it is necessary to repeat complicated operations. It cannot be said that it is a good pointing device.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems of the prior art and to provide a novel mouse device that is easy to operate even with large amounts of movement.

Means for solving the problem, that is, according to the present invention, a detection means for detecting the amount of movement and direction of movement of the user caused by the user's operation, and information on the amount of movement and direction of movement detected by the detection means are stored. It comprises a storage section, a switch means for selectively connecting the data outputted by the detection means and the data stored in the storage section to the outside, and an operation means for operating the switch means, and usually the detection means A mouse characterized in that the data outputted by the means is outputted to the outside, and the data stored in the storage section can be outputted to the outside each time a user operates the operation means. Equipment is provided.

Function The main feature of the mouse device according to the present invention is that it includes a storage section that stores the amount of movement of the mouse device, and a switch means for instructing transfer of the amount of movement stored in the storage section. .

That is, as described above, when using a conventional mouse device to move the position of a cursor on a display screen, the operation becomes rather complicated in places where the movable area of the mouse device is narrow.

In contrast, in the mouse device according to the present invention, the amount of movement is stored in the storage section, and the stored data can be repeatedly sent to the main body device by instructions via the switch means. Therefore, a large amount of movement can be instructed to the main unit simply by repeatedly operating the switch means.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings, but the following disclosure is only one embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention in any way.

Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a basic configuration example of a mouse device constructed according to the present invention.

As shown in the figure, this mouse device 7 includes an X-direction movement distance detection section 1, a Y-direction movement distance detection section 2, and a storage section 3.
, a switch section 4 , and a data conversion section 5 .

X-direction movement distance detection section 1 and y-direction movement distance detection section 2
detects the amount of movement of the mouse device 7 by the user's operation for the right X direction component and the right Y direction component, which are orthogonal to each other. Furthermore, the storage unit 3 can store movement amount data detected by these pair of detection units. The data conversion unit 5 has a function of converting the format of data in order to transfer it to a main unit (not shown), and by switching the switch unit 4, the data stored in the storage unit 3 can be changed in the X direction. The data output by the moving distance detecting section 1 and the X-direction moving distance detecting section 2 are selectively transferred to the main device. The switch unit 4 is operated by a mouse button 6 provided on a mouse device 7, and normally the X-direction movement distance detection unit 1 and the X-direction movement distance detection unit 2 are activated, and when the mouse button 6 is pressed, the storage unit is activated. 3 is input to the data conversion section 5.

In the mouse device configured as described above, normally, as with conventional mouse devices, the amount of movement of the mouse device caused by the user's operation is determined by the X-direction movement distance detection section 1 and the X-direction movement distance detection section 2. is detected and transferred to the main device via the data conversion section 5.

On the other hand, when the mouse button 6 is pressed, the movement amount data stored in the storage section 3 is transferred to the main device via the conversion section 5. Therefore, once the mouse device has been moved and the desired amount of movement has been stored in the storage unit 3, the amount of movement can be repeatedly transferred to the main unit by simply pressing the mouse button 6. That is, by moving the mouse once, pressing mouse button 6 I ('l- alone,
A movement amount that is an integral multiple of the initial movement amount can be transferred to the main device.

Embodiment 2 FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing another example of the configuration of a mouse device configured according to the present invention.

As shown in the figure, this mouse device 7 includes an X-direction movement distance detection section 1, an X-direction movement distance detection section 2, and a storage section 3.
, a switch section 4, and a pair of data conversion sections 5a and 5.
b.

X-direction movement distance detection section 1 and X-direction movement distance detection section 2
detects the amount of movement of the mouse device 7 by the user's operation in terms of the X-direction component and the Y-direction component, which are perpendicular to each other. Furthermore, the storage unit 3 can store movement amount data detected by these pair of detection units. The data converter 5a has a function of converting the format of data detected by the X-direction moving distance detecting section 1 and the X-direction moving distance detecting section 2 in order to transfer the data to a main unit (not shown). Furthermore, the data converting unit 5b has a function of converting the format of data stored in the storage unit 3 in order to transfer the data to a main unit (not shown).

The data converted by these data conversion units 5a and 5b is selectively transferred to the main unit by switching the switch unit 4. Note that the switch section 4 is operated by a mouse button 6 provided on a mouse device 7,
Normally, the data of the data converter 5a is the data of the mouse button 6.
The configuration is such that when the button is pressed, the data in the data converter 5b is transferred to the main unit.

In the mouse device 7 configured as described above, normally, as with conventional mouse devices, the amount of movement of the mouse device caused by the user's operation is determined by the X-direction movement distance detection unit 1 and the
Detected by direction movement distance detection section 2, data conversion section 5
The data is transferred to the main unit via a.

On the other hand, when the mouse button 6 is pressed, the movement amount data stored in the storage section 3 is transferred to the main device via the conversion section 5b. Therefore, once the mouse device has been moved and the desired amount of movement has been stored in the storage unit 3, the amount of movement can be repeatedly transferred to the main unit simply by pressing the mouse button 6. That is, by moving the mouse once, each time the mouse button 6 is pressed thereafter, a movement amount that is an integral multiple of the initial movement amount can be transferred to the main body device.

Effects of the Invention As explained above, the mouse device according to the present invention is capable of repeatedly sending data on the amount of movement of the mouse device simply by operating a switch. It is possible to instruct the pointer to move twice as much. Therefore, unlike conventional mouse devices, a large amount of movement of the pointer can be specified without the complicated operation of lifting the mouse device and returning it to the movement starting position.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a basic configuration example of a mouse device constructed according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing another basic configuration example of a mouse device constructed according to the present invention. be. [Main reference numbers] 1...X direction movement distance detection section, 2...Y direction movement distance detection section, 3...Storage section, 4...Switch section, 5...Data conversion section, 6... Mouse button, 7... Mouse device

Claims (1)

[Claims] A detection means for detecting the amount of movement and direction of movement of the user caused by the user's operation; a storage section for storing information on the amount of movement and the direction of movement detected by the detection means; It comprises a switch means for selectively connecting the data to be output and the data stored in the storage unit to the outside, and an operation means for operating the switch means, and the switch means normally detects the output of the detection means. What is claimed is: 1. A mouse device characterized in that the mouse device is configured to output the data stored in the storage section to the outside each time a user operates the operation means.