JPH04111619U - keyboard - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To ensure that predetermined information can be notified to an operator using a keyboard without using auditory or visual means. [Structure] A solenoid 4 is provided in the main body of the keyboard 1, and when the solenoid 4 is driven, a striking member 5 hits the casing of the main body of the keyboard 1 to cause it to vibrate, and predetermined information is notified by this vibration. As long as the operator is touching the main body of the keyboard 1, the operator can instantly and reliably feel the vibration through the sense of touch, and can recognize the predetermined information without misperceiving it.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention is a key that is used as an operation input means to enter information into various electronic devices. It's about the board.

0002

[Conventional technology]

With conventional keyboards, for example, the electronic device to which the keyboard is connected the time set for the event, alarms or inputs for abnormal operations or equipment conditions; In order to notify the operator of information such as the response of the Configuration using auditory means or visual means such as indicators, LED displays, etc. It has been adopted.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, the conventional example described above has the following drawbacks.

0004 (1) When using auditory means, in a quiet environment, the equipment, including the operator, It becomes audible to people around you. Also, if you are in a noisy environment, The author may have difficulty hearing the notification and may not be able to recognize the notification. Further similar information In an environment where similar devices that generate warning sounds are nearby, the warning sounds may be misinterpreted. Ru.

[0005] (2) If visual means are used, the operator can use the input keys on the keyboard or the original If you are only looking at the notification, it may be too late to notice the above notification, or you may miss it. be.

[0006] Therefore, the problem with the present invention is that the operator can immediately The present invention provides a keyboard that can notify the above specified information so that it can be reliably recognized by the person sitting at the seat. There are many things.

[0007]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above problems, according to the keyboard of the present invention, the keyboard body A configuration was adopted that included a means to vibrate the casing to notify predetermined information.

[0008]

[Effect]

According to such a configuration, predetermined information can be manipulated by vibration of the housing of the keyboard body. It is possible to reliably notify people by touch.

[0009]

【Example】

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Figure 1 shows the keyboard of the embodiment. Figure 2 shows a transparent view of the main parts related to the idea of the keyboard. FIG.

0010 In both figures, the keyboard, designated as a whole by reference numeral 1, is connected via cable 2 and connector 2a. and is connected to a host device (not shown). Inputs mounted in a matrix on the board 3 A group of input keys 7 is provided on the top surface of the main body of the keyboard 1. Various information is input to the host device depending on the operation.

[0011] In the configuration according to the present invention, the solenoid 4 shown in FIG. It is provided in the body near one side wall (left side wall in FIG. 2) 1a of the housing. Sole The noid 4 is fixed with its drive shaft 4a directly facing the side wall 1a, and The shaft 4a is driven in a direction toward and away from the side wall as shown by the arrow. Drive shaft 4a At the tip thereof, there is a striking member 5 for striking the side wall 1a by driving the solenoid 4. Fixed. The striking member 5 is rubberized so as not to generate noise even when striking the side wall 1a. It is made of an elastic material such as rubber.

0012 Also, in FIG. 2, reference numeral 6 is a solenoid control circuit that controls the drive of the solenoid 4. This is a circuit board equipped with. The solenoid control circuit receives command control signals from the host device. Assume that the solenoid 4 is driven according to the number. This circuit may be provided on the board 3. Alternatively, it may be provided on the host device side.

[0013] Based on this configuration, the above-mentioned set time, abnormal operation or abnormal state of the device When it becomes necessary to notify the operator of predetermined information such as an alarm or input response. , a command control signal from the host device to drive the solenoid 4 is sent to the solenoid on the board 6. output to the solenoid control circuit, and the solenoid control circuit outputs solenoid 4 accordingly. to drive. The drive shaft 4a is driven in the direction of the arrow, and the striking member 5 strikes the side wall 1a. , vibrates the housing of the keyboard 1 body. Strike once or multiple times in a row. be exposed. The vibration of the casing of the keyboard 1 body caused by this impact can be felt by touching the keyboard 1. The above information is transmitted to the operator by the operator's tactile sensation, and the information is alerted. It will be done.

[0014] Since the striking member 5 is made of an elastic body, no noise is generated by the striking. Or you can make it very small. Also, even if the environment around keyboard 1 is noisy, , regardless of that, the operator can feel the above vibration, so the above information is reliable. can be recognized. Also, devices that provide similar notifications, such as those provided by conventional auditory means, may also be used. There is no risk of misinterpreting the notification even if the location is nearby. Furthermore, the operator switches to keyboard 1. As long as the operator is touching it, the above vibrations will be felt no matter where he or she is looking. Not noticing the notification or noticing it late, as in the case of notification by sensory means It will never happen.

[0015] In addition, there is a wireless function that transmits input data wirelessly without connecting to the host device with a cable. The above vibration notification configuration can also be adopted for Yares keyboards. Of course. Also, keys such as laptop personal computers, etc. The above configuration can be adopted even when the board is integrated into the host device. Of course. Also, the main body of the keyboard can be moved using a drive means other than a solenoid. Of course, it is also possible to vibrate it.

[0016]

[Effect of the idea]

As is clear from the above explanation, according to the keyboard of the present invention, the keyboard Since we have adopted a configuration that includes a means of vibrating the body casing to notify specified information, the key - Since specified information is notified by the vibration of the board's casing, it is low noise and reliable. Predetermined information can be notified to the operator without misunderstanding the notification. This provides an excellent effect of being instantly noticed and reliably recognized.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a top view showing the appearance of a keyboard according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view transparently showing the main parts of the keyboard related to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 keyboard 2 Cable 3 Board with input keys mounted 4 Solenoid 5 Impact member 6 Solenoid control circuit board 7 Input key group

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A keyboard comprising means for notifying predetermined information by vibrating a casing of the keyboard body.