JPH0512938U - keyboard - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Configuration] A display unit 3 for displaying the definition content of the function key 2 is provided in the vicinity corresponding to each of the function keys 2, and means for controlling the change of the definition content by built-in software is provided. [Effect] The movement of the line of sight of the operator can be minimized. Further, even if the definition contents change as the program progresses, it becomes unnecessary to exchange the templates by changing the display contents on the program.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to an improved keyboard used for an input terminal such as a computer.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Keyboards used as input devices in conventional computers are equipped with function keys that have special meanings in addition to keys for entering alphabets and kana. The meaning of these function keys can be defined and changed by software. Since the definition contents change depending on the program used, the contents are displayed on a part of the display, or a template in which the definition contents are written is pasted near the function keys.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 When the conventional keyboard described above is displayed on a part of the display, the effective surface area of the display is narrowed because the surface of the keyboard is occupied for displaying the contents of the function keys. Further, since the actual position of the key is far from the display of its contents, it is necessary to move the line of sight, which causes the worker to be tired easily and inefficient. When pasting a template and using it, it is necessary to prepare another plate for each program unit, and there is also the disadvantage that the template must be replaced each time the definition content changes.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The keyboard of the present invention has a display unit for displaying the definition content of the function key near each of the function keys, and has means for controlling the change of the definition content by the built-in software.

[0005]

Embodiments Next, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention. A function key group 2 is provided above the keyboard body 1, and a small liquid crystal display panel 3 for displaying the definition contents of each key is arranged on the function key group 2. Since the definition content is a function that can be controlled by the software each time the function is changed, it is possible to display or change the necessary messages through the software.

[0006]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, by using the keyboard according to the present invention, the definition contents of the function keys can be displayed near the keys without preparing a template for each program, so the movement of the operator's line of sight is minimized. it can. Moreover, even if the definition contents change as the program progresses, it is not necessary to replace the template if the display contents are changed on the program. Furthermore, there is an effect that a part of the display is not occupied for displaying the definition contents of the function keys. In addition, the display board on the key board can be used for other purposes such as operation instructions.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Keyboard body 2 Function key group 3 Small LCD panel

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A keyboard comprising a display unit for displaying the definition content of the function key in the vicinity of each of the function keys, and means for controlling the change of the definition content by built-in software. ..