JPH05504219A - Data entry book with sheet identification function - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Data entry book technology field that fosters sorting and identification functions The present invention relates to keyboards and similar data entry devices, and more particularly to keyboards and similar data entry devices. Numerous overrides for manual labeling and automatic reassignment The present invention relates to a data entry device equipped with a ray.

Background technology Data entry devices, as a general category, have virtually no structure. are doing. However, a data entry device operated by a known human has multiple keys attached to a computer system or similar We are prepared. A typical data engineering device like this is a computer key Holds and telephone dial key bat. early computer keychain The code contained an array of alphanumeric and function keys. However However, as the development of computer systems and data entry systems progresses, As a result, input information has become more detailed and complex. Such data input The problem of complexity cannot be solved simply by increasing the number of keys. This soon became clear to those skilled in the art. In order to respond to this request, The person responsible for the Developed a data entry device. These devices are often referred to in the industry as Called the Assignment and Relabeling Keyport. Keyho like this covers the key and injects the imbuy coat assigned to the key below it. Used with multiple interchangeable overlays to visually display . For example, an overlay for a restaurant might display available Sunday menus. Display it so that it can be seen. Press the key corresponding to the item displayed on the overlay This generates a signal that causes the system to store the price in the register and identify the item.

Thus, large amounts of information can be given to the system by pressing a single key. . When the overlay is replaced, the operator must load a new program. or by registering an overlay related to the code. to send information to the system.

Such multiple overlay systems can be used to increase the flexibility of data entry equipment. While improving the flexibility and complexity to some extent, it is possible to limit the amount of information about the site. In order to answer further requests, those skilled in the art will appreciate the numerous sheet options available. barley for manual labeling and automatic key reassignment. We have developed a multi-page data entry device that can be used interchangeably for

One such device was delivered to Basch on April 28, 1987. No. 4,661,976, ``Electronic Telephone.'' Automatic telephone dialer using book (AUTOMATIC installed EPHONE) DIALERUTILIZING AN ELECTRONIC EPHON EBOOK). This device can be used with multiple sheets or a common base. Growing automatic telephone dialer supported on top. Each sheet has multiple electrical Developing a storybook. Optical detection array or open sheet detection in sheet array do. Information indicating which sheets are open or sent to the system for key reassignment. It will be done.

A somewhat similar device was published in February 1985 in Biotechnology m(l( IGi(TECI(NO[,0GY), Cary Lu on page 69) It is described in an article by LU.

The conventional device described above does not support key reassignment and key reassignment for data entry devices. However, there are some deficiencies in general. For example, this A device such as this accommodates one optical detector for each sheet and therefore requires less There is a tendency to grow upwards. In addition, optical detectors, and these Power consuming is a slim design or pocket type data entry This makes the production of Lee devices unrealistic. Furthermore, the number of pages that can be accommodated and sensitivity to damaged pages and optical detectors, and ambient light or real limited above.

Disclosure of invention It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an improved data entry device. It is. Another object of the present invention is to easily and inexpensively use the book as a data entry book. An object of the present invention is to provide a data entry device that can be manufactured in a number of ways.

According to the invention, a data entry device supporting a plurality of sheets or electrical elements Automatic key reassignment and manual relabeling data collected within entry device is provided. Place the sheets with their electrical elements on top of each other. A supporting means is arranged within the apparatus to form a plurality of capacitor elements. Ru. A connecting means is arranged between the electrical element and the electrical interface.

At this electrical interface, the capacitance between the sheets is measured and An open seat or an open jetty in the device is determined.

Brief description of the drawing The novel features of the invention are set forth in the claims. The present invention further provides The purpose and effect thereof, together with the purpose and effect thereof, may be best understood by the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It will be understood. In some of the accompanying drawings, like numbers refer to like elements. shall be expressed.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pair of exemplary data entry book sheets according to the present invention. be.

FIG. 1a is a perspective view of an exemplary array divider according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a plurality of data entry book sheets.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a data entry book according to the invention.

4 and 4a are data sheets for the embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. FIG.

FIG. 5 shows a part of the embodiment of the data entry book according to the present invention shown in FIG. This is a diagram.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the data entry book according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows the data entry book for the embodiment of the data entry book according to the invention shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a data sheet.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of the rear seat cover for the data entry book shown in Figure 6. It is a diagram.

9 is a diagram illustrating a passive insert suitable for use with the embodiment of FIG. 6; FIG. .

FIG. 1O is a diagram showing yet another embodiment of the data entry book according to the present invention. be.

FIG. 11 is used in the embodiment of the data entry book according to the present invention shown in FIG. 12. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pair of sample sheets.

FIG. 12 shows a plurality of data collected for use with the embodiment shown in FIG. FIG.

FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 13-13 in FIG. 12.

FIG. 14 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 14-14 in FIG. 15.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of yet another embodiment of the data entry book according to the present invention. be.

FIG. 16 shows an insert system compatible with a data entry book according to the present invention. FIG.

Figure 17 shows a cross-section of a pair of sorts for use in a data entry book. It is a diagram.

FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 18-18 in FIG. 15 and an enlarged portion of FIG. 23a. This is a diagram.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of multiple data sheets and array dividers according to the present invention. It is.

FIG. 20 shows the plurality of books shown in FIG. 19 with book covers and added barbs. It is a simple front view of a seat.

21a, 21b and 21c use array dividers, FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing three operating positions of the data book.

Figure 21d shows an array identification device using floating dividers. be.

FIG. 21e shows a capacitor circuit electrically equivalent to the device of FIG. 21d.

Figures 22 and 22a are diagrams showing replacement butotalents.

Figures 22b and 22c illustrate booklets being positioned for automatic booklet identification. FIG.

Figures 22d and 22e show electrically equivalent components of the devices of Figures 22b and 22c. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a capacitor circuit.

FIG. 23 is a top view of a data entry book with a note array according to the present invention. It is a diagram.

FIG. 23a is a cross-sectional view taken along line 23a-23a in FIG. 23.

FIG. 23b shows a part of the embodiment shown in FIG. 23.

Description of the preferred embodiment FIG. 1 shows a diagonal diagram of a pair of data entry book sheets 10 and 15 according to the present invention. This is a perspective view. The sheet 10 includes a base layer 11 and a conductor layer covered with an insulating layer 13. 12. The base layer 11 is made of paper or plastic or other suitable material. The insulating layer 13 is made of an insulating material such as plastic or similar material. made of an insulating material, such as a similar material. The conductor layer 12 includes an arbitrary number of conductor cores. coating layer, metallic powder or carbon black. Or is it practical to use a conventional binder blended with graphite? Canada Additionally, other conductive and semiconducting coatings or layers can be used. be. The conductive layer 12 and the insulating layer 13 are formed using any of the currently available techniques. Can be manufactured. Furthermore, the sheet IO forms an outwardly extending tail 14.

According to an important feature of the invention, which will be explained in detail below, this tail region of the conductor [12] The parts located in the area are electrically exposed and cannot be used for electrical connection to external electrical components. A usable note terminal 27 is formed. Furthermore, in this example, the single A sheet using conductive and semiconducting regions is outside the scope of the invention. Multiple conductor and/or semiconductor regions with independent connection tails without It is important to understand that it is possible to support the

Seat) 15 has the same configuration as the seat IO, and has a base! 1i16, conductor layer ■ 7, an insulating layer 18, an outwardly extending tail I9, and a sorting terminal 28.

For reasons detailed below, the tails 14 and 19 of sheets 10 and I5 are , preventing contact of exposed portions of conductor layers 12 and 17 and reducing parasitic capacitance between them. sufficient to minimize the parasitic capac i tance. It must be noted that they are placed at a sufficient distance. The tail 19 is shown in Figure 3. It is formed to be longer than the tail 14 for the reason shown in FIG.

Sorts 10 and 15 overlap and their capacitances are By the overlapping area, i.e. the thickness of the base layer 16 (of the sheet 15) plus the thickness of the (sheet 15) Depending on the distance between the same layers, which is the thickness of the insulating layer I3 (of the , a parallel plate defined by the dielectric constants of the material forming the base layer and the material forming the insulating layer. form a capacitor. Increase capacitance by removing insulating layer It will be obvious to those skilled in the art.

In the configuration example of sheets 10 and 15 shown in FIG. 1, the conductive layer and the insulating layer are 11 and 16, or from the description below, the sheet 10 and 15 must be coextensive with base layers 11 and I6, respectively. It will be clear to those skilled in the art that this is not necessary. Tails 14 and 15 Remove and place on leads or wires electrically connected to conductor layers 12 and 17. It must be noted that it is possible to change the Conductor layers 12 and 17 represents an electrical element. These have different configurations and and functions. iI of the present invention! Within the box, sheets 10 and 15 are It is also used as a component of a book and can be written, printed and read on both sides. It is possible to remove it. Typical paper and plastic film cabinets The recording form satisfies the above requirements. For special applications, sheets 10 and 15 , have different configurations. For example, these sheets can be used as index cards and It consists of a plastic pocket for storing similar items.

FIG. 2 schematically shows a sheet array 20, generally designated 20, with appropriate interconnections. FIG. Figure 2 shows the basic structure of the data entry book according to the present invention. It must be understood that this is a schematic diagram used to explain the working principle.

Therefore, for a more detailed understanding of the structure of the data book according to the present invention, the following See drawings and description. Sheet array 20 includes a plurality of generally flat sheets. -) 2122.23.24.25 and 26.

Sheets 21-26 are generally constructed according to sheets IO and 15 of FIG. having separate base layers supporting conductive and insulating materials arranged according to 1. It should be understood that there are (Notation "21-26" is 45.46.47 It is an abbreviation for . This notation can also be used for other components in the specification. There is. ) The sheet 21 further includes a conductor electrically connected to the conductor layer of the sheet 21. It includes conductor tails and leads 31 which should be understood to form a conductor tail. same Similarly, sheets 22-26 each have a It includes connection leads 32-36 that form corresponding electrical connections. Shown in Figure 2 In this position, the sheets 21 and 22 are separated from the remaining sheets 23 to 26. "to be turned" or to have the pages turned. That is, FIG. 2 shows the data When the entry book is baked and sheets 22 and 23 are shown, for example , where the seat is physically and visibly accessible to the operator. The arrangement of ports 21 to 26 is shown.

In this position, the conductor layers of sheets 21 and 22 have a connecting lead between them. causing a capacitance CI2 to be detected and measured between the leads 31 and 32. Ru. Similarly, the conductor layers of sheets 23-26 are arranged between leads 33-36, respectively. resulting in a series of inter-sort capacitances that are measured and detected. but However, in contrast, there is virtually no capacitor between sheets 22 and 23. No errors will occur. That is, the signal detected and measured between leads 32 and 33 The resulting capacitance C23 is effectively zero. That is, the device shown in FIG. , and in accordance with an important feature of the invention, between connecting leads 31-36. Measurement of capacitance between sheets 22 and 23 The zero capacitance allows determination of the relative position of sheets 21-26 shall be. Simply put, the capacitance between the sheets that is zero is the sheet array Position 20 open sheets. Careful construction and manufacturing methods result in connecting leads 31-36, the stray capacitance (s In order to minimize the tray capacitance, Regardless, some undesirable capacitance inevitably arises. It will be clear to those skilled in the art. Therefore, according to the preferred manufacturing method according to the present invention, The relative area of the conductor material, determining the parameters of notes 21-26, and other Capacitance or virtually any unwanted capacitance in the data entry book selected to create a capacitance between overlapping pages that is greater than the be done. The devices of FIGS. 1 and 2 can be incorporated in different embodiments. It must be noted that In the following examples, similar sheet arrays or included in leaf binders, notebooks, and similar items.

FIG. 3 shows an exemplary data entry book according to the present invention, generally numbered 40. This shows the The data entry book 40 includes a pair of book covers 41 and and 42. The covers 41 and 42 have three binder rings 43. 44 and 45 (thus movably coupled). It supports the connecting pads 51-56. To minimize parasitic capacitance, Cover 42 supports a plurality of connection pads 51-56. parasitic capacitance To minimize On the other hand, the pads 52, 54, and 56 are arranged in the − row near the top end of the cover 42. It will be done. The cover 42 has connection bins or fingers 61-6 located along the top edge. It has a book connector 60 with 6. Electro-optical disc (not shown) The spray and electrical components 68 also typically include electrical interfaces. contained within. A plurality of conductors 71 to 76 connect fingers 61 to 66, respectively. and connection pads 51-56. The sea shown in Figure 1 A plurality of sheets 81-86 formed according to Movably supported in binder rings 43-45 by binder apertures be done. The sheets 81-86 each have a tail 91 according to the structure shown in FIG. ~96 is formed. Therefore, the sheet 86 is not large enough to reach the connection pad 56. An outwardly extending tail 96 having a sufficient length is formed. Correspondingly, the sheet 84 is an outwardly extending tail 9 of sufficient length to reach connection pad 54; 4 and the sheet 82 has an outer surface of sufficient length to reach the connection pads 52. A tail 92 extending to the side is formed. Tails 92, 94 and 96 are, respectively, Sheet terminals similar to sort terminals 27 and 28 of Note IO and 15 in Figure 1 Care must be taken to form . That is, the tail 96 is connected to the connection pad 5. 6, electrical connection between the conductor layer of the sheet 86 and the pad 56 is established. It will be done. Similarly, the sheet terminal of the tail 94 is connected to the pad 54 and the conductor of the sheet 84. Make electrical connections with layers. Finally, the sheet terminals of tail 92 are connected to the conductors of sheet 82. Electrical connection is made between the body layer and the connection batt 52.

In operation, tails 92, 94 and 96 are folded downwards and cover 4 Forced into 2. In this way, the conductor layers of sheets 82, 84 and 86 and the connections Electrical connections are made to bats 52, 54 and 56.

Similarly, sheets 81, 83 and 85 each have an outwardly extending tail 9. 1.93 and 94 are formed. Each of these tails is Therefore, the electrical connection between pads 51, 53 and 55 and notes 81, 83 and 85 is Make the connection. The capacitance between the sheets 81 to 86 is the same as that of the book connector 60. Connector fingers 61-66 are easily measured. more sheets and vs. For data entry equipment with corresponding electrical connection lines, the electrical interface 68 or serial to reduce the number of external connections required. Converter or multiplexer, or encoder equivalent (generally numbered 68'). According to an important feature of the invention, as shown in FIG. Notes 81 to 86 overlap each other, and the data entry books are overlapped with each other. The pages can be turned so that they can be stacked on top of each other. Or seat 86 or cover - The pages are turned over so as to overlap with 42, and are separated from sorting 81-85. child In the case of , the capacitance between no. 881 and 86 at connector fingers 61 and 66 is When measured, there is zero capacitance between sorts 85 and 86, and this This must be open to the data entry book or sheets 85 and 86. represents. By similar measurements, the data entry Detection of zero capacitance between any two consecutive sheets of a leafbook determined by If zero or no kunotance is detected, all Indicates that the sort is closed, that is, the book is closed. mosquito Bar 41 represents an electrical element or capacitor connected to the connector finger. It is noted that supporting plates allow identification of the front cover relative position. Must be.

Figure 5 shows whether pages 81-86 are grown or binder rings 43-45 are removed. and shows covers 41 and 42 to which key arrays 100 and 101 have been added. It's Chino. The covers 42 are arranged in a row at equal intervals near their inner edges. A plurality of keys 101 are supported. The first two keys have the numbers 101-1, 101-2 is attached. Correspondingly, the cover 41 is arranged along its inner edge. A second plurality of keys 100 are supported. A plurality of conductor sets 77 and 78 Then, the keys 100 and +01 are electrically connected to the book connector 60.

Electrical connection to an external system (not shown) through the book connector 60 It will be done.

The main purpose of the present invention is to relabel and reassign data entry keys. ment. In order to relabel the key 101-1 in FIG. For example, the invention may include a five-sheet array as part of a book 40, as shown in FIG. We will provide solutions to grow 81-85. Sheets contain alphanumeric and graphic information. information, or a label readable or otherwise recognizable by an operator. It has other forms of information as Bell/Nonpol. 5 sheets in operation Arrays 81-85 are combined with the data book part shown in FIG. S When the sheet is turned over to expose the next or previous sheet, press key 101-1. The label will change. This is shown in FIG. In FIG. 4, the sheet 81 is a sheet Located at the top of keys 82 to 85, as a label/symbol for key 101-1 Display the letters rAJ. As shown in Figure 4a, the label is placed on the sheet 82. “B” changes to “C” on the sheet 83. Labels ASB and C are key -101-1. Sea 1-81 2, the label "rGO" is related to the second key 101-2. This label is rsTOP'' on the sheet 83. Labels used in this example and their positions are labeled on the key reassignment key in Figure 5a. It is posted in the column of . The next mark 108 of each label/symbol 109 is corresponds to the key in the actuated position, and the operator who activates the key Therefore, the area that is pushed is displayed. Thus, according to the invention, a plurality of interchangeable Entry of possible labels, e.g. 20 or 50 or more labels. Built into the surface of the key, in addition to each label to assist the operator and data entry. dissemination of printed or handwritten information to speed up Give yourself a nice space. Yet another main object of the invention is to The goal is to provide system information about the Apparatus described with respect to Figure 3 is a zero capacitor that allows identification of open sheets with selected labels. information. In addition to zero capacitance information, the device shown in Figure 3 provides Care must be taken to provide alternative information to Bunbage information. this is , when the operator touches an open sheet and presses a key located below it. Ru. The capacitance and resistance of the operator's body (relative to the ground) is Changes body capacitance and resistance. This new electrical requirement applies to each It can be measured in the cuta finger. The touched surface can be removed by a well-known method. identified. Yet another device for identifying open sheets is shown in FIG. Refer to and explain.

When a label is selected and a key located below it is pressed, information or key number is displayed. and given for open seat numbers.

[In the N5a key reassignment chain, one row is the operator It reflects the event that occurs when label "A" on the sort 81 is pressed. Boo The problem is that the note was not fired and the key pressed was number 101-1. It is sending data indicating that.

Therefore, the system assigns the label "A" to key number 101-1.

Furthermore, the table contains any one of the arranged labels rA, B, C1D, and EJ. can be assigned to key 101-1.

In short, the sheet provides visible information on the surface of the key. At the same time, as an electrical element related to the key, the key rear size is developed. Develop your skills in learning. The keys 100 and 101 are located under the seats 80 to 85. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that it need not be supported and can be placed in any convenient location. It is clear that

FIG. 6 shows a pair of covers 111, generally numbered 110, connected to the spine +17. and 112 is shown. For normal bookbinding technology Therefore, the covers 111 and 112 are rotatably attached to the spine 117 and can be opened. It can be closed freely. A pair of binder assemblies formed according to normal bookbinding techniques. The assembly 113 and 1]4 is fixed to and supported by the back 117. binder -113 has a split binder ring +15, and the binder 114 has a split binder ring +15. It has a split binder ring 116.

The ring is made of plastic or metal coated with an insulating layer . Multiple data entry book sheets 120-123 or 1 binder ring 15 and +16 and stacked on cover lll. Note 123 support binder rings 115 and 116, respectively, and data entry Forming a pair of apertures 125 and 126 that secure the sheet within the zinc 110 do. A slot 127 extends parallel to the inner edge of the sheet 123. In Figure 6 Sheets 120, 121 and 122 are similar to sheet 123. and is supported under the seat 123 at the position shown in FIG. Sheet 123 is , extends diagonally from the inner part of sort I23 and in a similar manner as in the embodiment of FIG. Extending outwardly electrically connected to connection pads (not shown) of cover 112 A tail 133 is formed. Correspondingly, data entry book sheet +2 0-122 form outwardly extending tails 130-132, respectively. Tae Similarly, conductor attachments 130 to +32 are attached to the inside of the cover 112. to form an electrical connection. According to the invention, the sheets 120-123 are Grow conductive and insulating layers similar to those described and operate as in the previous example. do. A generally cylindrical tail cover 140 is secured to the spine 117 and the tail 130 Provides a protection overlay for ~133.

In operation, data entry book 110 is configured as in the embodiments described above. Function. The main difference between the embodiment described above and the desperate example of FIG. 6 is that tails 130-1 33 is located near the center of the sheets 120 to 123 and the protective tail cover 140. That is what we are doing.

FIG. 7 shows sheets 120 and 123 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 in more detail. It is.

FIG. 8 shows a generally cylindrical shape bearing a plurality of outer attachment tabs 142-145. 14 shows a tail cover 140 formed from an insulating material, comprising a member 141. It is. Tabs 142-145 are attached to spine 117.

Split binder rings 115 and +16 are from the sheet data book. allows for quick removal and quick insertion into the data book. Figure 9 shows Insert with two apertures 156 and 157 and a notch 158 A sheet 155 is shown. The seat 155 is attached to the split ring 115 and 116 to removably engage the data book. . Notches 158 provide a gap between the edge of seat 155 and tail cover 140. , and the insert sort 155 passes over the split rings 115 and 116. Allow freedom of movement.

The insert note 155 is formed from an insulating material and does not have any conductive layer. not present. This presence between sheets 122 and 123 makes the sheet The inter-cavalance changes. The insert sheet 155 supports visible information. can hold.

Another type of insert sheet that does not affect inter-sheet capacitance is shown in Figure 16. Described in .

FIG. 10 shows a spiral binding and sheet, generally numbered 171. Yet another embodiment of a data entry book according to the invention with segments This is what is shown. Data sheet 170 supports spiral wire 177. A plurality of apertures 173 are formed along the inner edge. data system The trunk 170 has an outwardly extending tail 174. segment data sheet The hole 180 forms an aperture 183 that supports the spiral wire 177.

A second segment data sheet 190 completes the remaining portions of sheet +70. gives the equivalent of a full note like: Segment data sheet +90 is An aperture 193 is formed along the inner #camphor to support the spiral wire 177. . According to an important advantage of the embodiment shown in 1lillO, data sheet 170.1 80 and 190 respectively represent a book cover (not shown) and a data node. It is movable with respect to the rest of the datasheet, and partial pages of the datasheet can be Enables flipping. For example, segment data notes 190 may be data sheet +80, as shown by dashed line 186. It overlaps a part of the sheet 170. Similarly, sheet 180 is connected to sheet h 190. and overlap data sheet 170, as shown by the dashed line +86. cormorant. Data sheet 180 has a tail 184.

Similarly, sort +90 forms tail 194. Not shown in Figure 1O or 174, 184 and 194 are electrically connected to the book connector and seal The sheets 170, +80 and 190 are formed similarly to sheets 10 and 15 in FIG. Therefore, the sheets may form a base layer, a conductive layer and an insulating layer, respectively. must be understood. In particular, the data entry book 17+ has a book cover. 3, 4, and 5. It must be understood that the entry book 40 functions in accordance with the entry book 40.

11, 12 and 13 show data sheets 230-235 glued together at one end. This figure shows a label tablet 210 consisting of a collection of . label tablet 210 may be removably attached to the base [201 of FIG. In Figure 12 As explained, the label tablet 2]0 is a combination of multiple devices arranged in a stack. It has data sheets 230-235. The data sheet 230 extends upward. It has a tail 240 and a notch 246 along its upper edge. (This is clearly shown.) Placed below the seat 231 or the seat 230, and above the Form a tail 24+ that extends.

Sheet 231 forms a notch 247 that generally corresponds to notch 246. C The tail 241 of the sheet 23+ is spaced inwardly from the tail 240 of the sheet 230. The tail-to-tail parasitic capacitance is reduced. must be noted.

The sheet 232 located below the sort 23+ has a tail 242 extending upward, and a tail 242 extending upward. and form a notch similar to notch 246 in sheet 230. The tail 242 is It is located below the tail 240 and is longer or shorter than the tail 240. Sheet 233 is , a notch located on the underside of the sheet 232 and similar to the notch 247 of the sheet 241; and a tail 2 located below the seat 231 and extending upward, which is longer or shorter than the seat 231. Form 43. Similarly, the seat 234 is located below the seat 233 and has a notch. a notch similar to tip 246 and located on the underside of tails 242 and 240; An upwardly extending tail 244 is formed that is shorter than the tail 242 . Finally, sheet 23 5 is located on the lower side of the sheet 234, and has a notch similar to the notch 247 and a tape. A tape that extends upward and is shorter than tail 243 and is located below tails 241 and 243. 245 is formed. In short, the tails of sheets 230-235 are offset Developed by an achievement sheet with a tail and a continuously shortening tail, Figure 1 The structure shown in 1 is given. Notches 246, 247, etc. are suitable for tail-sheet connections. It must be noted that the material has the function of reducing tension. sheet 23 0 to 235 are bonded by strips 205 as shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. be done. This adhesion ensures that all the upper edges of the sort and the front surface of the sort are Portion 239 is retained. Strip 205 is generally a flat member and is shown in FIG. 12 and 13, which will be described in more detail in FIGS. A pair of apertures 225 and 225 receive bins 236 and 237 extending upwardly from the and 226 (see FIGS. 14 and 15). strip 20 5 fixes the upper edges of the notebooks 230 to 235, and fixes the sheets 230 to 235 in FIG. Form a binder-like tablet that holds it in the position shown. sheet 23 0 has a plurality of regular spaces 252 arranged across the sheet. It must be noted that.

In addition, the Sea 1-230 has a visibly marked key press index. It has a plurality of visual information, such as the number 251 shown with the screen 250.

That is, the sheet 230 has a plurality of spaces 252, and on these spaces information about a special keypress index made available to the operator. or given visually. Sheets 231 to 235 are those shown in sheet 230. Sheets 230-235 are given marks similar to sheet 10 in FIG. and I5.

lNl5 indicates data entry table support numbered 200. It is. Generally, a flat board 201 or a plurality of connection butts 215 to 220 are supported. form a flat flexible cover that holds the Connection pads 215, 216 and The connecting pads 217 are arranged in a row at equal intervals in the vertical direction, while the connecting pads 21 8.219 and 220 are arranged in similar rows parallel to pads 215-217. be placed. According to the above-described configuration, the connection roses 1" 215 to 220 are connected to external devices. Makes an electrical connection with the tablet support connector 202 for connection (the illustration shows It must be understood that the conductors (not connected) are connected. According to the above manufacturing method For example, tails 240.242 and 244 connect to connection pads 215.216, respectively. and 217. Similarly, the theme 241.243 and 245 connect pads 218.219 and 2, respectively. It is electrically connected to 20. Therefore, the conductor layers of notebooks 230 to 235 are are connected to the pa-nodes 215-220, respectively.

A generally flat cover plate 204 is attached to the substrate 201 with a hinge 214. It is being Hinge 2+4 is attached to the cover plate 204 or the opening shown in l1g15. Cover plate 204 or strip 205 and tails 240-2 from the original position. 45 to the closed position. cover plate 2 04 further includes a pair of apertures 21 spaced apart from each other in the cover 204. 2 and 213 and extending beyond the strip 205. Accepts 37 extensions. That is, the bins of apertures 212 and 213 236 and 237 to secure the cover 204 in the closed position. . In addition, a pad that develops elasticity is fixed to the underside of the cover 204 and placed on top of the Pads 211 or connection pads 215 to 22 that develop elasticity by being placed It overlaps the connection of tails 240-245 on 0. In this way it is in the closed position. The elastic force given by the elastic pad 211 or the tail 240~ 245 and connection pads 215-220. The fruit shown in Figure 15 According to an important feature of the embodiment, pivoting the cover 204 to the open position opens the label. This allows easy removal and replacement of the tablet 210. multiple keys 265 are vertically aligned across the flexible cover 203 of the substrate 201. Placed. The structure of key 265 will be described in more detail below. However, because In fact, any structure may be used herein without departing from the scope of the invention. Suffice it to say that it is possible. In FIGS. 12 and 18, the key 265 are placed on the upper or lower side of the flexible pull cover 203 at intervals. located under key index 250 of data sheets 230-235. Ru. That is, selected key index 2 on data notes 230-235 Pressing 50 corresponds to pressing the single key 265 located below it. substrate 201 further includes a plurality of function keys 208 and a plurality of numeric keys 20 I support 7.

Keys 207 and 208 are for inputting additional information and adding functions. be prepared for. As shown, these keys are not relabelable and cannot be It is also impossible to rearsign. The key 265 is located at the top of the label tablet 210. It is understood by those skilled in the art that the It is obvious to those who FIG. 16 shows an insulating substrate 27, generally designated 270. 1. A conductor layer 272 placed on one side of the board, and conductors placed on multiple sides of the board FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a sheet with layer 273; The conductor layers 272 and 273 have a plurality of The connection element 274 electrically connects. That is, the conductor layer of sheet 270 272 and 273 are electrically continuous. According to the invention, and certain For applications, sheet 270 may be of the same size and shape as sheet 155 of FIG. 6 and inserted between sheets 122 and 123 in FIG. 6 instead of sheet 155. entered. Conductive layers 272 and 273 are electrically connected by connecting element 274. 6 and free from any external electrical connections. The capacitance created by sheets 27 and 123 is substantially It stays at the same value as if it were 0 or not inserted. That is, the important feature of the present invention is According to the above, any number of insert sheets formed according to the configuration shown in FIG. , with virtually no change in capacitance from data sheet to data sheet. inserted into the data sheet array of the data entry book according to the invention. S The sheet 270 is a sheet coated with a conductive layer on both sides, and is similar to the sheet in FIG. 10 or used as a data sheet like all the pond sheets listed here can be done.

FIG. 17 shows a sheet 270 overlapping a sheet 280. sheet 28 0 has the same configuration as the sheet 270, with an insulating substrate 281 and each surface of the substrate. conductor layers 282 and 283 formed in the I am living in the sequel part 284.

Tail 275 or as an extension of sheet 270, tail 285 or note 28 Formed as an extension of 0. Tails 275 and 285 provide connections to external devices. A conductor layer (not shown or of the same configuration as in Figures 1 and 3) for connection. Exists. In FIG. 17, sheets 270 and 280 are superimposed and the sheets The conductor layer 273 of the sheet 270 is directly connected to the conductor @282 of the sheet 280. death Therefore, sufficient conductance G1 exists between tails 275 and 285. 2 can be measured. However, when the sheet is opened, the conductance is zero. becomes. Coating conductor layers on both sides without an insulating layer, such as sheets 270 and 280. By using the marked sheet, we can identify the open sheet. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the objectives of the invention are achieved. The result and and the capacitance as used above, i.e. zero cavanotance and The term non-zero capacitance is replaced by conductance, that is, zero conductance. absolute capacitance and non-zero capacitance. Conditions for using conductor layers on both sides without border layers are specified.

According to the present invention, information is provided by a system identifying a selected sheet array within a data book. given to the stem. This purpose is shown below in Figures 21a and 21d, respectively. A system for automatic sheet array identification, as described in two different embodiments. This is achieved by applying a smart array detection technique. Record space (label ) identification, and the method for note identification within automatically identified arrays is shown in Figure 2. Covered in connection with 3.

Booksheets 350, 360 and 37 in FIG. 19 represent a divider means. It is divided into arrays by inserting array dividers such as 0. each The divider means represents a switch means for identification of the seat array in operation. , supports electrical elements such as 334 of INIa. Automatic note array recognition Depending on the data entry book, all the nodes in the data entry book can be It becomes possible to use the sheet keys 391 to 394 having a tray array.

111J19 is a sheet used to explain the basic principles of sheet array detection. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a group 380 of objects. Group 380 is divided as follows: Ru. That is, Array 37 consisting of sheets 345, 346 and 347 of FIG. an array 372 consisting of 355, 356 and 357; and is divided into an array 373 consisting of sheets 365, 366 and 367. .

Sheets 345, 346 and 347 are labeled [1-18] as shown in FIG. Cultivate J. Sheets 355.356.357.365.366 and 367 are formed according to sheets 345, 346 and 347, as described below; (partially shown) labels r19-54''. Array diva shown in bold line A feeder 350 is inserted between sheets 347 and 355. Similarly, array Divider 360 is inserted between sheets 357 and 365. lastly, Array divider 370 is located below notes 367 of array 373.

Each array divider includes a divider electrical element 334 as described below. .

Sheets 380 are used as book elements, and they have writing on both sides. embeddable, printable, and readable.

Writing paper such as R-pound J paper as well as plastic film meet this requirement. vinegar. These include record space 332, sort index, and 341 and 342.

In other embodiments for particular applications, sheet 380 takes on different configurations.

For example, these are the index card storage for index files. form a plastic pocket for, and similar. specific application In contrast, sheet 380 supports a thin conductor layer according to FIG. 9, i.e. without connections. hold

11JIa is a perspective view of a typical array divider 350.

Array divider 350 includes base layer 333 and absolute! 1f335 coated It has a conductor layer 334. Base layer 333 is planar and may be used for specific applications and designs. Shaped from an insulating material such as paper, plastic or other suitable material, depending on the design. will be accomplished. The conductor layer 334 is made of metal powder, carbon black or graphite. formed from a binder blended with a binder. The conductor layer can be formed using spray method or Nlux method. The substrate 3 is coated by any known method such as a clean method, a printing method and a brush method. 330 surface. Alternatively, the substrate layer 333 may be coated with metal in a vacuum. After overturning, there is a method in which the substrate 333 is made into a thin plate shape together with metal foil, and another method. The law is traditionally known.

Conductor layer 334 is comprised of any number of conductor coating layers.

The insulating layer 335 is formed from an insulating material such as plastic or paper and is resistant to damage. protection materials, dielectrics and dielectrics in capacitors, printable and writable , and serve as a readable surface. In Figure 1a, insulation 1ii33 The lower left portion of 5 is partially cut out and a lead (wire) is placed on the surface of the conductor 11334. ) 336 can be electrically connected. Lead 336 is a divider 23b, the conductor layer 334 of the This is a divider connection means for connecting to the net 379.

Lead 336 is inserted into pocket 339 through slot 328 (FIG. 23). a). Conductor layer 334 of divider 350 thereby provides electrical interface 321.

FIG. 1 shows another embodiment of the divider connection means 336. Diva The reader board 10 forms an outwardly extending tail 14 that is electrically exposed at position 27. to be accomplished. This tail 14 is arranged on the rear cover 312 shown in FIG. 23b. electrically connect to external connection elements such as connection butts 379 and This is to allow access through the slot 329 of the. Figure 19 and figures As shown in FIG. 20, dividers 360 and 370 have similar configurations. There is. Each divider is electrically connected to connecting butts 377 and 378, respectively. It has divider connection means 336a and 336b for connection. Communicating Divider tails on connected sheets prevent unwanted electrical connections between them. spaced far enough apart to prevent parasitic capacitance and minimize parasitic capacitance. It will be done. Dividers 350, 360 and 370 are the same as notes 345-347. information and given the sheet index and record space of used as a means of transmitting information and records.

summary. 1 and 1a show a conductive element 334 deposited on one side of a substrate 333. This is what I did. As shown in Figure 1, this conductive element covers the entire surface of the substrate. Ru. Divider 350, substrate 333, divider conductor element 334 and The elements of the divider, such as the insulation layer 335 and the insulation layer 335, are modified as follows. sand That is, the insulating layer 335 is removed, Applied to both sides of the divider conductor element 334 or the substrate 333, the divider conductor Element 334 is applied to only a portion of substrate 333, and one or more conductive elements 334 are Applied to one side of the plate 333, each conductive element 334 has a lead such as 336. However, the divider conductive element 334 may be made of semiconductor material, resistive material, or other material. These materials are used to form capacitor plates, capacitors, and conductor circuits. formation of different elements such as conductors, resistors, or RC circuits consisting of these combinations. Divider 350 or a single one with or without an insulating layer on both sides Consisting of a conductor layer sheet, Leads 336 or for inter-dividing connections, e.g. connecting elements of different dividers used to.

FIG. 20 shows the book covers 311 and 312 forming the data book 340, 20 is a schematic front view of the plurality of notebooks 380 of FIG. It is. Seat 380 is movably attached to spine 313 in the manner described above.

Data book 340 is in a closed position. Sheet 380 is the same as shown in FIG. It is placed in Yuni. Furthermore, these are stacked and aligned on the rear cover 312. It will be done. The front cover 311 overlaps the notebook 345.

In this position, divider 350 and divider 360 Parallel plate capacitors separated by a lay 372 and defining a capacitance 056. A sensor 392 is formed. The value of capacitance C56 is (a) Overlapping area of the conductor layers placed on the conductor 350 and 360, (b) constant Divider consisting of notes 355, 356 and 357 joined to a thickness of distance between 350 and 360, (c) attraction of notes 355.356 and 357; Determined by electric rate. Similarly, di/<ida 360 and 370 are parallel A flat plate capacitor 97 is formed. The capacitor 97 has a capacitance C56. Defines the capacitance C67, which is calculated in the same manner.

In FIG. 19, FIG. 20, FIG. 21a, FIG. 21b, and FIG. Explained in detail. FIG. 21a shows the array 371 lying flat in the actuated position. 3 shows a data book 340 unfolded showing sheets 346 and 347; It is something that In this position, arrays 372 and 373 and divider 3 50.360 and 370 are closed and stacked on the rear cover 312 There is. Therefore, dividers 350 and 360 are parallel and sort a Capacitor 396 separated by Ray 372 and having capacitance C56 form. Similarly, the distributors 360 and 370 operate on the sheet array. 373 and are parallel and have a capacitance C67. A capacitor 397 is formed. Divider 360 connects capacitor 396 and Note that it is shared with both .397 and .397. This much # (closed Deino Kuida ), capacitors 396 and 397 have a maximum capacitance value of It has a capacitance value called . This canonical resistance value is also calculated as C56≠0 and and C67≠0.

In FIG. 21b, book 340 is laid flat and sheet 355 of array 372 It is in an open state showing 356 and 356.

At this location, the book is separated into two note stacks. in the stack on the left. , the divider 350 is connected to the array 371 which overlaps the front force /<-311. Overlap. In the right stack, the divider 360 is connected to the rear cover 312. It overlaps the array 373 that overlaps the data array 370. In this position, The divider 350 is 180 degrees away from the divider 360 and Therefore, the value of capacitance C56 is expressed as relatively small C56=0. decreases to the minimum capacitance value. It mainly depends on adjacent conductors and elements. defined by the stray and parasitic capacitance of Divider 360 and and 370 do not change position, and capacitance 367 reaches its maximum value, i.e. That is, C67≠O is maintained.

In FIG. 21c, book 340 has sorted 365 and 366 of array 373. It is open to show. Capacitor between dividers 360 and 370 The divider C67 takes the minimum value, that is, C67=0, while the divider 35 The capacitance C56 between 0 and 360 has a maximum value, i.e. C56≠0 Take.

In another embodiment (not shown), the divider 370 is connected to the rear cover 31. Incorporated into 2. Table 1 is a list of capacitance values.

Figure 21d is formed as dividers 350 and 360 or surface 321, the lead or tape that connects to the floating deinoder. Array identification method using dividers 350' and 360' 3 shows yet another embodiment of the stage. Data book 340' is e21b It has the same configuration as the data book 340 of . a dash for the corresponding number The following description is given with the symbol "°". The front cover 311° is Electrical interface (not shown) through ears 319g and 319h Supports two condenser plates 322″ and 323″ connected to 321 do. Dividers 350' and 360' are insulators as shown in Figure 1a. It has a substrate 333 made of material and a conductor layer 334 covered with an insulating layer 335. There is. Dividers 350° and 36o° are therefore electrically floating Become a bider. Record and sheet keys 381-386 and 391-3 94, connection means 317, 318 and 319, and electrical interface 3 21 (all not shown) or included in the data book 340''.

Book 34o° is opened to show any sheet of array 372'.

Divider 350' overlaps sheet array 371' and sheet array 371'. ' are successively connected to the cover plate 322' supported by the front cover 31B and and overlap at 323°. In the stack on the right, the divider 360° is the array 373°, the array 373'' is supported in turn by the rear cover 312'. overlapping plates 324° and 325'. Plates 322' and 32 3° grow the same length, and their combined length is approximately the divider 350° It must be noted that it is equal to the length of . Plates 322° and 323° is the part that overlaps the plate 322' of the divider 350°, or the part that overlaps the divider 350° plate 322' -350' is arranged so as to be approximately equal to the overlapped part with plate 323'. Ru. Therefore, a problem occurs between brake 1-322' and divider 350'. The capacitance C52 between the plate 323' and the divider 350° It is approximately equal to the capacitance C53 generated in the C53.

Divider 350° includes plates 322' separated by array 371'. and 323'. In this position, the two parallel plates capacitors 402 and 403, respectively, representing the maximum capacitance value. Passitances C52 and C53 are formed. divider 350 is a common plate 397 for both of these capacitors. this child are two capacitors connected in series and C52 as shown in Figure 21e. and C53. means. Divider 350' rotates and overlaps rear cover 312'' When capacitances C52 and C53 have values close to zero, i.e. the minimum capacitances Take the passitance value. Table 1 lists the floating divider capacitance values. It is something that

Table 1 Divider 360゛ consists of plates 324° separated by array 373° and parallel to 325°. In this position, two parallel plate capacitors 4 04 and 405, respectively, the capacitance C representing the maximum capacitance value 64 and C65. Divider 360゛ is for both This provides a common plate 397 for the capacitors. That is, two condensers The sensors are connected in series as shown in Figure 29e, with the smaller of C64 and C65 has a smaller equivalent capacitance than the other.

Divider 360' rotates and overlaps the stack on front cover 311' When the capacitances C64 and C65 are close to zero, i.e. the minimum capacitance Take the passitance value. In this embodiment, the pre-defined cover of the divider specifies the maximum and minimum capacitance values. these The value of forms the code usable at interface 321.

FIG. 22 shows an exemplary replacement that can be attached to and removed from the data entry book 310 of FIG. 23b. A booklet 440 is shown. This example is generally described in Book 310. A means of automatic identification of the particular booklet attached is developed. Figure 22 is , used to explain the basic operating principles of the electrically distinguishable exchange booklet. It must be understood that this is a schematic diagram. The booklet 440 is shown in FIG. and a composite formed generally in accordance with sheets 345, 346 and 347 of FIG. Grow number sheets 445, 446 and 447.

Therefore, sheets 445, 446 and 447 overlap space 432 and sheet There are indexes 441 and 442. Furthermore, the booklet 440 is shown in FIG. 3a, into the receiving pocket 338 through the slot 326. It has a seat or flap 448 which is understood to be able to be inserted. Did you do it? Thus, the flap 448 is made of light pole paper or plastic, or similar. It is formed from a flat, semi-flexible insulating material, such as that of flash A portion of the plate 448 includes a flap capacitor plate located near its upper edge. I support 449. Plate 449 is coated with an insulating layer (not shown) and is It should be noted that in general, it is produced by the method described above. flap 4 49 and sheets 445-447 are aligned to form one single booklet. glued together along one edge in a position where the combined with ability. When the flap 448 is inserted into the storage pocket 338, the seal The sheets 445 to 447 are arranged in alignment with the book covers 311 and 312.

In this position, sheets 445-447 are shown in FIGS. 23, 23b, 19 and 20. used in the manner described with reference to.

FIG. 22a is generally numbered 450 and shows a plurality of sheets 455, 456 and 4. 57, as well as a flap 458 with a flap condenser plate 459. The second booklet is shown. The booklet 450 is shown in FIG. It has the same configuration as the booklet 440. Plate 459 is shown in Figure 22a. As shown, the flap 458 is located near the lower edge of the flap 458.

Figure 22b shows keys 384-386, sheet keys 393 and 394, and panel Figure 23b) shows the inside of the front book cover 311 with the cover 314 removed. It's Shitachino. The cover capacitor plates 322, 323 and 324 are -Arranged in rows! be done.

These generally follow the capacitor plates of divider 350 in Figure 1a. It is formed by In addition, they are connected via wires 319a, 319b and 3]9c. and is connected to electrical interface 321. Flap 148 or storage pocket When inserted into the cut 338 (see FIGS. 23 and 23a), (see FIGS. 2b) or two adjacent cover plates 322 and 323. In this position, plate 322 and plate 449 or the parallel plate capacitor 411 that grows the capacitance C24. Form. The remainder of plate 323 and plate 449 or the capacitor A second parallel plate capacitor 412 having a capacitor C34 is formed. Figure 22d is formed between flap plate 449 and cover plates 322 to 324 This is an equivalent circuit for a capacitor. Capacitors 411 and 412 are one have a common plate 442 of C24 and C34, and are therefore connected in series. has an equal series gear susceptance C234 that is smaller than the smaller of .

Flap 448 is pulled out of pocket 38 and replaced by flap 458. When the flap capacitor plate 459 is , overlapping cover plates 323 and 324. In this position, plate 323 and a portion of plate 459 or a parallel plate capacitor with capacitance C35. 413 while the remaining portions of plate 324 and plate 459 A parallel plate capacitor 414 having a capacitance 45 is formed. death Therefore, capacitors 413 and 414 are connected in series as shown in Figure 22e. an equivalent series cavantor connected to and smaller than the smaller of C35 and C45. C345.

In another embodiment (not shown), a flap condenser plate or three The cover plates 322, 323 and 324 are overlapped and three simultaneous formed large enough to form an existing capacitor. Yet another example and match the flap plates or cover plates 322 and 324. It is formed into a unique shape and forms a new capacitor bond. cover increasing the number of plates and/or increasing the number of flap plates; It will be understood by those skilled in the art that multiple capacitor couplings result from right. And each bond is used for booklet identification by Shisutemu be done.

In yet another embodiment, a connection forming a capacitor of the flap and cover. replaced by a direct electrical connection. For this purpose, flash capacitor plate 448 and cover capacitor plates 322-32 4 or at least partially unaffected by the insulating layer 335 (see [ff1la ), forming the flap electrical connection area and the cover electrical connection area, respectively. do. When flap 448 is inserted into pocket 328 in the activated position, the flap The wrap electrical connection area and the cover electrical connection area are directly electrically connected. child A direct electrical connection is made to the electrical interface 321 and the system. , flap 448 is in place and successive key closures cause booklet 44 It is signaled that it is related to records within 0. various electrical connections or It should be understood by those skilled in the art that it can be used.

Attachment for securing flap 448 to booklet 310 is a preferred means. Examples are described above as slot 326 and pocket 338. In another example The flap 448 is pressed and held in the activated position by the clamp. . In yet another embodiment, two holes in the flap and two guide bins in the cover Alternatively, align flap 440 to the activated position. This example is a ring binder It is similar to the device and also indicates another device.

automatically identified arrays (71, 72, 73) or in the exchange booklet. and select the record space (332) and sheet (345-367). or through manual operation of keys, as explained below.

FIG. 23 shows a typical data entry device 310, typically a book, in accordance with the present invention. This is what is shown. Sheets 345, 346 and 347 of array 7I are Stacked on bar 312. Note 345 has its surface 3 on top of the stack. 45a is exposed.

In this position, the sheet can be attached to a spiral wire (not shown) or a loose Can be moved to spine 313 by fling or other bookbinding means can be attached to. Sheets 345 to 347 are notebooks for storing records. represents the means. 23, FIG. 23a1, FIG. 23b and FIG. 19 at the same time. , Examples will be explained in detail.

FIG. 23b shows a typical device having a front cover 311 and a rear cover 312. Data entry device support 330, typically shown as a book cover.

The front cover 311 and the rear cover 312 are attached to the back using normal bookbinding technology. It is movably attached to 313 and can be opened and closed. cover 311 and 312 or from a generally flat material such as cardboard or plastic sheeting. It is formed. The front covers 311 are arranged in a vertical line near the left outer edge at equal intervals. a first plurality of keys 384, 385 and 386, equally spaced near the top edge; and a second plurality of keys 393 and 394 arranged in a horizontal row. equivalent pa At the turn, the rear cover 312 is arranged in a vertical line at equal intervals near the right outer edge. a first plurality of keys 381, 382 and 383, arranged horizontally at equal intervals near the top edge; and a second plurality of keys 391 and 392 arranged in a column. key 381 ~386 are keys related to records, and keys 391~394 are related to sheet positions. It must be noted that the keys involved. Both of these keys together A key or screen for selecting notes and records, as described below. Represents a switch means.

Keys 381 to 386 related to records, and keys 391 related to records The structure of keys such as ~394 will be explained in detail with reference to FIG. Selected key structure limited only by the physical limitations of the field of application. Figure 23b again The rear cover 312 has an electrical interface 321 along its upper edge. To support.

An electrical interface is a computer system or data communications system It has a connector 320 for communicating with external systems such as. The device according to the present invention Coats generated within the data book 310 (key closure and capacitance) value) or sent to the system through interface 321. interface The system includes the components and integrated circuits necessary to produce the desired transmission formant. It has 21. (not shown) as a child optical display or included in the interface 321. In a preferred embodiment, related to records Keys 381 to 386 and keys 391 to 394 related to the seat, or connector 3 20 to a predetermined pin. In another embodiment, records related to The related keys 381 to 386 and the sheets related keys 391 to 394 are key closure, such as a hexadecimal number sent to the system through connector 320. It is connected to an integrated circuit encoder, which converts the output by

A plurality of supporting electrical elements 322, 323 and 324, typically supporting capacitors. The rates are arranged at equal intervals in the center of the front cover 311, as seen in Figure 22b. arranged in a row. Similarly, as can be seen from Figures 1a and 3, connection pad 3 77, 378 and 379 are arranged in a row at equal intervals in the center of the rear cover 312. It will be done. A plurality of capacitor sets 317 and 318 representing connection means are respectively , key arrays 381-386, and 391-394. Provide an electrical connection to the chair 32. Similarly, capacitor set 319 Denser plates 322.323 and 324 and connection pads 377.37 8 and 379 to electrical interface 321.

FIG. 23a shows a vertical expansion of book 310 along line 23a-23a of FIG. It is an enlarged sectional view. The front panel 314 covers the inner surface of the front cover 311. Cover. The front cover 311 and the front panel 314 form a pair, and the end Knolled together along the edges. Similarly, the rear panel 316 is connected to the rear cover 312. overlaps with the inner surface of The rear cover 312 and the rear panel 316 form a pair, and the edge are sealed to each other along the Panels 314 and 316 are thin and flexible. key arrays 381 to 386 and 391 to 394. do. Panels 314 and 316 are visibly attached, as shown in FIG. It has a key press index. Each key press index is indicated by a dashed line. As shown above, in key arrays 381 to 386 and 391 to 394, respectively is placed above the key. A slot 326 is formed in the panel 314 and Extends parallel and perpendicular to the edge. Slot 326 has force/<-311 and above provides access to a storage pocket 338 formed between the front panel 314 of the Noh.

FIG. 23 shows a surface 345 of a sheet 345 forming a plurality of record spaces 332. This shows a. Each record space 332 or two horizontal dotted lines The information placed and visually given thereon is in readable form or in another form. The format is provided for operator reference. Intended to be stored in record space The information formats include characters, symbols, labels, records, graphics, and macros. Contains ffl information description, data strings, phone numbers, and more. Ru. Each of the three record spaces 332 on the sheet surface 345a has a continuous The numbers ``1.2.3'' are written.

These numbers are placed in the record space with record keys 381, 382 and 38. Printed as a label for 3. Each record space 332 has a record key. - adjacent to and aligned with one of 381-386. For example, the label "1" is , is aligned with the record key 381. In another embodiment (not shown) Therefore, the relationship between record key and record space is ), by an index such as a graphic pointer or an alphanumeric designator. It is done. All sheets in arrays 71, 72 and 73 are in record space. It must be understood that we are developing examples of bases and labels. That is, saw The sheet surface 345b bears the label "4.5.6", while the sheet surface 346b and 346b (not shown) are labeled "7.8.9" and N01, respectively. I am growing 11, +2J. Each sheet has at least one along its top edge. Arrow-shaped sheet index 341.342.343.351.352.35 3.361.362 and 363 exist. Seat index 343.3 53 and 363 are the respective solitaries of sheet arrays 371, 372 and 373. It is on the “b” side of the sheet and is not visible in FIG. The note index position is It is uniquely defined for each sheet within one array. When the sheet is turned over, Change the position of the sheet index. (as evident in Figure 19) The box 341 indicates the sheet key 391, and the sheet index 342 indicates the sheet key. -392, etc.

23, 23a and 23b are arranged on the cover. multiple keys 381 to 386 and 391 to 394, and multiple records, respectively. A device with multiple notes 345, 346 and 347 with spaces 332 This is a data entry book. Every record space has a corresponding record key. -381 to 386. When the sheet is turned over, the same record There is another record space 332 aligned to the do key. For example, Three labels “l, 7.1” placed on the top surfaces 345a, 346a, 347a 3'' are aligned with the record key 81, respectively. I want a sheet 345, record key 81 or "l" on sheet 346. 7” and is relabeled. By turning over the sheet 346, the key 381 or The number is relabeled from "7" to "13" on the sheet 347, and so on. This lira The labeling feature gives the operator multiple labels per key, or is one of the objects of the present invention.

Another object of the invention is that a particular label (record space) is It is to inform the system that is selected. To do this, the operator , aligned to the selected record space 332 (or record index) After pressing one of the record keys (38] to 386), press it in the operating position. Sheet indexes (341, 34) placed on the sheet surface facing the operator One sheet key (391-39) aligned to 2,343 or 344) 4) Press. As shown in FIG. 23, sheet 345 is on the top of the stack; The first record space contains the label “I” aligned to record key 381. while the sheet index 341 is aligned with the sheet key 391. It will be done.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide sheet arrays 372 and 373 or replacement books. Labels placed on sheets 355 and 365 of sheets 440 and 450 19j and "37" (for example, record key 381 and key 391 identifies label NJ).

This is compatible with the Array Amata booklet in the above usage conditions (operating). Sheet array identification function that automatically gives a code (capacitance value) to This is possible by applying the booklet identification function.

Table 2 shows the databook combined with arrays 371, 372 and 373. System information regarding selection of one label (out of 54 labels) in 310 This shows the conditions for sending.

Table 2 Therefore, when the databook is opened and surface 345a is exposed, array 371 The label "1" placed on the surface 345a of the sheet 345 indicates the key to be pressed. -Specify 381 and 391. In this position, array divider 350,3 60 and 370 are stacked parallel to each other on the top surface of the rear cover 312 (see FIG. 21a). ), yielding capacitance values/codes C56≠0 and C67≠O. .

Under these conditions, label "1" is correctly identified.

Next, when the databook is opened to expose sheet surface 355a, array 372 By selecting the label "19" placed on the surface 355a of the sheet 355, Thus, the same keys 381 and 391 to be pressed are specified. by this , (as specified in Table 1) the array divider has a capacitance value/co) ``Take a position that causes C56=0 and C67≠0. In fact, the label "19" is correctly identified.

Finally, when the databook is opened and sheet surface 365a is exposed, the array Selecting the label "37" placed on the surface 365a of the sort 365 of 373 This specifies whether the same keys 381 and 391 are to be pressed. to this Therefore, the array divider (as specified in Table 1) has a capacitance value/ The position is taken such that the coat 56≠0 and 67=0 occur. of these conditions In fact, the label "37" is correctly identified.

Another embodiment with the floating divider of Figure 21d, in use (listed in Table 1) yielding a corresponding capacitance value for the sheet array, resulting in a sheet Provides the necessary information for label identification within the array.

Similarly, when inserted into data book 310, exchange booklet 440 and The capacitance value produced by the 450 Identify the label selected by.

Lila ring, such as 100 in Figure 5, 265 in Figure 15 and 382 in Figure 23a. The key may be supported by a book cover or the like. Thin In order to form a partially flexible book cover, the present invention uses a low hoop. Use a flexible membrane type key with a shell. However, other It is clear that many keys can be used in the present invention. Figure 18 shows Figure 1. 23a is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the key 265 along line 18-1.8 of FIG. The keys 328 are shown. Please refer to FIG. 23a below. from insulator material The formed book cover 312 supports a pair of conductors 317a and 317b. Ru. Above the center of insulating substrates 426 and 428 or conductors 317a and 317b An aperture 429 is formed. Flexible contact 387 or conductor In its normal open position, the contact 387 connects the conductor 31 7a and 317b. Flexino pull panel 316? , is supported on the substrate 428 and supports the protrusion 269 extending downward. The board 428 is , so that the protrusion 269 is placed as far away from the flexible contact 387 as possible. Cultivate eel thickness. As a result, the flexible panel 316 is placed horizontally, The possibility of unintentional key activation is minimized. Note 375 follows the structure described above. is supported on panel 316. In the position shown in FIG. No pressure is applied to the contact 387, so that the flexible contact 387 It remains spaced apart from 317a and 317b. However, the operator When a downward force is applied to the sheet 375 by the is transmitted to the flexible panel 316 and presses the protrusion 269 against the flexople contact 387. Let's go. By bending panel 316 downward, contact 387 (dotted line 38 7'), downward to contact conductors 317a and 317b. An electrical connection is made between them. When said force is released, Due to the elasticity of the flexible contact 387 and the flexible cover 316, The flexinople contact 387 returns to its normal open position.

What has been described so far is a list of multiple keys that can operate within a databook. Data that grows multiple pages that can be bearing and reassigned This is an entry book. Datasheets in the data entry book contain data Key the relative position of a sheet or notes array in a workbook at any given position. The display is arranged to display based on capacitance and/or electrical conductivity.

This information then contains information for multiple keys in the data entry book. Can be used for reassignment and relabeling.

Whether specific embodiments of the invention have been described or which do not fall within the scope of the invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made without departing from this. I wanted to Therefore, it is the object of the claims to include all such modifications as falling within the scope of the invention. It is important to cover the

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[Claims] (1) A base layer 11, 271, 333 made of an insulating material and supported on the base layer. a first conductive element 12, 272, 334; Board connection means 27, 336 for making electrical connection to the first conductor element , 31, 275. Data entry board for use in equipment. (2) The base layer is made of an insulating material and has a flat surface forming a first surface and a second surface. having a flat sheet 11, 333, 271, the first conductive element 12, 334, 2 72 is a first layer 12, 334, 27 of a conductive material on a portion of the first surface; 2. The data entry group according to claim 1, wherein the data entry group forms 2. Boards 10, 360, 270. (3) the board connecting means includes a tail extension 14 extending from the base layer and a front extending from the first layer 12 of conductive material across the tail extension 14; Claim characterized in that the tail is provided with a bus 27 made of conductive material. The data entry board according to item 2. (4) the tail is from wires 336, 32 coupled to the first conductive element; The data entry board according to claim 3, characterized in that: (5) having an insulating layer 13, 335 covering the first conductor element 12, 334; 5. The data entry board according to claim 4, wherein the data entry board is a data entry board. (6) The second surface has and supports a second surface conductor element 273. 3. The data entry board according to claim 2, wherein the data entry board comprises: (7) The first conductive element 272 and the second surface conductive element 273 are electrically connected. 7. The data entry board according to claim 6, characterized in that: (8) A device used in a data entry device that is movably connected. Data that contains multiple sheets that can be opened to expose the writing area In each entry book, an insulating base layer, a conductor element 12 and the conductor with tail extensions 14, 336 for making individual electrical connections to the elements. Multiple data sheets 21-26, 81-86, 120-126, 180, 19 0, 230, 235, and arrays 81 to 81 in which the plurality of data sheets are stacked. Data book support 41, 42, 111, 112, 1 for support in 85 17, 201 and The multiple datasheets can be paged through the databook support. and the data sheets are attached to the stacked arrays 21-26. , the pages are turned over to open said book, and the first stack is forming stacked arrays 21, 22 and second stacked arrays 23-26. Attachment means 43-45, 113-116, 140, 17 for No. 7, 204, 205, 237 and is supported by the Data Book Support, support connection means 71 to 76 for electrically connecting the tail extension portion; A data entry book characterized in that it is a data entry book. (9) Each of the conductive elements 12, 17, 272, 282 of the data sheet is have overlapping parts that create multiple capacitances between them. The data entry book according to claim 8, characterized in that: (10) Top data sheet 2 of said first stacked array 21, 22 2 of the conductor elements and the data sheet 2 of said second stacked array 23-26. The capacitance C23 between the three conductive elements substantially 10. The data encoder according to claim 9, wherein the capacitance of the data encoder is smaller than the capacitance of tree book. (11) Said data book support 41, 42, 111, 112, 117, 20 1 has a flat support forming a support surface 203 and said support connection means 7 1 to 76, a plurality of connection pads 51 to 56, 215 to 220, conductors, and electrical connectors/interfaces 60, 68, 68'. 11. The data entry book according to claim 10. (12) The tail extension portions 91 to 96, 240 to 245 have alternate lengths. However, the connection pads 51 to 56, 215 to 220 are connected to the support to correspond to this. The data according to claim 11, characterized in that the data are arranged at intervals on the surface. Entry book. (13) The book support 201 has a plurality of keys 265, 207, 208. 9. The data entry book according to claim 8. (14) The data entry sheet includes an information label related to the key and a key 14. The press index according to claim 13, further comprising a press index 250. Data entry book. (15) The data sheet 170 is separated into sheet parts 180 and 190, and the data sheet 170 is separated into sheet parts 180 and 190. Each of the sheet parts is individually movable and has one said conductive element 12 and one said individual connection means 184, 194 to said conductor element; The data entry book according to claim 8, characterized in that: (16) an insulating base layer each having an outwardly extending tail portion 240, 245; , and a plurality of data conductor regions including a portion extending across the tail portion. data sheets 230-235 and the data sheets in a stacked array; coupling means 205 for holding the tail portions so as to extend in a common direction; A data entry tablet 210 characterized in that it is a data entry tablet. (17) said base layer forming a common edge and said tail portion of each said data sheet; extending from the common edge thereof. Taentry tablet. (18) the tail portions of the plurality of data sheets form a stacked array; as claimed in claim 17, characterized in that it is formed and has staggered lengths. data entry tablet. (19) Used to support multiple data entry sheets 230-235. In the data entry tablet support 200, a substrate 201 forming a flat support surface 203; and a substrate hingedly attached to said substrate. , between an open position away from the support surface and a closed position overlapping the support surface. between which the data entry sheets 230 to 235 are placed. a cover member 204 to capture; a plurality of electrical connection pads 215 to 220 supported on the support surface 203; and a connection means for making an electrical connection with the connection pad. Data entry tablet support. (20) The connection pads are arranged in a row on the underside of the cover member. 20. The data entry tablet support of claim 19. (21) A plurality of insulation data sheets 81 to 86, 230 to 235 and the data sheets a plurality of conductive elements supported on the boards 272, 273; The data sheet is arranged such that the conductive elements generally overlap each other and the data sheet , page to open said data entry book for the selected data sheet. means 41, 42 for supporting and fixing the pages in a flippable stacked array; 201, 43, 44, 45, 236, 237, 204, 205 and the conductive element connection means for electrically connecting to each of 66, 76, 56, and 96. The open sheets in the stacked array are connected to the conductors by It is characterized by being determined by measuring the electrical properties between elements. A data entry book used to input data into information systems. (22) For use in an electronic data entry device, the first are connected at at least one point when in the second operating position; and when in the second operating position, at least two writable and printable data bases separated by said points; board, and each of the data boards is a base layer 11, 333, 271 made of an insulating material; a first layer supported on the base layer; A data board characterized in that it has electrical elements 12 and 272. (23) Electrical connection between the first electrical element and the external elements 56, 220 Claim characterized in that it comprises connection means 14, 336, 275 for performing 23. The data board according to 22. (24) The base layer is a flat surface made of an insulating material forming a first surface and a second surface. a flat substrate 271, the first electrical element having a conductive material on a portion of the first surface; 24. The data according to claim 23, characterized in that the first layer 272 is formed of a material. Ta board. (25) The connecting means connects the tail extension portion 14 extending from the base layer and the conductor. a conductive material extending across the tail extension from a first layer of material; 25. A device according to claim 24, characterized in that the device includes a tail having a path of data board. (26) According to claim 25, the connecting means is a wire 336. data board. (27) It has a plurality of electrical elements 272 and 273 supported on the base layer. 27. The data board according to claim 26. (28) Electrical connections between the plurality of electrical elements and external elements 56, 220 28. The data base according to claim 27, further comprising connection means for performing Board. (29) Insulating layer 1 covering the first electrical element and the plurality of electrical elements 29. The data board according to claim 28, further comprising: 3,335. (30) The second surface supports a second surface electrical element 273. 30. The data board according to claim 29. (31) The first electrical element and the second surface electrical element are electrically connected. 31. The data board according to claim 30. (32) an insulating layer covering the first electrical element and the second electrical element; 32. The data board according to claim 31, further comprising a data board. (33) The electrical property measured to detect an open sheet is capacitance. The data entry according to any one of claims 8 to 32, characterized in that: Lee Book. (34) The electrical property measured to detect open sheets is electrical conductivity. Data entry according to any one of claims 8 to 32, characterized in that: book. (35) The electrical requirements measured to detect an open seat are The data engine according to any one of claims 8 to 32, characterized in that: tree book. (36) The data book supports 41, 42, 111, 112, 117 are connected to the board. coupling means 113-116, 177 mounted to movably hold the The data entry book according to any one of claims 8 to 32, providing a housing for the connecting tail or wire 14, 334 portion of said board; and an aperture formed in the coupling means. tree book. (37) The device according to any one of claims 8 to 32, comprising a protective overlay 140. In the data entry book described above, the connection tail or wire 14 of said board , 334 having generally cylindrical means 140 for providing housing for the portions 334 and 334. A data entry book featuring: (38) A sheet array used in a data entry device. has movably joined seats disposed within and separated by an array divider. with automatic identification of sheet arrays opened to expose any desired sheet. In the data entry book, Sheets 345-347, 355-357, 365-367 made of dielectric material , Divider 35 made of insulating material supporting divider electrical elements 334 0, 360, 370, and a device support that supports the sheet and the divider. Ports 311, 312 and movably attaching the seat and the divider to the device support; mounting means for attaching the device to the device support; An electrical interface supported within the system for making connections to external equipment. 320 and from the divider electrical element supported by the device support; connection means 336, 319 for making a connection to the electrical interface; A data entry book characterized by: (39) The divider is inserted or inserted between the sheets, and The sheet is divided into data sheet sets 71, 72, and the electrical elements are made of conductive material. 39. The data entry book according to claim 38, characterized in that the data entry book consists of a thin layer. nine. (40) two consecutive dividers are formed by at least one of said sheets; arranged in a stacked and generally parallel relationship separated by Claim 3 characterized in that it forms a parallel plate capacitor having a capacitance value. Data entry book described in 9. (41) said two consecutive dividers are in the open position and have a minimum capacitance; characterized by forming an open divider capacitor with a tance value The data entry book according to claim 40. (42) A sheet array used in a data entry device. has movably joined seats disposed within and separated by an array divider. with automatic identification of sheet arrays opened to expose any desired sheet. In the data entry book, at least one sheet array 373' for record storage; a number of floating dividers each having at least one electrical element 334; at least a first floating divider 360', the sheet array and the floating divider; at least two device supporting electrical elements for supporting the divider; device support means having children 324', 325'; The sheet array 373' and the floating dividers 350', 360' are mounting means for movably attaching to the device support means 312'; The floating divider 360' is placed in front as the top sheet of the sheet array. The device supporting electrical means 324', 325' are arranged substantially parallel to the floating devices. The divider is separated from the device supporting electrical elements by a sheet array 373'. is applied to form a parallel plate capacitor with maximum capacitance value, and the signals that the gate array is in a closed position, and further In response to the driver moving away from the top sheet of the sheet array, the minimum capacity having a seatance value to signal that the sheet array is in an open position. A parallel plate continser, from the device supporting electrical elements 324', 325' to the electrical interface 3; connection means 336, 319 for making electrical connections to 20, 321. A data entry book characterized by the fact that (43) at least one sheet 445 for storing records; at least one flap electrical element 4 completing the signal path for automatic identification at least one exchangeable booklet having a flap 448 with 49 440 and the external packaging of data entry devices supported by common support. electrical interface means 320, 321 for connection to the a set of supporting electrical elements 377, 378 for cooperating with said flap electrical elements; , 379, and said flap electrical element is removable to said supporting electrical element. a device support 312 comprising means for coupling to; The supporting electrical element supported by the device support is connected to the electrical interface. - connection means 319a, 319b, 319 for electrically connecting to the face means; automatic identification function of an exchange booklet characterized by having the following characteristics: c. A data entry book with (44) the flap electrical element is a thin conductor forming a capacitor plate; layer 334 and said plate is covered with a thin insulating film 335. 44. The data entry book according to claim 43. (45) The supporting electrical element comprises a thin conductor layer 334, and at least Forming one capacitor plate, said plate covered with a thin insulating film 45. The data entry book according to claim 44. (46) removably coupling said flap electrical element to said support electrical element; The means for storing the device is a storage pocket 339 formed in the device support. 46. A data entry book according to claim 45. (47) the flap condenser plate is on the flap; when the flap condenser plate is inserted into the storage pocket, the flap condenser plate overlaps at least two of the cover capacitor plates 377, 378, and 379. to form two capacitors, and the flap capacitor plate connects the two capacitors. The two capacitors are arranged to have a common capacitor plate. The data entry book according to claim 46, characterized in that: (48) said flap condenser plate is in an actuated position on said flap; at least two predetermined devices with said device support capacitor plates; characterized in that the capacitor is arranged to form a capacitor determined by the The data entry book according to claim 47. (49) the at least two predetermined capacitors are in each booklet; 49. The data according to claim 48, characterized in that it is unique and unique to Entry book. (50) the replacement booklet is aligned with the support when inserted into the operating position; 50. The data entry book according to claim 49. (51) The flap capacitor plate and the support capacitor plate the plate has no insulating film and the flap is inserted into the storage pocket When the flap capacitor plate and the support capacitor 51. The data plate according to claim 50, characterized in that the -plates are directly electrically connected. Tan entry book. (52) the flap and the seat are movably coupled at at least one point; 52. The data entry book according to claim 51. (53) For use in a data entry device, movably coupled The data sheet has a blank sheet that can be opened to expose the writing area. In the entry book 310, data book support 311, 312, 313 and a sheet of dielectric material for storing records in predetermined positions. means 345, 346, 347, and 71, and the sheet means includes at least each sheet has at least one sheet for receiving information. record space 332, and one sheet and one record space It has switch means 391, 392, 381, 382 for selecting, Further, at least one sheet key related to each of the sheets; at least one record key related to each record; and the data book. an electrical interface 321 for connecting the to an external device or system; Connecting each of the sheet keys and each of the record keys to the electrical interface. connection means 317, 318 for connecting the electrical at least one supporting electrical element 22-24, 77- connected to the interface 79, The data book support is arranged such that the sheet means is movable back and forth. and a sheet attachment means for holding the sheets in a stacked state. providing spaces 314, 316 in which seat means are supported; , supporting the record key, electrical connection means and the electrical interface A data entry book that is characterized by: (54) The sheet means, at least two sheet sets 371, 372 having at least one sheet; , Divider means 35 for dividing said set of sheets for automatic identification of sets of sheets. 0,360 and at least one divider electrical element 334. 54. The data entry book according to claim 53. (55) Each of the divider electrical elements is connected to the electrical interface. 55. The data entry book according to claim 54. (56) The divider electrical element is a capacitor plate. 56. The data entry book according to claim 55. (57) At least two consecutive dividers 350, 360 are each inserted Claim 5 characterized in that the sheets are separated by a set 372 of a plurality of sheets inserted therein. Data entry book described in 6. (58) The support 42, 112, 203, 312, 316 is Entry sheets 81-85, 120-123, 180, 190, 230-235 , 345-347, 355-357, 375, 445-447 are supported by an entry book support and an outer area adjacent to said support area. The device according to any one of claims 8 to 57, characterized in that the device overlaps when Data entry book support. (59) A data entry book supported by the data book support area agent. having a first plurality of keys 101, 265, 382 that can be pressed by the seat; 60. The data entry book support according to claim 59. (60) a second plurality of keys 207, 208, 391 supported on the outer region; The data entry book support according to claim 59, characterized in that it has: To. (61) The relabelable sheet key, record key and function key Claims 8 to 10 are characterized in that the key is comprised of a membrane key with a low profile. 60. The data entry book according to any one of 60.