JPH0637916U

JPH0637916U - Deformed keyboard

Info

Publication number: JPH0637916U
Application number: JP3056093U
Authority: JP
Inventors: 裕章久保田
Original assignee: 裕章久保田
Priority date: 1993-05-14
Filing date: 1993-05-14
Publication date: 1994-05-20
Anticipated expiration: 2005-10-04
Also published as: JPH087473Y2

Abstract

(57)【要約】【構成】両手で包持し得る程度の大きさであって、全
体が球形、卵形等の曲面形を呈する基体１を設け、前記
基体１に複数の突出又は埋没した入力キ−及び機能キ−
を設置したことを特徴とする。【効果】本考案に係る異形キ−ボ−ドは、球形、卵形
等の形状を呈していて、暗闇でも各キ−を容易に識別で
きると共に、堅牢に構成できて、操作者の姿勢に関わら
ず操作できる効果がある。 (57) [Summary] [Structure] A base 1 having a size capable of being held by both hands and having a curved surface such as a spherical shape or an oval shape is provided, and a plurality of protrusions or burials are formed on the base 1. Input key and function key
Is installed. [Effect] The deformed keyboard according to the present invention has a spherical shape, an oval shape, etc., and each key can be easily identified even in the dark, and the key board can be constructed robustly to ensure the posture of the operator. There is an effect that it can be operated regardless.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

【０００１】[0001]

[Industrial applications]

本考案は、コンピュ−タ等の入力装置に関するもので、更に詳細には、複数のキ−を複数の指で操作してキ−入力を行うキ−ボ−ド（フルキ−ボ−ドを意味する。以下同じ。）であって、照明条件及び操作者の姿勢に関わらず入力を可能にしたキ−ボ−ドに関するものである。 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an input device such as a computer, and more specifically, a keyboard for operating a plurality of keys with a plurality of fingers for inputting a key (meaning a full keyboard). The same shall apply hereinafter), and relates to a keyboard that enables input regardless of lighting conditions and the posture of the operator.

【０００２】[0002]

[Prior art]

キ−ボ−ド装置は、コンピュ−タ等の入力装置のマン━マシンインタ−フェイス手段として広く利用されている。一般的に使用されるキ−ボ−ド装置は、ＪＩＳ配列等の所定のキ−配列に従ってキ−が配列されてキ−ボ−ドが構成される。キ−ボ−ドを構成するキ−は、キ−ボ−ドの基体に沿ってほぼ格子状に配置される。この従来のキ−ボ−ド装置は、キ−ボ−ドをほぼ水平又は少し傾斜させた状態に設置し、キ−ボ−ドと操作者とが特定の位置関係にあるときに正確且つ効率的にキ−が打てるように構成される。 Keyboard devices are widely used as man-machine interface means for input devices such as computers. In a generally used keyboard device, a keyboard is constructed by arranging the keys according to a predetermined key arrangement such as a JIS arrangement. The keys that make up the keyboard are arranged in a substantially grid pattern along the base of the keyboard. This conventional keyboard device is installed in a state in which the keyboard is almost horizontal or slightly inclined, and when the keyboard and the operator are in a specific positional relationship, It is constructed so that the key can be hit efficiently.

【０００３】[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

この従来のキ−ボ−ド装置は、キ−ボ−ドをほぼ水平又は少し傾斜させた状態に設置し、キ−ボ−ドと操作者とが特定の位置関係にあるときに正確且つ効率的にキ−が打てるように構成される。また、ブラインドタッチが可能ではあるが、ファンクションキ−等の特殊キ−の操作に際しては、ホ−ムポジションに指を置いたままキ−を操作できないので、相当の熟練者以外は、目でキ−位置を確認する必要がある。即ち、従来のキ−ボ−ドにおいては、完全なブラインドタッチができない。 This conventional keyboard device is installed in a state in which the keyboard is almost horizontal or slightly inclined, and is accurate and efficient when the keyboard and the operator are in a specific positional relationship. It is constructed so that the key can be hit. Although it is possible to perform blind touch, when operating a special key such as a function key, the key cannot be operated with a finger placed in the home position, so only a person skilled in the art can visually operate the key. -It is necessary to confirm the position. That is, the conventional keyboard cannot perform a complete blind touch.

【０００４】本考案は、このような従来技術における問題点を解決するためになされたもので、照明条件、作業者の姿勢等に関わらず完全なブラインドタッチが可能な異形キ−ボ−ドを提供することを目的としている。The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems in the prior art, and provides a deformed keyboard capable of complete blind touch regardless of lighting conditions, worker posture, and the like. It is intended to be provided.

【０００５】[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

本考案は、両手で包持し得る程度の大きさであって、全体が球形、卵形等の曲面形を呈する基体を設け、前記基体に複数の突出又は埋没した入力キ−及び機能キ−を設置したことを特徴とする異形キ−ボ−ド、を以て上記課題を解決した。 The present invention provides a base body which is large enough to be held by both hands and has a curved shape such as a spherical shape or an oval shape, and a plurality of projecting or buried input keys and function keys are provided on the base body. The above-mentioned problems were solved by a modified keyboard characterized by having a − installed.

【０００６】[0006]

[Work]

図１に示す異形キ−ボ−ドにあっては、基体１に複数の機能キ−が配設され、操作者は、この基体１を両手で包持して異形キ−ボ−ドを操作する。異形キ−ボ −ドには基体１に埋設された埋没キ−と突出して形成されたキ−とが設けられ、暗闇での操作をも容易なものとし、また、視力が不十分な者にも充分な操作性を提供できる。 In the variant keyboard shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of functional keys are arranged on the base 1, and the operator operates the variant keyboard by wrapping the base 1 with both hands. To do. The deformed key board is provided with a buried key embedded in the base body 1 and a key formed so as to project, which makes it easy to operate even in the dark, and for persons with insufficient visual acuity. Can provide sufficient operability.

【０００７】[0007]

【Example】

本考案の好ましい実施例を添付図面に依拠して説明する。図１は本考案の一実施例の正面図で、卵形の基体１に複数の機能キ−が配設されている。基体１は、モノコックボディとして一体成形可能であり、堅牢に形成できる。基体１に設けられる機能キ−の多くは、左右の親指を中心とした運指にて操作可能に構成される。操作者は、卵形のキ−ボ−ドを両手で包持し、第１指にて機能を選択しながら、第２指以降の運指にて文字キ−を操作する。機能キ− 及び文字キ−の配列には、特別な順序はないが、例えばＪＩＳキ−ボ−ドとの互換性を考慮して設定することもできる。 A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention in which an egg-shaped base 1 is provided with a plurality of functional keys. The base 1 can be integrally molded as a monocoque body and can be formed robustly. Many of the function keys provided on the base 1 can be operated by fingering around the left and right thumbs. The operator holds the egg-shaped keyboard with both hands, and selects the function with the first finger, and operates the character keys with the second and subsequent fingers. There is no particular order in the arrangement of the function keys and the character keys, but they can be set in consideration of the compatibility with the JIS key board, for example.

【０００８】図２は、図１に示すキ−ボ−ドの反対側の面を示す図で、左右の第２乃至第５指にて操作するキ−が示される。通常、アルファベットの文字キ−２、３は、埋没されて構成され、これら埋没された文字キ−２、３の中央部に数字キ−４が配置される。これら文字キ−２、３を操作すると同時に、正面側にある機能キ−を操作することが可能であると共に、機能キ−を押下した時にのみ対側の文字キ− の入力を受付けるように構成できる。このとき同側の文字キ−は入力されない。FIG. 2 is a view showing the surface on the opposite side of the keyboard shown in FIG. 1, in which the keys operated by the left and right second to fifth fingers are shown. Usually, the letters K-2 and 3 of the alphabet are formed by being buried, and the number K-4 is arranged in the central portion of these buried characters K-2 and 3. It is possible to operate the function keys on the front side at the same time as operating these character keys-2 and 3, and to accept the input of the character key on the opposite side only when the function key is pressed. it can. At this time, the character key on the same side is not input.

【０００９】図３は上記実施例の平面図であって、中央にカ−ソルキ−５が示され、その下方には２つのキャリッジリタ−ンキ−６が示されている。このように、本考案に係る異形キ−ボ−ドは、機能及び操作性に鑑みて、同一機能のキ−を複数箇所に設けることができる。FIG. 3 is a plan view of the above embodiment, in which a cursor key 5 is shown in the center and two carriage return keys 6 are shown below the cursor key 5. As described above, in the modified key board according to the present invention, in view of function and operability, keys having the same function can be provided at a plurality of positions.

【００１０】図４は上記実施例の底面図であって、ＲＯＬＬ−ＵＰ、ＲＯＬＬ−ＤＯＷＮキ −７、８とコピ−キ−９が示されている。図４の上方に参照番号１０で示されるのは、ファンクションキ−であって、機能キ−との組み合せにより機能１から５と、機能６から１０に切換えて使用できる。FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the above-mentioned embodiment, and shows ROLL-UP, ROLL-DOWN keys -7 and 8 and copy key-9. Reference numeral 10 in the upper part of FIG. 4 denotes a function key, which can be used by switching it from functions 1 to 5 and functions 6 to 10 by combining with the function key.

【００１１】図５及び図６は、ＪＩＳ標準配列に本考案の異形キ−ボ−ドを適用した例示の正面図であって、従来のキ−ボ−ドの操作に慣れた人には、特別の練習を要せずに使用することができる。基体１は、充分な容積を確保できるので、基体１の内部に種々の電子機器を装填することが可能であって、キ−ボ−ド装置を単なる入力装置以外の用途にも使用することが可能である。FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are exemplary front views in which the modified keyboard of the present invention is applied to the JIS standard arrangement, and those who are accustomed to the operation of the conventional keyboard can It can be used without any special practice. Since the base 1 can secure a sufficient volume, various electronic devices can be mounted inside the base 1, and the keyboard device can be used for purposes other than simple input devices. It is possible.

【００１２】[0012]

[Effect of device]

本考案に係る異形キ−ボ−ドは、上述したように球形、卵形等の形状を呈していて、暗闇でも各キ−を容易に識別できると共に、堅牢に構成できて、操作者の姿勢に関わらず操作できる効果がある。 The deformed keyboard according to the present invention has the shape of a sphere, an egg, etc. as described above, and each key can be easily identified even in the dark, and the key can be robustly constructed, so that the posture of the operator can be improved. There is an effect that can be operated regardless of.

[Brief description of drawings]

【図１】本考案の一実施例の正面図である。FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

【図２】本考案の一実施例の背面図である。FIG. 2 is a rear view of an embodiment of the present invention.

【図３】本考案の一実施例の平面図である。FIG. 3 is a plan view of an embodiment of the present invention.

【図４】本考案の一実施例の底面図である。FIG. 4 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the present invention.

【図５】ＪＩＳ標準配列に本考案に係る異形キ−ボ−
ドを適用した実施例の正面図である。FIG. 5 is a variant key board according to the present invention in accordance with JIS standard arrangement.
It is a front view of the example to which the cord is applied.

【図６】図５に示す実施例の背面図である。FIG. 6 is a rear view of the embodiment shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

１基体２、３文字キ− ４数字キ− ５カ−ソルキ− ６キャリッジリタ−ンキ− ７ＲＯＬＬ−ＵＰキ− ８ＲＯＬＬ−ＤＯＷＮキ− ９コピ−キ− 10 ファンクションキ− 1 Base 2, 3 Character Key 4 Numeric Key 5 Key Sol Key 6 Carriage Return Key 7 Roll-Up Key 8 Roll-Down Key 9 Copy Key 10 Function Key

Claims

[Scope of utility model registration request]

1. A base body, which is large enough to be held by both hands and has a curved surface such as a sphere or an egg, is provided.
A modified keyboard having a plurality of projecting or buried input keys and function keys installed on the base.