JPH08115150A - Keyboard allowed to be inputted by single hand and its key array - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a keyboard allowed to be inputted only by a single hand by superposing left finger keys on right finger keys symmetrically with original left finger keys on a key array. CONSTITUTION: Right and left keys are mutually symmetrically arranged so that a right forefinger key range 5 is superposed on a left forefinger key range 4, a right middle finger range 6 is superposed on a left middle finger key range 3, a right third finger key range 7 is superposed on a left third finger key range 2, and a right little finger key range 8 is superposed on a left little finger key range 1.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a keyboard and its arrangement that enable easy input with only one hand without using specially difficult training by utilizing the human sense of left-right symmetry. .

[Prior Art] In a conventional keyboard, each finger of both hands is assigned to each key and the movement of the corresponding finger is learned to enable quick input.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Since the conventional keyboard has an arrangement in which each key is assigned to both hands and fingers, when one of the input devices (mouse, etc.) is used, one hand is removed from the keyboard. Need to be separated,
Therefore, there was a problem that the flow of input stopped and went smoothly. Also, since both hands must be fixed in an unnatural manner, the burden on the arms and shoulders during heavy use was great.

According to the present invention, the keys corresponding to the fingers of the right hand or the left hand are further overlapped with the keys on the opposite side so that the desired input can be made by a simple pressing difference, and the human fingers It is an object of the present invention to provide a method capable of easily performing keyboard input with only one hand due to the left-right symmetry of the motion of.

[Means for Solving the Problem] In order to achieve the above object, in the key arrangement of the keyboard of the present invention, symmetrical key bearing keys on the opposite side are arranged so as to overlap the conventional key arrangement. ing. For example, the key F that is normally pressed by the right index finger is also provided with the F that is in charge of the left index finger, and J or F can be input only by the right index finger depending on the pressing method.

There is a method of using two types of clicks, that is, a normal click and a double click, as one method for making a difference in the pressing method. In this case, J is clicked with the index finger of the right hand, and F is double clicked. The distinction between a click and a double click is made by software at the time of input.

As a method other than the above, there is a method of using two types of pushes, a normal push and a strong push. In this case, J is pushed when pushing with the index finger of the right hand, and F is pushed when pushing further. However, in this case, the structure of the key itself must be a double action type, not an ordinary one.

Further, the keyboard can be miniaturized for one-handed input only by removing the key on the opposite side mainly on the key on the one-handed side.

[Operation] When inputting only with the right hand using the keyboard constructed as described above, the key (HIJKLMNOPUY; :) [@ \ / ,.
Etc.) becomes normal input, and the corresponding keys (GEFDSVBWQR) with the symmetrical left fingers
For TAXZ), enter with double push or strong push.

If the keys are identified by double-pushing, and if the same two characters are input, after the corresponding character key is pressed, an appropriate key other than the character key, such as: key,
When is pressed, it is processed by software so that it is automatically replaced with two characters.

[Embodiment] An embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 1, each standard key (on the keytop, uppercase letters) becomes a key (on the keytop, lowercase letters) of the opposite symmetrical finger. Correspond.

For example, in the case of right hand input, when it is desired to input A, the finger corresponding to A is the (left hand) little finger, so the right hand little finger (;) is double-pushed. Similarly, when B is desired to be input, it is a double push of the index finger (N).

FIG. 2 shows an example of a method of arranging a keyboard for the right hand only.

FIG. 3 shows an example of a method for arranging the keyboard for the left hand.

[Effects of the Invention]

The present invention has the following effects due to the above-mentioned constitution.

With the two types of keystroke methods, it is possible to perform input in accordance with conventional two-handed key input with only one hand, and it is possible to operate other input devices such as a mouse or tablet with the open hand, and further key input is possible. You can do it smoothly.

As for the input, since the keystroke positions of the fingers of both hands are overlapped symmetrically, the input can be performed with one hand of either the right hand or the left hand without memorizing the arrangement newly.

Further, by omitting the key on the opposite side of the key of the right hand or the key of the left hand, the required area of the keyboard can be reduced, and the range of application to small equipment is expanded.

Further, unlike the conventional keyboard, since both hands are not fixed, the burden on the arm, shoulder, etc. is reduced, and typing can be performed easily.

Also, this keyboard enables so-called touch typing even for a person with one handedness.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an arrangement of a one-handed keyboard and an area in which each finger is held.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an arrangement example of a one-handed input keyboard dedicated to the right hand.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement example of a left-handed one-handed input keyboard.

[Explanation of symbols] 1 left little finger holding key range 2 left hand ring finger holding key range 3 left middle finger holding key range 4 left index finger holding key range 5 right index finger holding key range 6 right middle finger holding key range 7 right ring finger holding key range 8 right hand little finger Holding key range 9 Left hand holding range 10 Right hand holding range

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A left-hand index finger and a right-hand index finger, so that each character key of a keyboard having a normal arrangement used in a computer or word processor is symmetrically the same as the fingers of the left and right hands used for typing. Key, left middle finger holding key and right middle finger holding key, left ring finger holding key and right hand ring finger holding key, left little finger holding key and right hand little finger holding key, are placed in addition to normal input. A keyboard that enables input with only one hand. 2. A keyboard for exclusive use of right hand input, which has the same arrangement as that of claim 1 and mainly has a right finger range and has a left finger range key deleted. 3. A keyboard for exclusive use of left hand input, which has the same arrangement as in claim 1 and mainly has a left finger range and a right finger range key is deleted.