JPH10333833A - Pointer moving speed changing device for display - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a user to operate an object as expected through an input device without looking at the object such as a pointer, by notifying the user of the change of the pointer shift speed from the input device and with the sense of touch. SOLUTION: When a joy stick 2 is lightly pushed in a scroll action is started at a low speed. When a scroll key 22 of the stick 2 is pushed strong to increase the scrolling speed, a joy stick switch 21 pushes a turbo switch 23 and accordingly the stick 2 is pushed strong. Thus, a pointer P is fast shifted. A user can decide a pushing degree of the stick 2 by the sense of touch of the switch 23 contained in the stick 2. In other words, a scroll action is started at a normal speed when the stick 2 is pushed by the user. When the stick 2 is pushed stronger, the click feeling is transmitted to the user and a scroll state of a high speed can be decided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device for changing the moving speed of a pointer on a display, and more particularly, to a system capable of changing the moving speed of a pointer on a display stepwise by an input device. In addition to the change in the moving speed of the pointer, the change in the moving speed of the pointer can be transmitted from the input device to the user by tactile sensation. The present invention relates to a pointer moving speed changing device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The following two methods are known as means for changing the pointer moving speed according to the prior art.

The first means is to change the moving speed of the pointer using an input device such as a mouse or a trackball. This means can continuously change the moving speed of the pointer. Furthermore, in the case of the first means, the input device simulates the movement of the actual moving object (pointer).

A second means uses a joystick as an input device, and changes the speed in accordance with the time during which the joystick is pressed. In the case of the second means, the operation on the joystick (input device) and the actual movement of the moving object (pointer) are different. That is, in the case of the second means, unlike the first means, the input device does not simulate the actual movement of the moving object (pointer).

[0005] As prior art related to the present invention,
There is an invention described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 63-68045. However, the invention described in the above publication is different from the present invention in that no consideration is given to transmitting a change in the pointer moving speed from the input device to the user. Further, it is based on the first means described above and is different from the present invention.

[0006]

In the case of the first means in the above prior art, there is a problem that the input device itself becomes large. Also, the first means is adapted to a system in which the pointer moving speed can be changed steplessly. However, when the first means is applied to a system in which the pointer moving speed is set to a plurality of steps (two to three steps), any step may be set. Is difficult to determine.

In the case of the second means in the above-mentioned prior art, since the continuation of the operation for a certain period of time is determined to be the timing of changing the moving speed, the pointer moving speed is contrary to the user's will. There is a possibility that a situation in which it is changed may occur. Further, in the case of the second means, no consideration is given to transmitting a change in the pointer movement speed to the user from the input device by a tactile sensation, and there is a problem that it is difficult for the user to recognize the pointer movement speed.

In the invention described in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 63-68045, no consideration is given to transmitting a change in the pointer moving speed to the user from the input device by tactile sensation, and the user recognizes the pointer moving speed. There is a problem that it is difficult to do.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and is directed to a system in which the moving speed of a pointer on a display screen can be changed stepwise by an input device. A display suitable for allowing the user to recognize a change in the pointer movement speed by enabling the input device to transmit the change in the pointer movement speed to the user by touch in addition to the change in the actual pointer movement speed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pointer moving speed changing device.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pointer moving speed changing apparatus for a display, wherein a moving speed of a pointer displayed on a display screen is changed stepwise, and a moving speed changing instruction for the pointer is displayed on the display. The present invention is applied to a pointer moving speed changing device for a display which is not simulated on a screen, and has the following features. That is, the operating tool for changing the moving speed has a built-in means for notifying the user of the change in the state of the moving speed with a tactile sensation.

A pointer moving speed changing device for a second display according to the present invention is applied to the above-described pointer moving speed changing device for the first display, and has the following features. That is, the means is a switch, and the tactile sensation is a click sensation.

Next, the operation of the present invention will be described. That is, the user determines that there is no change in the pointer moving speed unless a tactile sensation of the state change is obtained from a means for notifying the user of the state change of the moving speed incorporated in the operation tool by a tactile sensation. Further, when the user requests the change in the pointer moving speed, the change in the pointer moving speed can be achieved by acting on the pointer moving speed change until the user feels the change in the tactile sensation caused by the above means. This makes it easy for the user to convey his or her will at the pointer moving speed, and can easily control the pointer moving speed.

The conditions under which the present invention operates effectively are as follows: the input device is a joystick, and the output device is a combination of a pointer and a pointer on a screen. This is a combination that does not cause a change in speed, and the speed of the actual operation target changes stepwise.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below in more detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. In the embodiment described below, the present invention is applied to a map scroll of a car navigation system, an input device is a joystick of a remote commander, and an output device is a map displayed on a monitor of the car navigation system. Is a cursor that moves over

The map scrolling speed is provided in two stages, and the speed is changed depending on the degree of pushing the joystick in order to realize two stages of variable speed.

Further, the joystick has a built-in turbo switch so that a click feeling can be obtained when a certain or more force is applied to the joystick and pushed in.

The above-described car navigation system usually includes a remote control unit (remote commander) for a user to input various instructions and a navigation unit for outputting a navigation instruction to the user. The remote control unit (remote commander) includes a joystick, a turbo switch, a signal light emitting unit, and the like. Here, the signal light emitting unit transmits an instruction from a remote control unit (remote commander) to the navigation unit by optical (infrared) communication. The navigation unit includes a remote control light receiving unit, a microcomputer, a display, and the like.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show an operation example of the embodiment of the present invention. 1 and 2, 1 is a remote commander of a car navigation system, 2 is a joystick (input device), 3 is a monitor of the car navigation system, and P is a pointer.

As shown in FIG. 1, when the joystick 2 is slightly depressed, the pointer P of the monitor 3 moves slowly, and as shown in FIG. Is configured to move fast.

FIGS. 3 to 5 are explanatory views showing the cross-sectional side surfaces of the joystick 2. In the figures, 21 is a joystick switch, 22 is a scroll key, 23 is a turbo switch, and 24 is a remote control board.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory top view of the joystick 2. As is apparent from FIG. 6, eight turbo switches 23 are provided so as to surround the joystick 2. In this state, when the scroll key 22 of the joystick 2 is operated (an angle is set in a certain direction so as not to touch the turbo switch 23), the joystick switch 21 detects the inclination and the signal in the inclined direction is navigated. And the scroll direction changes.

FIG. 3 shows a state in which the joystick 2 is not depressed, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the joystick 2 is slightly depressed (the scroll key 22 and the turbo switch 2).
3 is in contact with the joystick 2).
Indicates a state in which the switch is further pressed (a state in which the turbo switch 23 is pressed by the scroll key 22). As shown in the drawing, when the user wants to perform scrolling and presses the joystick 2 slightly, scrolling at a slow speed starts (the state from FIG. 3 to FIG. 4). If the user wants a faster scroll,
When the scroll key 22 of the joystick 2 is strongly pushed, the joystick switch 21 pushes the turbo switch 23 (the state of FIG. 5). This allows
The joystick 2 is in a strongly depressed state shown in FIG. 2, and the pointer P is set to move quickly.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the user described above, FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the remote commander corresponding to the operation of the user shown in FIG. 7, and FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the remote commander shown in FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a change in scroll speed according to an operation.

The user can determine the degree of pushing (in this case, linked to the scroll speed) by the feel of the turbo switch 23 built in the joystick 2. Specifically, when the user presses the joystick 2, scrolling at the normal speed starts, and when the user presses the joystick more strongly, a click feeling is transmitted to the user, and it can be determined that the user has entered a high-speed scrolling state. . Therefore, the user can control the re-scroll speed according to the strength of the force, and can judge the state of the scroll speed based on a click feeling.

As is clear from the above description, according to the above embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

That is, when the user presses the joystick lightly to scroll the map, the map starts scrolling at a normal speed. Next, if the user wants to scroll faster and increases the pushing force of the joystick, the click feeling is transmitted from the joystick to the finger while pushing, and the scrolling situation different from before (the map scrolls faster) Can be determined from the feel of the finger.

In the above embodiment, the scroll speed has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By applying the present invention to a menu scroll of a car navigation system, a menu scroll is performed. When changing the speed, it becomes possible to recognize a change in the scroll speed with a click feeling.

Similarly, in the car navigation system, the moving speed of the pointer used to select an arbitrary one, the moving speed of the channel when selecting a channel, and the changing speed of the volume when changing the volume are changed. And the like can be applied.

[0029]

According to the present invention, the user can operate the object through the input device as he or she expects without seeing the object such as the pointer. Further, the state of the input device can be recognized without looking at the object, which is particularly effective in a situation where the object cannot be always seen. Specifically, the present invention is particularly effective in a car navigation system in a situation where it is not possible to concentrate on an object such as during driving. The input device is
It does not simulate the movement of the object, but can be downsized. It is also effective not only for scrolling a map or the like but also for operating a pointer using an input device or for indirectly operating an operation target, and various applications are possible.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an operation example of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an operation example of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a cross-sectional side surface of the joystick illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a cross-sectional side surface of the joystick illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross-sectional side surface of the joystick shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is an explanatory top view of the joystick shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a user operation.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation of a remote commander according to the operation of the user shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a change in scroll speed of a navigation unit according to the operation of the remote commander illustrated in FIG. 8;

[Explanation of symbols]

1. Remote commander for car navigation system
Reference numeral 2: joystick (input device), 3: monitor of car navigation system, P: pointer, 21: joystick switch, 22: scroll key, 23: turbo switch, 24: remote control board.

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Katsunori Miura 6-35 Kita Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Inside Sony Corporation

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A pointer moving speed changing device for a display having a configuration in which a moving speed of a pointer displayed on a display screen is changed stepwise and a moving speed changing instruction for the pointer is not simulated on the display screen. A pointer moving speed changing device for a display, comprising: an operating tool for changing a speed, a means for notifying a user of a change in a moving speed state by a tactile sensation. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said means is a switch, and said tactile sensation is a click sensation.