JPS6010327A - Multi-item information input device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To change automatically a switch function of an input key attended with replacement of sheet describing informaion by describing a sheet number along the sheet supply direction and providing a detecting section to a sheet inserting section. CONSTITUTION:When an input key 2a corresponding to a page selecting signal described on a general-purpose item describing section 4 is depressed, a sheet holder 12 is rotated in a direction winding a sheet 11 and stopped at a rotating angle corresponding to the operated input key 2a. The free end of the desired sheet 11 is positioned at the slightly upward side of a sheet separating section 7a, the sheet holder 12 is rotated reversely and the desired sheet 11 is supplied into the sheet inserting section 3. When the sheet identification indicating section described along the supply direction of the sheet 11 passes sequentially through the detection section 6, the sheet number information is inputted. When the supply is finished, the desired sheet 11 is positioned on the lower face of a key mat 2 and the prescribed switch function is displayed.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

The present invention relates to a multi-item information input device for cordless input of an information processing device, and in particular, the present invention relates to a multi-item information input device for cordless input of an information processing device, and in particular, a large number of flexible sheets with items corresponding to each key written on a key mat surface on which a large number of input keys are arranged. The present invention relates to a multi-item information input device that allows purchases to be made in sequence. This type of device selects a desired sheet from, for example, 24 sheets and unwinds it onto the underside of the transparent key mat, but information other than the information on the 24 built-in sheets is recorded. When using another sheet that has been registered, it is necessary not only to replace the sheet but also to change the registered contents. The need for a procedure to change the registered contents is a very serious problem for a cordless type manual device that can be easily operated by anyone without special training. In view of the above points, the present invention automatically changes the switch function of the input key as information written on the sheet is replaced, making it possible to eliminate the need for procedures to change the registered contents, and also to eliminate the need for changing the registered contents. It is an object of the present invention to provide a multi-item information input device capable of detecting sheet number information of a sheet identification instruction section during a period of time. In the multi-item information input device according to the present invention, a sheet identification instruction part is formed in which sheet number information preset for each sheet is written along the feeding direction of the sheet, and a sheet from which this sheet is fed out is formed. The tube place G corresponding to the sheet identification instruction section of the insertion section is characterized by being provided with a detection section for detecting the sheet number information. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to an illustrated embodiment. FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b) are perspective views of a multi-item information input device according to the present invention. The structure is such that dozens of flexible sheets with items corresponding to each key written on them are sequentially rolled out on the underside of a large number of transparent key mats. 1 in the figure is the input device main body,
A rectangular key mat 2 is provided on the upper surface of this main body, and a large number of input keys 2a are arranged on the key mat 2. Further, the key mat 2 is pivotally attached to the main body 1 at its negative side, so that it can be opened and closed in the vertical direction, and the lower surface of the key mat 2 has a sheet insertion part 3, a page selection symbol, etc. A general-purpose item entry section 4 in which is written, and a sheet feeding slit 5 formed between the general-purpose entry section 4 and the sheet insertion section 3 are formed. Above key mat 2
The space created by the lower surface of the sheet partition plate 7 and the upper surface of the sheet partition plate 7 is the sheet insertion section 3.
A detection unit 6 for detecting sheet number information is provided on the front side with respect to the sheet feeding direction, and in this embodiment, the detection unit 6 includes a light emitting element 6a formed on the lower surface of the key mat 2 and a sheet partition. A light receiving element 6b formed on the plate 7 at a position corresponding to the light emitting element 6a is used. Further, an external connection key portion 8 is provided on the side of the key mat 2 on the main body 1.

[Spelled out. On the other hand, a sheet storage section 9 is arranged inside the main body 1 as shown in FIGS. Operation shafts 1 and 0 are rotatably provided, and the sheet 1J, which is moved forward and backward through the feeding slit 5, is connected to the operation shaft 10.
In addition, the seat holder 12.12 is disk-shaped, and the outer peripheral edge of the holder 12.12 has a large number of seat attachment holes 12a (
The mounting rod 3 (see FIG. 3(a)) of the seat 11 is fitted into the seat 11 (see FIG. 3(a)). Therefore, between the holders 12 and 12, one side of the sheet]1 is connected to the holder 1.
2. Operation axis] 0 at regular intervals on the same circumference of 12
is installed parallel to the In the above installation, the rod J3 is made of a material such as glass fiber, and the - side of the sheet is the rod 1.
It is wrapped with both ends of 3 left. The above-mentioned sheet JIIm Kizuna'' has a flexible thin base as shown in the plan view in Fig. 3 (a) and in Fig. 3 (b) (a sectional view taken along the line ■-■ of the same IM (a)). Sheet] 4, this base sheet] 4, a transparent flexible thin cover sheet 15 that overlaps tightly, and this cover sheet 15
and a base sheet 14, and the cover sheet 15 is fixed to the base sheet 4 on one side, and extends from the other side to the fixed part 14a. It is said to be able to be opened and closed. The base sheet 14 and cover sheet 15 are made of polyester film, and the information sheet 16 sandwiched between the sheets 14 and 15 is made of polyester film, paper, or any other flexible material. On this information sheet 16, a sheet identification instruction section 8 is formed along a position corresponding to the key mat 2. The sheet identification instruction section 18 uses n squares (n is a positive integer) from 18-1 to 8-n.
First, by filling in the eyes as appropriate, it is possible to identify the combinations of 2. In addition, since the position where the terminal end 18-n of the identification indicating section J8, which is finally identified by feeding out the sheet 1 C- sheet, stops is fed out from the detection section 6, all the squares are not affected by the feeding force until the feeding force is finished. It is identified by the detection unit 6. Further, the base sheet 14 is provided with two protruding claws 9° for positioning it with the information sheet 16,
Two corresponding positioning holes 20, 20 are formed in the information sheet 16. The above-mentioned seats 11.11 are attached to the seat holder 12.12G at regular intervals along the same circumference by the rod 13, and all the seats 11 are attached to the seat holder 12.12G at regular intervals along the same circumference.
It is wound into a roll in the same direction by 2,120 rotations and is housed inside the main body 1 as shown in FIG. 2(a). As shown in Figures fa) and (b), there are rollers 2]a to 2]d attached to the side plate 1a in the G2 main body 1, and these rollers 2]a to 21dG are connected to a belt 22. ing. Along this path, the rollers 2'la to 2]c are directly attached to the side plate]aT, while the roller 2]d is attached to the side plate 1a via a spring 23, which allows it to be attached to the belt 22. The sheet 11 is tensioned and the belt 220 rollers 21b and 2]
c), and the wrapped state of the sheet 1 is maintained. On the other hand, one end of the rotary operation shaft 1o to which the seat holder 12.12 is fixed is connected to the drive shaft of a stamping motor (not shown), and a seat holder drive unit M is purchased. Further, the sheet partition plate 7 has its leading edge close to the separation member 7a1 so as to receive the separated sheet i.

[This is happening. The sheet separating member 7a has a function of separating a predetermined sheet sent to the sheet insertion section 3 from other sheets. The electrical configuration of the above-mentioned device is, for example, as shown in FIG. That is, the key 2a of the key mat 2
The external connection key part 8 and the detection part 6 are each connected to a control circuit C having a memory part, and constitute an input part for specifying the address of the control memory of this control circuit C. In addition to controlling the power supply section E, the seat holder drive section ME is configured to control based on the information of the key mat 20-containing key 2a. In general, the control circuit C has a control function of transmitting and receiving control signals and data to and from the outside, and is connected to an external device (eg, a host computer) O. Next, the operation of the above-mentioned purchasing device will be explained. First, when the input key 2a corresponding to the page selection symbol written on the general-purpose item entry section 4 is pressed, the sheet holder 12 rotates in a direction to reel in the sheet]1, and the input key 2aG that is operated is pressed. It stops at a correspondingly preset rotation angle position. Thus, the free end of the desired sheet [1] is positioned slightly above the sheet separation section 7a, and the sheet holder 12 is rotated in the opposite direction to the above, and the desired sheet [1] is placed inside the sheet insertion section 3. G is brought out. Further, the remaining sheet 1] is fed out to the lower part of the sheet partition plate 7. At this time, when the starting end 18-1 to the ending end 18-n of the sheet identification instruction section 18 written along the feeding direction of the sheet passes through the detection section 6 in sequence, the sheet number information is sequentially controlled. It is input to circuit C. Further, when the feeding is completed, the desired sheet 11 is positioned on the lower surface G of the key mat 2, and a predetermined switch function is displayed on the lower surface of the key mat 2. Here, when the input key 2a corresponding to the desired item among the items described in item information entry section 7 is pressed, the address of the control memory in the control circuit ci is specified, and the desired item is selected. Information processing equipment is manually operated. Also, when the sheet-like member [1] is changed to another sheet]1, the sheet identification instruction section 18 simultaneously
Since this change is made, the specified address for the person's oyster 2a is automatically changed based on the sheet number information, and each person's oyster 2a has a wide range of functions. Incidentally, the light emitting element 6a and the light receiving element 6b of the detection section 60 may be attached to the sheet partition plate 7 or the key mat 2 with a reflective sheet, or if the information sheet 16 is made of an opaque material, punch holes may be formed therein. good. Furthermore, the timing mark may be one sheet on which information is written. Further, in this embodiment, the sheet identification instruction sections 18 provided along the feeding direction are in a row from 18-1 to 18-n, but if it is desired to increase the number of information sheets]6, the sheet By providing a plurality of rows of identification instruction units 18, more information can be provided by manpower. In addition, in the explanation so far, the key mat 2 is pushed from the top surface of the sheet 1J, but the key mat 2G
Instead of providing a moss switch, a switch (for example, a flat switch) may be provided on the seat partition plate 7 on the lower surface of the seat 11. Furthermore, the seat holder 12.1
The sheet holder 12.12 and rollers 2]a to 2]d, etc. are housed in a cartridge-shaped box so that all the sheets wound around 2 can be replaced at once, and the sheets can be replaced in units of cartridges. You can also strain it. As explained above, according to the present invention, sheet number information preset for each sheet is written on the side of each sheet along the feeding direction of the sheet to form a sheet identification instruction section. , a detection section for detecting sheet number information is provided at a location corresponding to the sheet identification instruction section in the sheet insertion section where the sheet is fed out, so that when the information written on the sheet is replaced, the input key switch is Is the function automatically changed and the registration content change procedure? It has an effect you don't need. Therefore, there is an effect that the input operation is made easier, and there is also an effect that there is no risk of malfunction due to human error that may occur during the procedure for changing registered contents. In addition, since the sheet number information from the sheet identification instruction unit is sequentially input to the control circuit during the period of sheet feeding, it is possible to shorten processing waiting time, and one detection unit can handle multiple sheets. Since the identification instruction portions are arranged in a G direction so as to be identified, there is an effect that the number of detection portions for the row of sheet identification instruction portions can be minimized.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures fa) and (b) are perspective views of the multi-item information manpower device according to the present invention, Figures 2 (a) and (b) are cross-sectional views showing the internal structure, and Figure 3 (a) is a sheet FIG. 1B is a sectional view taken along line 1--2, and FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration. 3... Sheet insertion part, 6... Detection part, 11... Seat, 12... Sheet holder, 14... Base sheet,
J5...Cover sheet, 16...Information sheet, ]8
... Sheet identification instruction section. Patent applicant Norimitsu Nishimura, agent of Anritsu Electric Co., Ltd., patent attorney

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] ] A plurality of flexible sheets) (] '] ) that -
Attach the side edges to the seat holder (2) and store it rolled in one direction, then rotate the seat holder (2) in the opposite direction to extend it by the desired σ] (11'). In the multi-item information input device:
11) has sheet number information preset according to each sheet)(]]) on its side.
Sheet identification instruction section written along the feeding direction (]
8), and a detection section (6) for detecting the sheet number information is provided at a position through which the sheet identification instruction section (18) passes when the sheet (11) is fed out. Item information input device. 2 The sheet (1]) includes a base sheet (]4),
A transparent cover sheet (]5) provided on the base sheet (14) so as to be freely openable and closable; Information sheet containing sheet number information)
(16) A multi-item information input device according to claim 1, characterized in that it is purchased from.