JPS6198430A - Keyboard with tablet - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the operability of a computer by setting properly a gap between a keyboard and a tablet in order to attain the simpler operations of keys at a higher speed. CONSTITUTION:A gap 10 is formed between a tablet 3 and a keyboard 1 at such a position where the tablet 3 is never buffed by a key 2 of the keyboard 3 and also the finger of a user has no touch with the tablet 3. For this purpose, a post 4 of the keyboard 1 which supports the tablet 3 is utilized. The tablet 3 contains a space where the Greek character 9 are written. The alphabet letters 7, KATAKANA (square forms of Japanese syllabary), etc. are engraved on the key 2. Thus a user can find quickly the desired keys.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Application of the Invention] The present invention relates to a keyboard with a tablet used in large and small converters, and particularly relates to a keyboard with a tablet suitable when the user defines unique characters, symbols, etc. on the keyboard. It is something.

[Background of the Invention] In order to improve the interactivity of key operations in a computer, a method is proposed in which a user defines operation buttons uniquely to perform key operations. At this time, as a means for making the defined contents known, there is a means for writing the defined contents on the side of the key, as shown in FIG. 2 of Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 58-71844, for example. In such a means, since the keys are arranged in two rows, there is sufficient space to write the definition contents, but if the keys are arranged in three or more rows with 01, the spacing between the keys becomes narrow. Therefore, with a microcomputer keyboard or the like, it is difficult to display the definition contents by placing a tablet between the keys.

[Purpose of the Invention J The purpose of the present invention is to eliminate the problems of the prior art as described above, and to improve the operability of a converter by making key operations simpler and faster. It is something to do.

[Summary of the Invention] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a keyboard with a large number of keys attached thereto, a large number of holes into which the keys fit loosely, and a tablet on which characters and symbols defined by a user are written. The keyboard with a tablet is characterized in that when the tablet is set on the keyboard, an appropriate gap is provided between the keyboard and the taglet.

[Embodiments of the invention j Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

1 to 3 show a first embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view, FIG. 2 is a partial plan view, and FIG. 3 is a cross section taken along the line A-A' in FIG. It is a diagram.

As shown in FIG. 1, on a keyboard 1, a large number of keys 2 formed into a single unit are arranged in a plurality of rows in an orderly manner, and pillars 14 for supporting a tablet 3 are attached to each of the four corners. Each of these pillars) 4
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A hole 6 into which the support column 4 is inserted is provided, and a plurality of holes 5 into which the keys 2 of the keyboard 1 are loosely fitted are arranged in a plurality of rows on the entire surface.

Insert the keys 2 and support 4 of the keyboard 1 into the holes 5.6 provided in the tablet 3, respectively, and
The state in which the tablet 3 is set on top is as shown in FIG. 2 (partial plan view) and FIG. 3 (cross section taken along line AA' in FIG. 2). That is, the gap 10 between the tablet 3 and the keyboard 1 is set so that the tablet 3 is not buffered by the keys 2 and can be set at a position where the tablet 3 does not touch the user's fingers. The upper surface of the key 2 is engraved with English letters 7, katakana 8, etc., and
The Greek letter 9 is also written on the tablet 3 at a position near the key 2.

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Lo! The horizontal position of the tablet 3 is determined by inserting the support 4 of the keyboard 1 into the position.

On the other hand, the reason why the gap 10 is provided between the keyboard 1 and the tablet 3 as described above is to ensure a sufficient space for writing the Greek letters 9 on the tablet 3.

4 to 6 show a second embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view, FIG. 5 is a partial plan view, and FIG. 6 is a cross section taken along line B-B' in FIG. 5. Illustrated.

In the first embodiment, the supports 4 are attached to the four corners of the top surface of the keyboard 1, but in the second embodiment, instead of this, protrusions 4A having stepped portions 4Aa are provided at the four corners of the bottom surface of the tablet 3, In addition, when the tablet 3 is set on the keyboard 1, the tablet 3 is supported by the stepped portion 4Aa and is positioned between the keys 2 of the keyboard 1, which is different from the first actual seat example. The rest of the structure is the same as the first embodiment, so the explanation will be omitted.

Note that among the reference numerals shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the same reference numerals as those shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 indicate the same or corresponding parts.

According to the first and second embodiments described above, by securing sufficient space between the arrays of keys 2, characters and symbols defined by the programmer can be written in that space. Therefore, for example, when the user wants to select the Greek letter α (9) from among a large number of keys, the user looks at the letter 9 written on the tablet 3 and presses the key 2 corresponding to the letter 9 by hand. . During this pressing force, the key 2 is lowered against the force of the spring 11, but if you release your hand from the key 2 and remove the pressing force, the key 2 will return to its normal position due to the force of the spring 11. to return to.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, according to the present invention, it is possible to secure a space for writing characters and symbols defined by the programmer near the keys. Since the user can quickly find the desired key, it is possible to perform operations with good interactivity with the computer (without being an idiot), and the operation time can be shortened.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 to 3 are an exploded perspective view, a partial plan view, and a sectional view taken along line AA' in FIG. 2, respectively, showing a first embodiment of a keyboard with a tablet according to the present invention. 4 to 6 are an exploded perspective view, a partial plan view, and a sectional view taken along the line B-B' in FIG. 5, respectively, showing a second embodiment of the present invention. 1...Keyboard, 2...Key, 3...Tablet, 4 people...Protrusion, 4Aa...Step, 5...
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Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. In a keyboard with a tablet, which comprises a keyboard with a large number of keys attached thereto, a tablet provided with a large number of holes into which the keys are loosely fitted, and on which characters, symbols, etc. defined by the user are written. A keyboard with a tablet, characterized in that when a tablet is set on the keyboard, an appropriate gap is provided between the keyboard and the tablet. 2. A keyboard with a tablet according to claim 1, wherein the tablet is set at an intermediate position between keys provided on the keyboard.