KR101432529B1 - Mouse having the function of a keyboard - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mouse with a keyboard function and, more specifically, to a mouse with a keyboard function, capable of inputting various characters, numbers, and special keys even when there is no separate keyboard by including an input means for inputting the character, number, and special key on a body of the mouse.

Description

A mouse having a keyboard function {Mouse having the function of a keyboard}

The present invention relates to a mouse having a keyboard function. More specifically, the present invention relates to a mouse having an input means for inputting letters, numbers, and special keys in a main body of a mouse, To a mouse having a keyboard function that enables input.

Generally, a mouse is a kind of an input device. When the user moves the mouse, the mouse pointer moves in the display screen. When the user clicks a click button provided on the mouse, a specific command can be executed.

That is, when the user holds the mouse with his / her hand and moves on a flat surface, an arrow or other specific type of mouse pointer moves on the display screen according to the movement of the mouse, and a specific icon or menu is selected by pressing the click button of the mouse , Performing a task on a specific item by pressing the click button of the mouse twice, or moving a position by selecting a specific item.

Meanwhile, the conventional mouse is composed of a main body which is held by a user's hand and one or three click buttons formed on a specific part of the main body, so that the user can move the mouse to select a specific icon or a specific menu displayed on the display screen, There is a problem that it is not possible to input numbers, letters, or special keys directly.

In addition, since characters, numbers, and special keys can not be directly input from the mouse, a user who uses the computer usually has to have a keyboard, which results in a space occupied by the mouse and the keyboard.

As a result of efforts to enable a user to directly input letters, numbers and special keys using only a mouse even if a separate keyboard is not provided, the present inventors have developed a technical configuration of a mouse having a keyboard function, .

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a mouse having a keyboard function capable of directly inputting letters, numbers, and special keys from a user.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mouse provided with a left click button and a right click button on a main body, the mouse being provided with a first input means for receiving characters and special keys; Second input means provided on the main body for receiving a number; And switching means for switching a character or a special key that can be input by the first input means.

In a preferred embodiment, the first input means is built in the main body and slides to one side of the main body and appears to the outside.

In a preferred embodiment, the first input means is a touch-type keypad for providing a screen displaying a plurality of characters or a plurality of special keys.

In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus further includes an input means retrieval button for allowing the first input means to slide outside from the inside of the main body.

In a preferred embodiment, the switching means switches a plurality of specific characters or a plurality of specific special keys displayed on the screen of the first input means to a plurality of different characters or a plurality of different special keys to display them.

In a preferred embodiment, the switching means includes a Hangul conversion button for allowing the first input means to input Hangul characters; An English conversion button for allowing the first input means to receive an English character; And a special key change button for allowing the first input means to receive a special key.

In a preferred embodiment, the cover further includes a cover which covers the upper portion of the second input means and blocks external input to the second input means.

The present invention has the following excellent effects.

According to a mouse having a keyboard function according to an embodiment of the present invention, a mouse is provided with a first input means for inputting letters and special keys, a second input means for inputting numbers, and a second input means for inputting characters or special keys A user can conveniently input a plurality of numbers, a plurality of characters or a plurality of special keys, and in particular, a character or special key displayed on the screen of the first input means is switched So that various characters or special keys can be displayed and input to the user.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 shows a mouse having a keyboard function according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a first input means is drawn in a mouse having a keyboard function according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
3 is a view showing special keys displayed on a first input means of a mouse having a keyboard function according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Although the terms used in the present invention have been selected as general terms that are widely used at present, there are some terms selected arbitrarily by the applicant in a specific case. In this case, the meaning described or used in the detailed description part of the invention The meaning must be grasped.

Hereinafter, the technical structure of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein but may be embodied in other forms. Like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a mouse having a keyboard function according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a first input means is drawn in a mouse having a keyboard function according to an embodiment of the present invention FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating special keys displayed on a first input unit of a mouse having a keyboard function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 3, a mouse 100 having a keyboard function according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention can input characters, numbers, and special keys even when a user using a specific computer does not have a separate keyboard And includes a first input means 110, a second input means 120, a switching means 130, an input means extraction button 140 and a cover 150.

The mouse 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a left click button 20 and a right click button 30 in a main body 10 having a specific appearance and may be connected to a computer in a wireless or wired manner . And may preferably be connected to the computer in a wireless manner.

A light emitting diode (not shown) and an optical sensor (not shown) are provided inside the main body 10 to detect the movement of the mouse and output an electrical signal to the computer. A wheel button 40 for outputting and performing a scroll function may be provided at a certain portion of the main body 10. [

The first input means 110 is for receiving character and special keys and is provided in the main body 10 and receives a user command from a user and transmits the received electrical command to a computer.

The first input unit 110 allows a user to directly input a plurality of characters, a plurality of special keys, a plurality of characters, and a special key, and provides the user with a plurality of keys composed of characters or special keys do.

The special keys include special characters such as'! ',' @ ',' # ',' $ ','% ', And' Characters such as '<' and '?', And non-character keys such as 'F1' to 'F12', 'Ctrl', 'Alt', 'Shift', 'Enter' and 'Tab'.

In addition, the first input means 110 is built in the main body 10 in a normal state, and is slid from one side of the main body 10 to be exposed to the outside. Accordingly, the first input means 110 enables the user to input letters or numbers without causing inconvenience in using the function of the mouse itself.

The first input unit 110 may be a touch-type keypad. Preferably, the first input unit 110 may be a touch screen that provides a screen displaying a plurality of characters or a plurality of special keys, Or a thick plate.

That is, the first input unit 110 is not a button to which a specific character or a specific key is pre-assigned, and a keypad capable of inputting in a touch manner is displayed on the screen of the touch screen, To input a character or a special key.

The first input means 110 may be formed to have a thickness of 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm, and the width of the first input means 110 may be adjusted according to the size of the main body 10.

On the other hand, the plurality of characters and the plurality of special keys displayed on the first input means 110 can be changed by the switching means 130, which will be described later, so that various characters and special keys can be displayed even on a limited- have.

The second input means 120 is for inputting numbers. The second input means 120 is provided on the main body 10 and is provided as a button or a keypad, and is provided with a plurality of buttons or a plurality of keypads A specific number is assigned.

In addition, the second input unit 120 may be provided with 9 to 12 keypads or buttons, and may have numbers sequentially from the number '0'. Meanwhile, the second input means 120 may be assigned a plurality of numbers to one button or one keypad.

In addition, the second input means 120 is configured to transmit a specific number assigned to each keypad or each button to the computer as an electric signal when a keypad or button at a specific position is pressed from the user.

The switching means 130 is for switching inputable characters or special keys. Preferably, the switching means 130 controls the first input means 110 to switch the characters or numbers input by the first input means 110 A Hangul conversion button 131, an English conversion button 132 and a special key conversion button 133. [

Here, the switching means 130 may switch a plurality of specific characters or a plurality of specific special keys displayed on the screen of the first input means 110 to be displayed, and the switching means 130 may switch And a button for receiving a user command.

That is, the switching means 130 switches a plurality of characters or a plurality of special keys currently displayed on the screen of the first input means 110 to be displayed with a plurality of different characters or a plurality of different special keys . Accordingly, the switching means 130 can display various characters and special keys even if the first input means 110 is formed to have a predetermined size.

In addition, the Hangul conversion button 131 allows the first input means 110 to receive a Hangul character, and allows a plurality of Hangul characters to be displayed on the screen of the first input means 110. [ In addition, the Hangul conversion button 131 may be configured to display a plurality of Hangul characters specific to the screen of the first input means 110 when pressed once, and to display a plurality of other Hangul characters when pressed again have.

In addition, the English switch button 132 allows the first input unit 110 to receive an English character, and allows a plurality of English characters to be displayed on the screen of the first input unit 110. Also, in the case of the English switch button 132, a plurality of English characters specific to the screen of the first input means 110 may be displayed when the button is pressed once, and a plurality of other Hangul characters may be displayed when the button is pressed again have.

The special key change button 133 is for allowing the first input means 110 to receive a special key and allows a plurality of special keys to be displayed on the screen of the first input means 110. [ Also, in the case of the special key change button 133, a plurality of special keys specific to the screen of the first input means 110 are displayed when pressed first, and a plurality of special keys are displayed when pressed again .

The input means extraction button 140 is for operating the first input means 110 and controls the first input means 110 built in the main body 10 to appear outside. In addition, when the input means extraction button 140 is pressed, the first input means 110 is slid and appears from the inside to the outside of the main body 10.

The input means extraction button 140 causes the first input means 110 to be slid from the inside of the main body 10 to the outside when pressed once, So as to slide inside the main body 10.

That is, the user can operate the input means extraction button 140 to display the first input means 110 only when a character or a special key is required, and the first input means 110 Can be used only in the state of being built in the main body 10, so that convenience of use and versatility can be provided.

The cover 150 is provided to prevent the second input means 120 from being pressed at all times and to cover the main body 10 and the second input means 120 formed on the main body 10 in a predetermined shape And preferably covers the upper portion of the main body 10 and the second input means 120 to block the input or contact from the outside.

The cover 150 may be detachably mounted on the upper portion of the main body 10 or may be slidable. When the cover 150 is removed or pushed out, Lt; / RTI &gt;

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is clearly understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be taken by way of limitation, Various changes and modifications will be possible.

10: main body 20: left click button
30: right-click button 110: first input means
120: second input means 130: switching means
131: Korean switch button 132: English switch button
133: Special key change button 140: Input means withdraw button
150: cover

Claims (7)

A mouse provided with a left click button and a right click button in a main body,
A first input means for being embedded in the main body of the main body and sliding on one side of the main body when necessary and providing a screen for receiving characters and special keys;
Second input means for inputting a number to be operated separately from the first input means, external input being blocked by a cover covering an upper portion of the main body, and removing the cover to enable user input; And
And switching means for switching a character or a special key that can be input by the first input means.
delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first input means is a touch-type keypad for providing a screen displaying a plurality of characters or a plurality of special keys.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising: an input means drawing-out button for allowing the first input means to slide outside from the inside of the main body.
The method of claim 3,
Wherein the switching means causes the display means to display a plurality of specific characters or a plurality of specific special keys displayed on the screen of the first input means by switching them to a plurality of different characters or a plurality of different special keys for display, .
6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The switching means,
A Hangul conversion button for allowing the first input means to receive a Hangul character;
An English conversion button for allowing the first input means to receive an English character; And
And a special key change button for allowing the first input means to receive the special key.

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