KR102232308B1 - Smart input device and method for operating the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, a smart input device provides an input required for an electronic device in a wired or a wireless manner and comprises: an input unit including mouse operation keys including a scroll key and a mouse function key for an operation of a user required for the input and a sensor for point control for controlling the mouse point; a pad for point navigation for controlling the mouse point if the smart input device is separated to a bottom surface; a microphone for receiving a voice of the user; and a control unit which provides the electronic device with an input corresponding to an operation of the input unit or provides the electronic device with an input in accordance with a signal inputted from the pad for point navigation and the mouse operation keys, or recognizes a voice received from the microphone to convert the voice into text and then provides the electronic device with the text.

Description

Smart input device and method for operating the same

The present invention relates to a smart input device that provides various inputs required for an electronic device and a method of operating the same.

A mouse is an input device designed to quickly access various functions of a computer. In principle, the mouse is a device of a method of transmitting an input signal generated by a user, that is, a mouse control signal, to the computer side by wired/wireless connection to the computer.

Recently, with the widespread spread of electronic devices such as smartphones, navigation, and smart TVs, various input devices have been developed so that users can control them more conveniently. Mainly, a touch screen or an external button can be used as a main input means of an electronic device, but it may be difficult to quickly and accurately control an electronic device with only these main input means, and it is difficult to use a hand (e.g., while driving In the operation of navigation), it is necessary to use a different type of input device.

In addition, as the use of electronic devices is rapidly increasing in recent years, cases of suffering from wrist pain are increasing. Accordingly, carpal tunnel syndrome exercise is becoming an issue online.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1486875 (registered on January 21, 2015)

The present invention provides a smart input device capable of providing input and text input functions necessary for controlling an electronic device based on voice and a method of operating the same.

As a technical means for achieving the above technical problem, a smart input device according to an embodiment of the present invention is a smart input device that provides an input required for an electronic device by wire or wirelessly, and a mouse for user manipulation required for the input An input unit including a mouse operation key including a function key and a scroll key, a point control sensor for controlling a mouse point on the electronic device, and a point navigation pad for controlling the mouse point when the smart input device is deviated to the floor surface And, a microphone for receiving the user's voice and an input corresponding to an operation of the input unit is provided to the electronic device, or an input is transmitted to the electronic device based on a signal input from the point navigation pad and a mouse operation key. It may include a control unit that recognizes a voice input from the microphone or converts it into text and provides the same to the electronic device.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the smart input device further includes a microphone activation key capable of activating the function of the microphone, and the control unit activates the function of the microphone according to the operation of the microphone activation key to activate the voice The received voice may be converted into text by performing voice recognition by receiving the input.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when a signal is not input from the point control sensor of the input unit for a preset time, the control unit may determine that the smart input device has deviated to the bottom surface and activate the point navigation pad. have.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit recognizes the voice input from the microphone, converts it into text, and provides an input to the electronic device based on the command when the converted text is a command corresponding to the manipulation of the input unit. And, if it is not a command corresponding to the input unit, the converted text may be provided to the electronic device.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the signal strength of the voice input from the microphone is greater than or equal to a preset value, the controller may perform recognition on the input voice.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit may activate a function of the microphone when a signal corresponding to an operation of the input unit is not input from the input unit for a preset time.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the smart input device includes at least one sensor for sensing the ground on a bottom surface, and the controller may determine whether to activate the microphone function based on a signal received from the sensor. .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit may provide an input required to the electronic device by performing text conversion on the voice after inputting a pre-registered specific voice from the microphone.

As a technical means for achieving the above technical problem, the input providing method of a smart input device according to an embodiment of the present invention relates to an input providing method using a smart input device that provides an input required to an electronic device by wire or wirelessly. , Input required for the electronic device by receiving a signal from an input unit including a mouse operation key including a mouse function key and a scroll key for user manipulation required for the input, and a point control sensor for controlling a mouse point on the electronic device. A first step of providing and a second providing an input to the electronic device based on a signal input from the point navigation pad for controlling the mouse point and the mouse operation key when the smart input device is deviated to the bottom surface And a third step of recognizing a voice input from the microphone, converting it into text, and providing it to the electronic device.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the smart input device further includes a microphone activation key capable of activating the function of the microphone, and the third step is to activate the function of the microphone according to the operation of the microphone activation key. It can be done after.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the second step, when a signal is not input from the point control sensor of the input unit for a preset time, it is determined that the smart input device has deviated to the bottom surface, and the point navigation pad is activated. It can be carried out after making.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the input providing method using the smart input device calculates the signal strength of the voice input from the microphone, and performs the third step when the calculated signal strength is greater than or equal to a preset value. I can.

According to an embodiment of the present invention described above, by providing a smart input device capable of providing input and text input functions necessary for controlling an electronic device based on a voice and a separate point navigation pad, and an input providing method using the same, Convenience of using electronic devices can be provided to people with disabilities, general users who use computers for a long time, and elderly users having difficulty using electronic devices.

1 is a block diagram showing a smart input device and a peripheral configuration thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a smart input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an exemplary diagram to which a smart input device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.
4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a smart input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a smart input device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a smart input device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a specific embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The following detailed description is provided to aid in a comprehensive understanding of the methods, devices, and/or systems described herein. However, this is only an example and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In describing the embodiments of the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or custom of users or operators. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout the present specification. The terms used in the detailed description are only for describing embodiments of the present invention, and should not be limiting. Unless explicitly used otherwise, expressions in the singular form include the meaning of the plural form. In the present description, expressions such as "comprising" or "feature" are intended to refer to certain features, numbers, steps, actions, elements, some or combination thereof, and one or more It should not be construed to exclude the presence or possibility of other features, numbers, steps, actions, elements, any part or combination thereof.

Hereinafter, a smart input device and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing a smart input device and its surrounding configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a smart input device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is It is an exemplary diagram to which a smart input device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

As shown in FIG. 1, the smart input device 100 may be connected to the electronic device 50 by wire or wirelessly to provide various inputs necessary for controlling the electronic device 50.

In an embodiment of the present invention, various inputs provided to the electronic device 50 by the smart input device 100 may include moving a mouse cursor, clicking a mouse on a specific portion, scrolling on a specific portion, and inputting a character.

First, the electronic device 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention connected to the smart input device 100 includes a cellular phone, a smart phone, a netbook, an e-reader (e -reader) or mobile terminal such as PDA (personal digital assistant), personal computer (PC), tablet PC, computing device such as notebook PC, smart TV, Smart information appliances such as smart refrigerators, ITS (Intelligent Transport System) series devices that risk factors when changing settings during operation of navigation, vehicle DMB, etc., portable game consoles that want to be controlled by voice, console game consoles , All types of game devices such as arcade game machines, wearable computers, all wearable devices that value hands-free such as wearable robots, next-generation firearms applied to modern warfare, wrists, hands, and fingers due to disability. It can be implemented as an electric wheelchair for those who are difficult to do.

The electronic device 50 is a smart input device according to connection settings with a central processing unit (CPU) 51, a network interface 52, a display unit 53, and the smart input device 100. An input processing circuit 54 capable of processing input from 100 may be included.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the smart input device 100 may be connected to the electronic device 50 by wire or wirelessly to provide various inputs. Specifically, the smart input device 100 may be interconnected with the electronic device 50 through a USB or Bluetooth method to provide various inputs required for the electronic device 50.

Specifically, the smart input device 100 has a first function that provides an input required to the electronic device 50 by being located on the bottom surface, and a second function that provides an input required to the electronic device 50 in a state away from the floor surface. It may be interlocked with the electronic device 50 through a third function that converts functions and voices into text and provides them.

The first function is performed through the mouse input unit 110 of FIG. 2, and the second function is performed through the mouse operation keys 102 and the point navigation pad 115 of the mouse input unit 110, and the third function is It can be done through the microphone 120.

To this end, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the smart input device 100 includes a mouse function key and a scroll key for user manipulation in order to provide various inputs required for control of the electronic device 50. A mouse input unit 110 consisting of an operation key 102 and a point control sensor 104 for controlling a mouse point on the electronic device 50, and for controlling the mouse point when the smart input device 100 is deviated from the floor surface. A point navigation pad 115 that provides a signal, a microphone 120 for receiving a user's voice, a microphone activation key 125 for activating the microphone 120 function, and a control unit 130 for overall control, etc. It may include.

The point navigation pad 115 is operated when the smart input device 100 is separated from the floor surface, for example, when the smart input device 100 is detached from the floor and held in the user's hand, and controls the mouse point in the electronic device 50 It can provide an interface that can do. Here, the point navigation pad 115 may be formed in an area adjacent to the mouse operation key 102 of the smart input device 100, for example, on an upper surface.

In addition, the point navigation pad 115 may be installed in a central portion adjacent to the mouse operation key 102 of the smart input device 100 to provide ease of operation for the user.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the point navigation pad 115 may detect a movement of a predetermined object, such as a user's finger, and then provide a signal corresponding thereto to the controller 130.

In this case, the controller 130 may provide an input for controlling a mouse point to the electronic device 50 by using a signal input from the pad 115 for point navigation. To this end, the control unit 130 may further include a switching element 132 that outputs only one of signals output from the point navigation pad 115 and the point control sensor 104 based on the switching signal at the signal input terminal. have. At this time, when it is determined that the smart input device 100 is separated from the floor, the controller 130 applies a first switching signal to the switching element 132 to receive a signal output from the point navigation pad 115, Otherwise, a second switching signal may be applied to the switching element 132 to receive a signal output from the point control sensor 104.

The microphone activation key 125 is for activating the function of the microphone 120 and may activate the microphone 120 according to a user's manipulation.

In this case, the control unit 130 activates the function of the microphone 120 according to the operation of the microphone activation key 125 to receive a voice and provide an input to the electronic device 50 or the voice recognized by the electronic device 50. Text corresponding to may be provided to the electronic device 50.

The control unit 130 provides an input to the electronic device 50 based on a signal received from the mouse input unit 110 or the point navigation pad 115 or recognizes a voice input from the microphone 120 to recognize the mouse input unit 110 In the case of a command corresponding to ), an input is provided to the electronic device 50 based on the command, and if it is not a command corresponding to the mouse operation key 102 or the point control sensor 104, a text corresponding to the recognized voice is displayed. It may be provided to the electronic device 50.

To this end, the control unit 130 of the smart input device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may operate in conjunction with a memory 140 in which control data in which text corresponding to a mouse operation and a command are matched are stored. Specifically, the control unit 130 recognizes the voice input through the microphone 120, converts it into text, and then the recognized voice through comparison between the converted text and the control data stored in the memory 140 corresponds to the mouse operation keys. It is checked whether the command is a command, and if it is a command, an input may be provided to the electronic device 50 based on the command.

In an embodiment of the present invention, an example of a command related to mouse manipulation may mean a mouse point movement, a button click, a scroll, and the like, but is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 130 may be interlocked with a speech-to-text (STT) speech recognition engine. That is, the controller 130 may recognize a voice input in real time using the STT engine and convert it into text.

The STT engine can provide speech recognition results through pre-processing of input speech, feature extraction, text conversion through a model, and result correction.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor 140 for point control of the mouse input unit 110 may mean an optical sensor installed on the bottom surface of the smart input device 100.

In this case, the control unit 130 determines whether the smart input device 100 is separated from the floor surface for a preset time through the function of determining whether the smart input device 100 is separated, and if it is separated, the point navigation pad 115 ) May be activated to provide an input for controlling a mouse point to the electronic device 50 based on a motion detection signal received from the point navigation pad 115. At this time, the control unit 130 may provide an input to the electronic device 50 using a signal received from the point navigation pad 115 and a signal (click signal, scroll signal) received from the mouse operation key 102. have.

Meanwhile, the controller 130 of the smart input device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may provide an initial voice setting function in order to recognize only the user's voice. Specifically, the controller 130 stores the feature points of the voice input through the initial voice setting function in the memory 130, and then extracts the feature points of the voice input through the microphone 120 based on this, and extracts the feature points and It is checked whether the input voice is a user voice through comparison between the feature points stored in the memory 140, and voice recognition may be performed only in the case of the user voice to be converted into text.

The functions provided by the controller 130 as described above may be implemented in the form of a program implemented as a plurality of instructions, for example, in the form of firmware, and stored in the memory 140, and at least one processor included in the controller 130 ( Not shown) can be executed and operated.

In addition, according to the embodiment of the present invention as described above, it has been described for example that a departure/exit determination function is provided using the point control sensor 104, but the smart input device 100 separately from the point control sensor 104 ), it may be determined whether the smart input device 100 has deviated from the floor based on a signal received from a detection sensor (not shown) that is installed on the floor surface and can detect the ground.

Hereinafter, a process of operating the smart input device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of the smart input device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the control unit 130 of the smart input device 100 is connected to the electronic device 50 (S200) and an operation signal is input from the mouse input unit 110 (S202), the control unit 130 ) Provides an input corresponding to the manipulation signal of the mouse input unit 110 to the electronic device 50 (S204). Here, the input may mean movement of a mouse cursor (point), clicking on a specific area, scrolling, or the like.

Meanwhile, the control unit 130 determines whether the smart input device 100 has deviated to the bottom surface (S206). Specifically, the control unit 130 checks whether a signal is received from a sensor 114 for point control of the mouse input unit 110 or a signal from a sensor (not shown) installed in the smart input device 100 to be smart input. It may be determined whether the device 100 has deviated from the bottom surface. In this case, the sensor installed in the smart input device 100 is for sensing gravity or for sensing the attitude information of the smart input device 100, and examples thereof include a 3-axis acceleration sensor and an inertial sensor, but are not limited thereto. .

As a result of the determination of S206, when the control unit 130 activates the function of the point navigation pad 115, the mouse point in the electronic device 50 is based on the signal input from the point navigation pad 115. Provides an input required for motion control of (S208, S210).

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S206, if it is determined that it does not deviate to the bottom surface, the controller 130 proceeds to S202 and performs a subsequent step.

The control unit 130 determines whether there is an operation of the microphone activation key 125 (S212).

As a result of the determination of S212, when there is a manipulation of the microphone activation key 125, the controller 130 activates the function of the microphone 120 to convert the voice input from the microphone 120 into text, and input the electronic device 50. It is provided as (S214, S216).

Although not shown, the microphone activation key 125 may be automatically deactivated or activated or deactivated based on the number of operations (eg, the number of clicks) as a preset time elapses after the operation.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of the smart input device 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 130 of the smart input device 100 determines whether an operation signal according to the manipulation is input from the mouse input unit 110 after being connected to the electronic device 50 (S300) ( S302).

As a result of the determination of S302, when a manipulation signal is input, the controller 130 provides an input corresponding to the manipulation signal of the mouse input unit 110 to the electronic device 50 (S304). Here, the input may mean movement of a mouse cursor (point), clicking on a specific area, scrolling, or the like.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination of S302, if the manipulation signal is not input, the controller 130 determines whether a voice is input through the microphone 120 (S306).

As a result of the determination in S306, when a voice is input, the controller 130 measures the strength of the voice signal and then determines whether the measured strength is a value equal to or greater than a preset size (S308).

As a result of the determination of S308, if the size is greater than or equal to a preset size, the controller 130 converts the voice into text and then determines whether the converted text exists in the control data stored in the memory 140 (S310 and S312).

As a result of the determination of S312, if there is, the controller 130 provides an input to the electronic device 50 based on a command in the control data for the text (S314).

As a result of the determination in S312, if it does not exist, the controller 130 determines that the text is input and transmits the text to the electronic device 50 to input the text (S316).

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S308, if the size is smaller than the preset size, the controller 130 transmits (S318) the voice for re-input through a speaker (not shown), and then proceeds to S306 to perform subsequent steps.

6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of the smart input device 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 130 of the smart input device 100 is connected to the electronic device 50 (S400), and the sensor 114 for point control of the mouse input unit 110 is It is determined whether a point control signal (eg, an optical signal) is not input for a preset time from (S402).

As a result of the determination of S402, when the point control signal is not input for a preset time, the controller 130 determines that the smart input device 100 has deviated to the bottom surface and activates the microphone 120 (S404).

Thereafter, the controller 130 may provide an input to the electronic device 50 using text through speech recognition received from the microphone 120.

Specifically, the controller 130 measures the strength of the voice signal as the voice is input, and then determines whether the measured strength is a value equal to or greater than a preset size (S406).

As a result of the determination in S406, if the size is greater than or equal to a preset size, the controller 130 converts the voice into text and then determines whether the converted text exists in the control data stored in the memory 140 (S408, S410).

As a result of the determination of S410, if there is, the controller 130 provides an input to the electronic device 50 based on a command in the control data for the text (S412).

As a result of the determination in S410, if it does not exist, the controller 130 determines that the text is input and transmits the text to the electronic device 50 to input the text (S414).

On the other hand, as a result of the determination of S406, if the size is smaller than the preset size, the controller 130 transmits (S416) the voice for voice re-input through a speaker (not shown), and then proceeds to S406 to perform subsequent steps.

As a result of the determination of S402, when a point control signal is input from the point control sensor 114 of the mouse input unit 110, the control unit 130 transmits a command corresponding to the manipulation signal according to the manipulation from the mouse input unit 110 to the electronic device 50. ) Is provided as an input (S418).

Although omitted in the embodiment of the present invention as described above, it is determined whether the voice input through the microphone 120 is the user's voice using the feature points of the user's voice set through the initial voice setting function, and as a result of the determination, the user's voice Only in the case of is the controller 130 may provide an input corresponding to the voice input from the microphone 120 to the electronic device 50.

Meanwhile, combinations of each block of the attached block diagram and each step of the flowchart may be performed by computer program instructions. Since these computer program instructions can be mounted on the processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer or other programmable data processing equipment, the instructions executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing equipment are described in each block of the block diagram. It creates a means to perform functions.

These computer program instructions can also be stored on a computer-usable or computer-readable recording medium (or memory) that can be directed to a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to implement a function in a specific manner, so that the computer can be used. Alternatively, instructions stored in a computer-readable recording medium (or memory) may produce an article of manufacture including instruction means for performing the functions described in each block of the block diagram.

In addition, since computer program instructions can be mounted on a computer or other programmable data processing equipment, a series of operation steps are performed on a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to create a process that is executed by a computer, It is also possible for instructions to perform possible data processing equipment to provide steps for executing the functions described in each block of the block diagram.

In addition, each block may represent a module, segment, or part of code including at least one or more executable instructions for executing the specified logical function(s). In addition, it should be noted that in some alternative embodiments, functions mentioned in blocks may occur out of order. For example, two blocks shown in succession may in fact be executed substantially simultaneously, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order depending on the corresponding function.

50: electronic device
100: smart input device
110: mouse input unit
120: microphone
130: control unit
140: memory

Claims (6)

A smart input device 100 that provides an input required for the electronic device 50 by wire or wirelessly,
An input unit 110 including a mouse operation key 102 including a mouse function key and a scroll key for user manipulation required for the input, and a point control sensor 140 for controlling a mouse point on the electronic device 50, and ,
A point navigation pad 115 for controlling the mouse point when the smart input device 100 is deviated to the bottom surface,
A microphone 120 for receiving the user's voice input,
Provides an input corresponding to the manipulation of the input unit 110 to the electronic device 50, or inputs an input based on a signal input from the point navigation pad 115 and the mouse operation key 102. 50) or a control unit 130 for recognizing the voice input from the microphone 120 and converting it into text and providing the same to the electronic device 50,
The control unit 130 activates the function of the microphone 120 when a signal corresponding to the manipulation of the input unit 110 is not input from the input unit 110 for a preset time,
The smart input device 100 includes at least one sensor for detecting the ground on the bottom surface, and the control unit 130 activates the function of the microphone 120 based on a signal received from the at least one sensor. Decide whether or not,
The point navigation pad 115 is installed in a central portion adjacent to the mouse operation key 102 of the smart input device 100.
Smart input device.
The method of claim 1,
The smart input device 100,
Further comprising a microphone activation key 125 capable of activating the function of the microphone 120,
The control unit 130,
Activating the function of the microphone 120 according to the operation of the microphone activation key 125 to receive the voice and perform voice recognition to convert the received voice into text,
Recognizing the voice input from the microphone 120, converting it into text, and providing an input to the electronic device 50 based on the command when the converted text is a command corresponding to the manipulation of the input unit 110 And, if the command is not corresponding to the input unit 110, the converted text is provided to the electronic device 50,
When the signal strength of the voice input from the microphone 120 is greater than or equal to a preset value, recognition of the received voice is performed,
After a specific previously registered voice is input from the microphone 120, text conversion is performed on the voice to provide the necessary input to the electronic device 50.
Smart input device.
The method of claim 1,
The control unit,
When a signal is not input from the point control sensor of the input unit for a preset time, it is determined that the smart input device has deviated to the bottom surface, and the point navigation pad is activated,
Including a switching element 132 that outputs only one of the signals output from the point navigation pad 115 and the point control sensor 140 based on a switching signal
Smart input device.
In the input providing method using the smart input device 100 for providing an input required to the electronic device 50 wired or wirelessly,
From the input unit 110 including a mouse operation key 102 including a mouse function key and a scroll key for user manipulation required for the input, and a point control sensor 140 for controlling a mouse point on the electronic device 50 A first step of receiving a signal and providing an input required to the electronic device 50;
When the smart input device 100 deviates to the bottom surface, it is input to the electronic device 50 based on a signal input from the point navigation pad 115 and the mouse operation key 102 for controlling the mouse point. A second step of providing
A third step of recognizing the voice input from the microphone 120, converting it into text, and providing it to the electronic device 50,
When a signal corresponding to the manipulation of the input unit 110 is not input from the input unit 110 for a preset time, the function of the microphone 120 is activated,
Determines whether to activate the function of the microphone 120 based on a signal received from a sensor on the bottom of the smart input device 100,
The point navigation pad 115 is characterized in that it is installed in a central portion adjacent to the mouse operation key 102
A method of providing input using a smart input device.
The method of claim 4,
The smart input device 100,
Further comprising a microphone activation key 125 capable of activating the function of the microphone 120,
The third step,
It is performed after activating the function of the microphone 120 according to the operation of the microphone activation key 125,
Recognizing the voice input from the microphone 120, converting it into text, and providing an input to the electronic device 50 based on the command when the converted text is a command corresponding to the manipulation of the input unit 110 and,
Provides the converted text to the electronic device 50 when it is not a command corresponding to the input unit 110,
When the signal strength of the voice input from the microphone 120 is greater than or equal to a preset value, recognition of the received voice is performed,
Characterized in that a pre-registered specific voice is input from the microphone 120 and then text conversion is performed on the voice to provide the necessary input to the electronic device 50.
A method of providing input using a smart input device.
The method of claim 4,
The second step,
When a signal is not input from the point control sensor 140 of the input unit 110 for a preset time, it is determined that the smart input device 100 has deviated to the bottom surface, and the point navigation pad 115 is activated. After being done,
Characterized in that only one of the signals output from the point navigation pad 115 and the point control sensor 140 is output based on a switching signal.
A method of providing input using a smart input device.

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