KR102286255B1 - Device for data execution - Google Patents

Abstract

In the present invention, an input module including one selection unit having three different selection positions at which selection by a finger, which is one of selection means, is performed, and a sensor unit having a sensor generating a signal in response to the selection is included. become; The input module is provided to include three contact positions on the lower side of the selection unit respectively located below the selection positions and at least three sensors of the sensor unit spaced apart from each of the contact positions by a predetermined distance, the selection position A data execution device is provided, which is located within a range corresponding to the fingerprint region of one thumb, and the separation distance formed below the central portion of the selection unit is smaller than the separation distance formed below each of the one side and the other side of the selection unit.
Thereby, the selected positions are intuitively recognized by a single finger, and different independent or continuous selections for the recognized selected positions are easily and quickly executed.

Description

DEVICE FOR DATA EXECUTION

The present invention relates to a data execution device. That is, the present invention relates to a data execution apparatus provided for performing a data execution in which selection by selection means is performed and assigned to a signal generated by the selection.

In recent years, users' demands for an execution device that executes data input or data control in an electronic device or the like are becoming more diversified.

Suppliers providing the execution device, in the upgrade for usability, convenience, industrial usability, etc. of the execution device, further improve the perfection of the execution device in response to the needs of users, while further improving the degree of completion of various types of electronic devices or the electronic device We are competitively developing data execution devices that differentiate devices.

As an example, a 'display device character input device' of Korean Patent No. 2010-0081202 (published on July 14, 2010) has been disclosed.

The display device text input device of the present invention includes: a remote control provided with a plurality of direction keys to transmit signals corresponding to the direction keys; and at least one character is mapped to each of the direction keys to display the characters on the screen, and when the direction key is input and a signal corresponding to the direction key is input from the remote control, any one of the characters mapped to the direction key is displayed It is a configuration characterized in that it includes a display device that sequentially selects and inputs.

In the above invention, the characters are mapped to each of the direction keys in a different arrangement manner; The arrangement method is arbitrarily selectable; The arrangement method is characterized in that it is divided into a QWERTY method arranged according to the keyboard arrangement, a letter order method arranged according to the order of the letters, and a frequency method arranged according to the frequency.

According to the invention as described above, the user performs at least two preset selection procedures in the character input device (by sequentially selecting any one of the direction key input step of displaying the character on the screen and the character mapped to the direction key There is a problem in that data input can be executed only through the step of entering the floating key input).

That is, in the text input device, since any one of the characters mapped to the direction key is sequentially selected and executed for data input in the selection, it is not easy to perform various data input quickly.

In addition, in the data input, the user's concentration is required in the independent selection or continuous selection operation in each of the different cases repeatedly performed twice or more, and there is a problem that the user's fatigue is increased in the selection.

As another example, 'data input device and data input method' of Korean Patent No. 2009-0105864 (published on October 07, 2009) was disclosed.

In the data input device and data input method of the patent invention, the detection unit provided by forming a predetermined detection area on one side of the case of the electronic device terminal is horizontally pressed in a predetermined radial direction by a finger resting on a reference position within the detection area. to generate a first direction input signal; generating a second direction input signal by sensing a vertical press tilting in a predetermined direction while a finger is placed on the reference position; a control unit for determining the horizontal pressing direction or vertical pressing position of the finger from the first direction input signal and the second direction input signal, and extracting data assigned to the corresponding radial direction and pressing position from the memory unit and inputting the data.

That is, in the present invention, the user can execute data input by continuously mixing or repeatedly performing the horizontal pressing, the vertical pressing, or the horizontal pressing and the vertical pressing.

In the above-described invention, there is a problem in that the user has to separately learn or understand the unique input keyboard arrangement that is radially formed based on a predetermined position of the data input device.

In addition, since a high concentration of the user is required to prevent an input error or to improve input accuracy in an input operation of selecting one or more of the reference position and a plurality of indicated positions, the user in the data input by the selection There is a problem in that the stress of

In order to solve the above problems, an input unit having a compact structure is provided so that selection by the selection means is performed within a range corresponding to a fingerprint of one thumb, and several selection positions at which the selection is performed in the input unit are intuitively recognized by a single finger, and different independent selections or successive selections of the selection positions are made naturally without separate learning by the recognition, so that one or more of data input or data control by the selection It is desirable to provide a data execution device that allows the executing data execution to be easily and quickly performed independently or continuously.

Republic of Korea Patent No. 2010-0081202 (published on July 14, 2010) Republic of Korea Patent No. 2009-0105864 (published on October 07, 2009)

The present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide an input unit having a compact structure so that selection by a selection means is performed within a range corresponding to a fingerprint of one thumb, and , In the input unit, several selection positions at which the selection is performed are intuitively recognized by one finger, and different independent selections or continuous selection of the selection positions are made naturally without separate learning by the recognition, An object of the present invention is to provide a data execution apparatus that enables data execution to be performed independently or continuously easily and quickly for at least one of data input or data control by the above selection.

As a technical solution means for achieving the above object of the present invention, in a first aspect of the present invention, the selection by the selection means is performed in the selection unit, and the data assigned to the signal generated by the selection is performed. A data execution device comprising at least a sensor unit provided with a selection unit having a predetermined width and length and a sensor generating a signal corresponding to the selection, which is formed so that selection by a finger, which is one of the selection means, is performed. One input module is included; in the input module, the selection unit is configured as a single selection unit; A reference position and a side position corresponding to the selection position at which the selection is performed in the selection unit are provided so as to be located within a range corresponding to the fingerprint area based on the fingerprint of the distal end of one thumb, the reference position and the side position is located a predetermined distance apart from each other on one horizontal axis in the selection unit, the reference position is located at a point in the center of the selection unit, and the side position is a first side position located on one side of the selection unit and the other side of the selection unit a second side position located on the side; a contact position in contact with a sensor of the sensor unit corresponding to the selection of the reference position or the side position, respectively, and corresponding thereto, is located at a predetermined position below the selection unit; The contact position includes a reference contact position located at a predetermined position below the reference position, a first contact position located at a predetermined position below the first side position, and a second contact position located at a predetermined position below the second side position. consists of locations; the sensor unit is provided at a position spaced apart by a predetermined distance from the lower portion of the selection unit; The sensor of the sensor unit is a reference sensor located in the sensor unit below the reference contact position and in contact with the reference contact position by the selection, the sensor unit located in the sensor unit below the first contact position and by the selection, the first a first sensor contacting the contact position and a second sensor located in the sensor unit below the second contact position and contacting the second contact position by the selection; The input module is provided with a predetermined separation distance through which the input module is contacted by the selection and returns to the original position from the contact position. A reference interval corresponding to the space on the axis between a predetermined position below the selector located spaced apart and the reference sensor of the sensor unit, a predetermined distance from one axis passing vertically through the first side position. A lower side of the selection unit positioned a predetermined distance apart from a first interval corresponding to the space on the axis between a predetermined position below the selection unit and the first sensor of the sensor unit and one axis passing vertically through the second side position is formed at a second interval corresponding to the space on the axis between a predetermined position of the sensor unit and the second sensor of the sensor unit; the reference interval is configured to be smaller than each of the first interval and the second interval; In the input module, when the selection of the reference position, the first side position, or the second side position is performed, the reference contact position, the first contact position, or the second contact position is the direction of the separation distance. is configured to return to the original position after moving to and contacting the sensor of the sensor unit corresponding to the selection; Based on the selection by one finger in the input module, when the selection is performed by a single pressing operation centered on the center of the selection unit including the reference position, the reference contact position is contacted by the selection. generating a predetermined reference signal from the reference sensor; When the selection is performed by a single pressing action toward one side or the other side of the selection unit including the first or second side position, the first sensor contacted with the first contact position by the selection, or generating a predetermined side signal at the second sensor in contact with the second contact position; A data execution apparatus for independently or continuously executing data allocated to the reference signal or the side signal is provided.

In addition, in the input module according to the present invention, at least one member is provided between the selection unit and the sensor, the member includes a reference member provided between the reference position and the reference sensor, the input module In the reference member, the separation distance at the lower side of the reference position is characterized in that it is configured to be smaller than the separation distance at the lower side of each of the first side position and the second side position.

Further, in the input module according to the present invention, the member includes a side member, and the side member includes a first member positioned between the first side position and the first sensor, and the second side position and the second member. It is characterized in that it is composed of a second member located between the sensors.

In addition, in the input module according to the present invention, the separation distance from the lower side of the reference position where the reference member is located is the first side position of the side member below the first side position where the first member is located and the second member is located below the reference position. It is characterized in that it is configured to be smaller than the separation distance at each lower side of the two side positions.

In addition, in the input module according to the present invention, the reference member and the side member are provided identically or differently according to a predetermined standard, and the predetermined reference includes at least one of the size, shape, type, or material of the member. characterized in that

In addition, in the input module according to the present invention, based on selection by one finger, when the selection is performed by a single pressing operation around the center of the selection unit including the reference position, by the selection generating a predetermined reference signal from the reference sensor in contact with one side of the reference member; When the selection is performed by a single pressing action toward one side or the other side of the selection unit including the first or second side position, the first sensor in contact with one side of the first member by the selection Alternatively, the second sensor in contact with one side of the second member is configured to generate a predetermined side signal.

In addition, in the input module according to the present invention, at least one side of the reference member or the side member that is in contact with the sensor of the sensor unit is provided in one or more shapes, or the at least one side is a flat portion , it is characterized in that it is provided including at least one of a concave part, a wing part, a convex part, a protruding part, a variable part, or a protrusion.

In addition, in the input module according to the present invention, in the sensor operating pressure for generating a predetermined signal from the sensor of the sensor unit corresponding to the selection of the selected position, the sensor operating pressure is the reference among the sensors. a reference sensor operating pressure for operating a sensor to generate the reference signal and a side sensor operating pressure for operating the first sensor or the second sensor among the sensors to generate the side signal, the reference It is characterized in that the sensor operating pressure and the side sensor operating pressure are different from each other.

In addition, in the sensor operating pressure according to the present invention, the reference sensor operating pressure by the reference sensor corresponding to the selection with respect to the center of the selection unit corresponds to the selection for one side or the other side of the selection unit It is larger than the side sensor operating pressure by the first sensor or the second sensor, and the side sensor operating pressure by the first sensor and the side sensor operating pressure by the second sensor are different from each other .

In addition, in the input module according to the present invention, the reference sensor for generating the reference signal and the first sensor and the second sensor for generating the side signal are provided identically or differently according to a predetermined standard, and the predetermined reference is characterized in that at least one of the size, shape, type, or material of the sensor is included.

In addition, at least one position balancer having a predetermined width and length is provided in the input module according to the present invention, wherein the position balancer is located in the space between the lower portion of the selection unit and the sensor unit and at the same time, the position balancer is located in the space. It is characterized in that it is provided to be located between the reference position and the side position spaced a predetermined distance from the reference position in the direction of the side position.

In addition, in the input module according to the present invention, the position balancer is provided so as to be located at predetermined positions in the space spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in the direction of the first side position and the direction of the second side position from the reference position; In the position balancer, a close contact portion is located at one end in the vertical direction or one end and the other end in the vertical direction, and the close contact portion is formed to be in close contact by the selection.

In addition, the selection unit according to the present invention is provided including at least one of an elastic member or an inelastic member; When the selection is made toward one side or the other side of the selection part provided with the elastic member based on selection by one finger performed on one reference line passing through the selection part in the horizontal direction, the one side or a predetermined portion of the other side is inclined or bent downward from the reference line within a predetermined angle; When the selection is released, it is characterized in that the inclined or curved portion is provided to return to its original position.

In addition, in the input module according to the present invention, a plurality of reference signals in which the reference signal or the side signal are continuously generated by a difference in the number of times of selection or a difference in the intensity of a pressing force in the selection for the reference position or the side position; In the plurality of side signals, based on a predetermined time setting value, if the time interval between the reference signals or each of the side signals is within the time setting value, a predetermined control unit sets the reference signals as the reference signal. processing each of the signals as a new reference signal different from each other, or processing the side signals as a new one side signal different from each of the side signals; When the time interval of each of the reference signals or the side signals exceeds the set time value, the control unit processes the reference signals as independently and successively generated reference signals or independently successively processes the side signals It is characterized in that each side signal generated by the process is processed.

In a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a data execution apparatus configured to perform a data execution assigned to a signal generated by the selection, wherein selection by the selection means is performed in the selection section, wherein a finger as one of the selection means at least one input module including a selection unit having a predetermined width and length and a sensor unit formed under the selection unit and provided with a sensor for generating a signal in response to the selection ; in the input module, the selection unit is configured as a single selection unit; A reference position and a side position corresponding to the selection position at which the selection is performed in the selection unit are provided so as to be located within a range corresponding to the fingerprint area based on the fingerprint of the distal end of one thumb, the reference position and the side position is located a predetermined distance apart from each other on one horizontal axis in the selection unit, the reference position is located at a point in the center of the selection unit, and the side position is a first side position located on one side of the selection unit and the other side of the selection unit a second side position located on the side; Sensors corresponding to the selection of the reference position or the side position are located in the sensor unit; the sensor is configured to include a reference sensor located below the reference position, a first sensor located below the first side position, and a second sensor located below the second side position; a contact part is provided at a position spaced apart from the sensor part by a predetermined distance; a contact position in contact with the sensor of the sensor unit corresponding to the selection of the reference position or the side position, respectively, is located at a predetermined position on the upper side of the contact unit; The contact position is located at a predetermined position between the lower side of the reference sensor and the upper side of the contact unit, and is a reference contact position contacting the reference sensor by the selection, and a predetermined position between the lower side of the first sensor and the upper side of the contact unit. a first contact position in contact with the first sensor by the selection and a second contact position in a predetermined position between the lower side of the second sensor and the upper side of the contact portion and contacting the second sensor by the selection composed; The input module is provided with a predetermined separation distance through which the input module is contacted by the selection and returns to the original position from the contact position. A reference interval corresponding to the space on the axis between the reference sensor and the contact part positioned apart from each other, and the first sensor positioned to be spaced apart by a predetermined distance from one axis vertically passing through the first side position and the contact part A second space corresponding to the space on the axis between the contact part and the second sensor spaced apart a predetermined distance from one axis vertically passing through a first interval corresponding to the space on the axis and the second side position in formed at intervals; the reference interval is configured to be smaller than each of the first interval and the second interval; In the input module, when the selection of the reference position, the first side position, or the second side position is performed, the reference sensor, the first sensor, or the second sensor moves in the direction of the separation distance. configured to return to the original position after contacting the contact position of the contact portion corresponding to the selection; Based on the selection by one finger in the input module, when the selection is performed by a single pressing operation centered on the center of the selection unit including the reference position, the reference contact position is contacted by the selection. generating a predetermined reference signal from the reference sensor; When the selection is performed by a single pressing action toward one side or the other side of the selection unit including the first or second side position, the first sensor contacted with the first contact position by the selection, or generating a predetermined side signal at the second sensor in contact with the second contact position; A data execution apparatus for independently or continuously executing data allocated to the reference signal or the side signal is provided.

In the present invention, at least one member is provided between the sensor and the contact part in the input module, and the member includes a reference member provided between the reference sensor and the contact part, and in the input module, the reference member The separation distance at the lower side of the reference position is characterized in that it is configured to be smaller than the distance at the lower side of each of the first side position and the second side position.

In addition, in the input module according to the present invention, the member includes a side member, and the side member includes a first member positioned between the first sensor and the contact part and a second member positioned between the second sensor and the contact part. characterized in that it is composed of

In addition, in the input module according to the present invention, the separation distance from the lower side of the reference position where the reference member is located is the first side position of the side member below the first side position where the first member is located and the second member is located below the reference position. It is characterized in that it is configured to be smaller than the separation distance at each lower side of the two side positions.

In addition, in the input module according to the present invention, the reference member and the side member are provided identically or differently according to a predetermined criterion, and the predetermined criterion includes at least one of the size, shape, type, or material of the member. characterized.

In addition, the input module according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of input modules, it characterized in that the input modules are located in at least one direction spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.

In addition, the input module according to the present invention is composed of a first input module and a second input module spaced apart by a predetermined distance in the vertical direction; In the case where one reference line positioned in a horizontal direction between the first input module and the second input module is used as a reference, selection by one finger is selected from the reference line of the first input module based on the reference line. When performed by a single pressing operation with respect to the center of the selection unit and the center of the selection unit of the second input module, the reference position of the selection unit of the first input module and the reference position of the selection unit of the second input module is selected together with the finger; By the selection, one reference signal is generated from the reference sensor in contact with the reference contact position of the first input module and another reference signal is generated from the reference sensor contacted with the reference contact position of the second input module. This is done together; The one reference signal and the other reference signal are processed as a third reference signal, which is a new reference signal, based on a preset value of a plurality of signals by a predetermined control unit.

In addition, the input module according to the present invention is composed of a first input module and a second input module spaced apart by a predetermined distance in the vertical direction; In the case where one reference line positioned in a horizontal direction between the first input module and the second input module is used as a reference, selection by one finger is selected from the reference line of the first input module based on the reference line. When the one side of the selection part and the one side of the selection part of the second input module or the other side of the selection part of the first input module and the other side of the selection part of the second input module are pressed by one pressing operation, , the first side position of the selection unit of the first input module and the first side position of the selection unit of the second input module or the second side position and the second input position of the selection unit of the first input module the second side position of the selection part of the module is selected together with the finger; By the selection, one side signal is generated from the first sensor in contact with the first contact position of the first input module and another side signal is generated from the first sensor contacted with the first contact position of the second input module. One side signal is generated or one other side signal is generated from the second sensor in contact with the second contact position of the first input module, and the second side signal is generated in contact with the second contact position of the second input module The other side signal is generated from the sensor together; The one side signal and the other one side signal or the one other side signal and the other other side signal are converted to a new one side signal based on the preset values of the plurality of signals in a predetermined control unit. It is characterized in that it is processed as a third side signal.

In addition, the input module according to the present invention is composed of a first input module and a second input module spaced a predetermined distance in the horizontal direction; In the case where one reference line positioned in the vertical direction between the first input module and the second input module is used as a reference, selection by one finger is the reference line of the first input module based on the reference line. When the other side of the selection part and the one side of the selection part of the second input module or the one side of the selection part of the first input module and the other side of the selection part of the second input module are pressed by one pressing operation , the second side position of the selection unit of the first input module and the first side position of the selection unit of the second input module or the first side position and the second input position of the selection unit of the first input module the second side position of the selection part of the module is selected together with the finger; By the selection, one other side signal is generated from the second sensor contacted with the second contact position of the first input module and one from the first sensor contacted with the first contact position of the second input module generation of one side signal of or one side signal generation from the first sensor in contact with the first contact position of the first input module and the second sensor in contact with the second contact position of the second input module In , one side signal is generated together; A third side signal as a new one of the one side signal and the one side signal or the one side signal and the one other side signal based on the preset values of the plurality of signals in a predetermined control unit It is characterized in that it is processed as a side signal.

Further, in the input module according to the present invention, the separation distance below the second side position of the first input module and the separation distance below the first side position of the second input module are configured to be different from each other characterized in that

In addition, the input module or the selection unit of the input module according to the present invention is provided according to a predetermined criterion, and the predetermined criterion includes at least one of a size, a shape, a member, or a material, wherein the shape is a flat portion or a concave portion , characterized in that it includes at least one of a protrusion, a line, a groove, a protrusion, or an asymmetric shape.

In addition, the selection unit according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of selection units, and one selection unit and the other selection unit spaced apart by a predetermined distance in at least one direction from the selection units are located in a form connected by a predetermined connection frame. characterized in that

In addition, the input module according to the present invention is characterized in that it is provided to be detachably attached to the main body of the execution device to perform the data execution.

In addition, the input module according to the present invention and a terminal for transmitting a predetermined signal of the input module or the execution device or a transmission signal of data assigned to the signal is provided at a predetermined position of the main body.

In addition, a detachable means for attaching and detaching the input module and the main body is provided at a predetermined position of at least one of the input module and the main body according to the present invention, and the detachable means includes a protrusion, a groove, a slot, a guide, a clasp, a ring, It is characterized in that it comprises one or more removable members of the holder, band, or Velcro.

According to the present invention, the data execution device includes a selection unit having three different selection positions in which selection by a finger, which is one of the selection means, is performed within a range corresponding to a fingerprint of one thumb, and the selection and at least one input module including a sensor unit provided with a sensor for generating a signal in response. Here, in the input module, three contact positions on the lower side of the selection unit respectively located below the three selection positions and the three sensors of the sensor unit spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance from the three contact positions are separated by a predetermined interval. is provided to be contacted by the selection and returned to the original position from the contact position, wherein the three selection positions are located within a range corresponding to the fingerprint of the distal end of one thumb, and a separation distance formed at a predetermined position below the center of the selection unit has a feature configured to be smaller than the separation distance formed at a predetermined position below each of the one side and the other side of the selection unit. Thereby, the present invention provides the three selected positions (first side position, reference position, second side position) respectively located in the center, the one side and the other side in a one side-center-other side arrangement form. Make it intuitively recognized by one finger. That is, in the present invention, there is an advantage in that data execution for at least one of data input or data control by the selection can be easily and quickly performed independently or continuously due to the above characteristics.

In addition, in the present invention, even in a state in which the user does not observe the selection unit or the selection positions of the selection unit, independent or continuous selection of the selection positions recognized by the selection unit is performed by a fine movement of one finger. make it happen naturally. That is, the present invention has the advantage of suppressing the occurrence of errors in different independent selections or consecutive selections repeatedly performed two or more times, and preventing the accumulation of fatigue according to the selections or reducing the occurrence of stress.

In addition, according to the present invention, different independent selections or continuous selections of the selection positions are made naturally without separate learning by the recognition. That is, in the present invention, even in a state in which the user carries, grips, or wears the device of the present invention, in a moving state or in a moving state, at least one of the selected positions (first side position, reference position, second side position) is There is an advantage that the selection can be performed naturally with a familiar selection motion of one finger without additional learning.

In addition, the selection unit of the present invention is composed of one selection unit having a predetermined width and length of a compact structure within a range corresponding to the fingerprint of one thumb. Accordingly, the present invention is easy to apply to various types of electronic devices including wearable devices, variable devices, Internet of Things devices, complex devices, etc. It has the advantage of providing users with more opportunities to configure various devices or a user environment for better data execution.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an embodiment of a data execution apparatus of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an exemplary diagram showing that, in data execution using the data execution device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the data execution is executed by selection of one finger for a selection unit of the data execution device.
3 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a schematic configuration of an input module and a configuration of a separation distance formed in the input module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an exemplary view for explaining various configurations of a separation distance according to an embodiment of the present invention different from FIG. 3 .
5 is an exemplary diagram for explaining the configuration of a member provided at a predetermined position between a contact position and a sensor in the input module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exemplary diagram for explaining various configurations of an input module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 and 8 are exemplary views for explaining various configurations of a position balancer provided in an input module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 and 10 are exemplary views for explaining the configuration of the selection unit or data execution by the configuration of the selection unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is an exemplary diagram for explaining selection performed in the input module, generation of a signal by the selection, or execution of data allocated to the signal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is an exemplary diagram positioned to explain the configuration of a plurality of input modules, selection performed in the input modules, generation of a signal by the selection, or execution of data allocated to the signal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is an exemplary view for explaining a signal generated by the sensor of the sensor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 11 or 12 .
14 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a signal generated by a sensor of the sensor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention different from FIG. 13 .
15 is an exemplary diagram for explaining various embodiments of data configuration or data execution allocated to a signal according to the present invention of FIG. 13 or 14 .
16 is a diagram illustrating various configurations of an input module or a selection unit provided in the input module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a diagram illustrating various configurations of a plurality of input modules or selection units of the input modules according to an embodiment of the present invention.
18 and 19 are exemplary views for explaining the configuration or application of a data execution device or an input module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the data execution apparatus 1 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, the meaning of the terms used in the specification of the present invention will be described.

In the present invention, the selection position means a predetermined position where selection by the selection means is performed. The predetermined location may be a single point. Alternatively, the predetermined location may mean a predetermined portion including the one point according to an embodiment. The reference position and the side position of the selection unit according to the present invention correspond to the selection position.

In the present invention, selection means selection or selection operation of the selection means for the selection position. According to an embodiment of the invention, the selection may include a force of the selection means applied against the selection position.

In the present invention, the selection operation means a selection action of the selection means with respect to the selection position or a movement of the selection means for performing the selection. The selection operation includes press, click, tilt, roll, and the like.

In the present invention, the selection means includes a finger, an auxiliary means, and the like. Although the user's thumb is suitable as the selection means, a finger as one of the selection means is not limited to the thumb. The auxiliary means includes a finger glove, a thimble, or an orthosis in the form of a finger glove or a thimble.

In the present invention, 'locate' or 'locate' includes the meaning of 'exist at the specified position' or 'make it exist at the specified position', and may include the meaning of 'formed' according to the configuration of the invention. there is.

In the present invention, one side and the other side refer to a position in a form of facing each other spaced apart in a predetermined direction from a reference position or a predetermined reference including an imaginary line. The one side and the other side include the left side, the right side, the upper side (front side), the lower side (rear side) of the reference. That is, the one side or the other side may be determined as one of the positions. For example, the one side may be determined as the left side according to the predetermined criterion, or may be determined as the right side according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the present invention, data execution means that data assigned to a signal generated by a sensor unit is output to an electronic device by selection of a selection means for the selection position. In addition, the data execution also means outputting data assigned to a signal generated by the sensor unit to an electronic device to be executed.

A signal according to the present invention includes an electrical signal caused by an event. The event includes the above-described selection or selection operation. The signal or the electrical signal may be composed of an analog signal, a digital signal, a composite signal, and the like. In addition, the signal or electrical signal may be configured to be transmitted through a predetermined terminal. Alternatively, the signal or a transmission signal corresponding to the electrical signal may be configured to be transmitted through the terminal.

The electronic device according to the present invention is a generic term for all electrical and electronic products made to be applied to real life by using or applying the technology of electronic engineering. The electronic devices include computer devices, audio devices, video devices, information devices, communication devices, information communication devices, game devices, wired devices, wireless devices, wearable devices, video devices, variable devices, Internet of Things devices, and composite devices. do. In addition, the configuration of the electronic device may include various terminals, peripheral devices, devices, interface units, and the like.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an embodiment of a data execution apparatus of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the data execution device includes at least one input module 50 , a memory unit 400 , and a control unit 500 .

The input module is formed such that selection by a finger 720, which is one of the selection means, is performed, and a sensor having one selection unit 100 having a predetermined width and length and a sensor generating a signal in response to the selection. part 300 .

The memory unit stores data allocated to a predetermined signal. The data may be stored in the memory unit after being classified for each menu of a predetermined unit. Also, the data may be divided into several data sets and stored in the memory unit.

The control unit receives and determines the signal generated by the sensor unit, and extracts and processes data allocated to the determined signal from the memory unit.

In detail, it will be described below by way of various embodiments.

FIG. 2 shows that in data execution using the data execution device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the data execution is executed by selecting one finger 720 with respect to the selection unit 100 of the data execution device. This is an example of what is going on.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the data execution device may be configured to be connected to the electronic device 900 provided with the display unit 600 or the display unit 610 by wire or wirelessly.

That is, in the present invention, in a state in which one finger 720 is positioned around the center of the selection unit or the user does not look at the selection unit or the selection position of the selection unit, the selection position is placed on the selection unit. It has a structure to be intuitively recognized by a finger.

That is, the selection unit allows independent or continuous selection of the recognized selection position to be made naturally by a fine movement of one finger 720, and a typo in different independent selections or consecutive selections repeatedly performed twice or more. It has the properties of suppressing the occurrence, preventing the accumulation of fatigue according to the above selection, or reducing the occurrence of stress.

The means for executing the data include hardware means and software means. The hardware means include keys, buttons, switches and the like. The software means includes a GUI (Graphic User Interface), an app (App, Application), a window, an icon, an emoticon, an image, a picture, a figure, and the like.

The data execution includes data entry. The data input object 650 includes letters, numbers, symbols, special characters, special symbols, and the like. For example, the characters refer to characters used in countries around the world.

The data execution also includes data control. The object 650 of the data control includes a keyboard function, a mouse function, an information communication function, a search function, a play function, a motion function, a setting function, and the like. The keyboard function or the mouse function includes mode, enter, space, F, function, esc, back, shift, control (ctrl). , alt, tab, caps lock, home, delete, page, capture, pointing, click, scroll ( scroll), drag, call, zoom, direction, speed, change, return, and the like. In this case, the pointing object may include the Internet, a document, a display unit including a menu window or a pop-up window, a program, application software, and the like. The information communication function includes a phone call, a contact information, a message, a memo, a watch, the Internet, and the like. The search function includes Google search, documents, files, menus, content, and the like. The play function includes music, video, voice, sound, broadcasting, movie, game, character, camera, image, and the like. The motion functions include start, forward, backward, pause, stop, rise, fall, tilt, bend, rotate, jump, return, zigzag, unevenness, motion control, remote control, etc. motion control, direction control, variable direction control, or remote control functions are included. The setting function includes user environment, options, preferences, reservations, and the like. The data control is 'to cause predetermined hardware or software to be executed by selection or instruction of the means for data execution' or 'a predetermined hardware or software interlocked with predetermined hardware or software by selection or instruction for the means for data execution. It includes the meaning of 'to make the program of However, the data input object and data control object are not limited to the data elements according to the present invention.

3 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a schematic configuration of an input module 50 and a configuration of a separation distance formed in the input module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the input module is configured such that a reference position C is located around the center of the selection unit 100 , and side positions S1 and S2 are located on one side and the other side of the selection unit. The reference position and the side position correspond to a selection position at which selection is performed by the selection means in the selection unit.

As shown in FIG. 3 , in the selection unit, the reference position and the side position are provided to be located within a range corresponding to the fingerprint region 700 based on the fingerprint of the distal end of one thumb 721 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , the fingerprint area includes a corresponding area 702 . The corresponding region is a region in which the entire upper surface of the selection unit corresponds to the fingerprint of the finger in a state in which one finger 720 is positioned around the center of the selection unit 100 (see FIG. 3 a) (FIG. See c and d of 3).

The reference position and the side position may be configured to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance on one axis in one direction within the selection unit. The axis includes one horizontal axis (one horizontal axis). The axis is an imaginary line positioned in one direction.

Referring to FIG. 3 , in the input module, the reference position is located at a point in the center of the selection unit, and the side position is located at a first side position S1 located on one side of the selection unit and the other side of the selection unit. It is configured as a second side position (S2).

As shown in FIG. 3 b, in the input module, at a predetermined position below the selection unit 100, the selection of the selection means for the reference position (C) or the side positions (S1, S2) respectively corresponds to, and A corresponding contact position with the sensor 310 of the sensor unit 300 is located. The contact position includes a reference contact position 210 located at a predetermined position below the reference position, a first contact position 221 located at a predetermined position below the first side position S1 of the side position, and the side position. and a second contact position 222 located at a predetermined position below the second side position S2 of the .

Referring to FIG. 3B , in the input module, a predetermined sensor unit 300 is provided at a position spaced apart from the lower portion of the selection unit 100 by a predetermined distance. The sensor 310 of the sensor unit includes a reference sensor 320 , a first sensor 331 , and a second sensor 332 . The reference sensor 320 is located in the sensor unit below the reference contact position spaced apart from the reference contact position by a predetermined distance with respect to the reference contact position 210 and comes into contact with the reference contact position by selection by a selection means. will do The first sensor 331 is located in the sensor unit below the first contact position spaced apart from the first contact position by a predetermined distance with respect to the first contact position 221 and is selected by a selection means. 1 It comes into contact with the contact position. The second sensor 332 is located in the sensor unit below the second contact position spaced apart from the second contact position by a predetermined distance based on the second contact position 222 and is selected by a selection means. 2 It comes into contact with the contact position.

In the sensor unit, one or more sensors 320 , 331 , or 332 may be provided.

For example, in the sensor unit, one or more sensors may be provided to be spaced apart from the reference sensor by a predetermined distance with respect to the reference sensor 320 . In this case, the signal generated by the one or more sensors by selection of the selection means may be set to be processed as a predetermined signal generated by the reference sensor.

The sensor 310 of the sensor unit may be provided as a contact sensor. The contact sensor includes a tact switch, a dome switch, a rubber switch, or a contact switch. The sensor may include at least one of a pressure sensor, a tactile sensor, and a force sensor for sensing the pressure applied in the selection of the selection means or the force of the selection means. In addition, the sensor may include a PCB sensor formed in the form of wiring of a predetermined pattern on the PCB.

Referring to FIG. 3B , the input module 50 is contacted by selection by a selection means and provided to have a predetermined separation distance from the contact position to the original position.

The separation distance may represent a stroke in which the selected contact and return to the original position from the contacted position are made.

In addition, the separation distance may be expressed as an interval between two points formed so that the contact or the return by the selection is made.

That is, as shown in FIG. 3B , in the input module, the separation distance is a predetermined position 210 below the selection unit located a predetermined distance apart from one axis passing vertically through the reference position C. , the reference contact position) and the reference sensor 320 of the sensor unit, the reference interval (d0) corresponding to the space on the axis, the first side position (S1) is spaced apart a predetermined distance from one axis that passes vertically A first interval d1 and the second side position S2 corresponding to the space on the axis between a predetermined position 221 (first contact position) below the selection unit and the first sensor 331 of the sensor unit ), which corresponds to the space on the axis between the predetermined position 222 (second contact position) at the lower side of the selection unit located at a predetermined distance apart from one axis passing vertically and the second sensor 332 of the sensor unit The second interval d2 may be formed.

Here, in the input module, the reference interval d0 is configured to be smaller than each of the first interval d1 and the second interval d2. The first interval and the second interval may be configured at the same interval or different intervals according to the configuration according to the embodiment.

In the input module, when the selection of the reference position, the first side position, or the second side position is performed, the reference contact position, the first contact position, or the second contact position is the direction of the separation distance. is configured to return to the original position after moving to and contacting the sensor of the sensor unit corresponding to the selection. The return means may be configured at a predetermined position between the selection unit and the sensor unit, the input module supporting the selection unit and the sensor unit, or a base provided with the input module. The return means may include a flexible member, an elastic member, a member having a repetitive feedback property, a spring, or a composite member having at least one of the properties of the member. For example, the member may include rubber, silicone, synthetic rubber, synthetic resin, and the like.

The data execution device 1 of the present invention independently or continuously executes data assigned to a predetermined signal generated by selection of the selection means in the input module 50 .

As an example, with reference to FIG. 3B, FIG. 11B, and 13A , execution of data allocated to a predetermined reference signal SP0 in the input module may be performed independently or continuously. In this case, the reference signal is based on the selection by one finger positioned as shown in a of FIG. 11 in the selection unit 100 of the input module, the center of the selection unit including the reference position C, the selection It is a signal generated by the reference sensor 320 of the sensor unit 300 that is in contact with the reference contact position 210 on the lower side of the selection unit by the selection when it is performed by one pressing operation P0 centered on the .

As another example, with reference to FIG. 3 b , FIG. 11 c and d and FIG. 13 a , data execution assigned to predetermined side signals SP1 and SP2 in the input module can be performed independently or continuously. there is. In this case, the side signal is the first side position (S1) or the second side position based on selection by one finger positioned as shown in a of FIG. 11 in the selection unit 100 of the input module. When (S2) is carried out by a single pressing operation toward one side or the other side of the selection part included, the sensor part 300 in contact with the first contact position 221 on the lower side of the selection part by the selection This is a signal generated by the first sensor 331 or the second sensor 332 of the sensor unit in contact with the second contact position 222 on the lower side of the selection unit.

In the input module, different selection positions (S1, C, S2) at which selection by the selection means are performed are located within a range corresponding to the fingerprint region 700 of the distal end of one thumb, and the selection unit 100 of the input module ) by being spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance on one axis in one direction (see FIGS. 3 and 11), the reference position (C), the first side position (S1) and the second side position ( S2) is recognized as each selection position of the center, one side, and the other side of the selection unit by one finger located in the selection unit.

In addition, when the fingerprint center line 710 of the finger is centered on the center of the selection unit based on one finger in the input module (see FIG. 3 or FIG. 11 ), the recognized different selection positions S1 , C, S2), different independent selections or successive selections of the fingers may be made by a pressing operation in the form of moving without departing from the upper surface of the selection unit (refer to the arrows shown). The pressing operation may include at least one of a pressing form, a rolling form, and a tilting form. Also, a predetermined angle may be included in the pressing operation.

According to the characteristics according to the structure of the input module 50 or the selection unit 100 of the input module, the present invention provides three selection positions (a first side position, a reference position, and a second side position) located in the selection unit. position) is intuitively recognized by one finger in the form of one side-center-other side arrangement (S1-C-S2). That is, according to the present invention, data execution for at least one of data input or data control by the above selection can be easily and quickly performed independently or continuously due to the above characteristics. In addition, according to the present invention, different independent selections or successive selections of the three selection positions (S1, C, S2) of the selection unit are made naturally without separate learning by the recognition. That is, the present invention allows the user to separately select one or more of the three selection positions (S1, C, S2) even in a state in which the user carries, holds, or wears the device of the present invention, in a moving state or in a moving state. It can be performed naturally with a familiar selection motion of one finger without learning.

4 is an exemplary view for explaining various configurations of a separation distance according to an embodiment of the present invention different from FIG. 3 .

4 , in the input module 50 , at least one member may be provided between the selection unit 100 and the sensor 310 of the sensor unit 300 . In the input module, the member includes a reference member 810 and a side member.

In the input module, the reference member may be provided between the reference position C of the selection unit and the reference sensor 320 of the sensor unit.

In addition, the side member includes a first member 821 positioned between the first side position S1 of the selection unit and the first sensor 331 of the sensor unit, a second side position S2 of the sensor unit, and the sensor unit. It may be composed of a second member 822 positioned between the second sensors 332 .

The member may be formed of a member having ductile, elastic, or repetitive feedback properties, or a composite member having one or more of the above properties. For example, the member may include rubber, silicone, synthetic rubber, synthetic resin, and the like.

In the input module, the at least one member may be configured in various forms.

For example, the reference member 810 may be provided between the reference position C and the reference sensor 320 in the input module. In this case, the separation distance (“d0” or “d01+d02”) below the reference position by the reference member in the input module is the separation distance (“d1”) below the first side position and It is configured to be smaller than each of the separation distances “d2” below the second side position. The reference member is preferably provided as one, but may be provided in a plurality of divided forms according to embodiments.

As another example, in the input module, a first member 821 is provided between the reference member 810 and the first side position S1 and the first sensor 331 , or the reference member and the second A second member 822 may be provided between the side position S2 and the second sensor 332 , or the reference member, the first member, and the second member may be provided together. In this case, by the reference member and the first member (or the second member) or the reference member and the first member and the second member in the input module, the separation distance below the reference position (" d01+d02") is configured to be smaller than each of the separation distance ("d11+d12") below the first side position and the separation distance ("d21+d22") below the second side position. In the configuration of the separation distance, the separation distance “d11+d12” and the separation distance “d21+d22” may be configured identically or configured differently. Each member of the first member and the second member is preferably provided as one, but may be provided in a plurality of divided forms according to embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the members 810 , 821 , and 822 of the input module may be provided in various sizes.

For example, as shown in d or g of FIG. 4 , the member is spaced a predetermined distance from each of the selection unit 100 and the sensors 320 , 331 , and 332 , and is supported at a predetermined position between the selection unit and the contact unit 200 . It can be provided as much as possible. As shown in FIG. 4 e or f , the member may be provided to be supported at a predetermined position between the selection unit 100 and the sensor unit 300 by being spaced a predetermined distance downward from the selection unit 100 . The configuration of the support means may be applied in the same manner as the configuration of the above-described return means or may be applied mutatis mutandis.

As another example, as shown in Fig. 4a, the member may be provided at the lower side of the axis selection unit 100 vertically passing through the reference position (C) or the side position (S1 or S2). In this case, the member may be configured as the same body as the lower portion 112 of the selection unit 100 or may be configured in a form in close contact with the lower portion.

As another example, as illustrated in b or c of FIG. 4 , the member may be provided in the contact unit 200 spaced apart from the sensor unit 300 by a predetermined distance. In this case, the member may be provided at a predetermined position of the contact portion corresponding to each of the sensors, and may be configured as the same body as the contact portion or may be configured in a form in close contact with the contact portion.

4, 11 and 13, in the input module, based on selection by one finger, the selection is performed once centered on the center of the selection unit 100 including the reference position C. When carried out by a pressing operation, a predetermined reference signal SP0 is generated by the reference sensor 320 in contact with one side of the reference member 810 by the selection.

Alternatively, in the input module, on the basis of selection by one finger, one side or the other side of the selection unit 100 including the first side position S1 or the second side position S2 is selected. When it is carried out by a single pressing operation toward the A predetermined side signal SP1 or SP2 is generated.

5 is an exemplary view for explaining the configuration of a member provided at a predetermined position between the contact position and the sensor in the input module 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5 , at least one side of the reference member 810 or the side members 821 and 822 in contact with the sensor 310 of the sensor unit 300 is selected by the selection means in the input module. It may be provided in more than one shape. The at least one side has at least one of a planar part 160, a concave part 161, a wing part 165, a convex part 162, a protruding part 163, a variable part 166, or a protrusion 171. may be included. The protrusion 163 may be formed at a predetermined position including a corner of one side of the member (refer to d of FIG. 5 ) or a center of one end of the member (refer to h of FIG. 5 ). Referring to FIG. 5G , one or more protrusions 171 may be formed at a predetermined position on one end of the member. Referring to i of FIG. 5 , the variable portion 166 of one end of the member may be formed of a variable body including a wrinkle, a fold, or a flexible shape. Referring to j to l of FIG. 5 , one end of the member may include one or more concave-convex portions or zigzag portions. However, the above-described members do not limit the configuration of the input module according to the present invention.

6 is an exemplary view for explaining various configurations of the input module 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The sensor operating pressures PC, PS1, and PS2 shown in FIG. 6 generate a predetermined signal from the sensor 310 of the sensor unit 300 corresponding to the selection of the selection means for the selection position in the input module 50 . pressure that works to make it happen. The selection position corresponds to the reference position C and the side positions S1 and S2 at which the selection is performed in the selection unit 100 of the input module.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the sensor operating pressure includes a reference sensor operating pressure PC and side sensor operating pressures PS1 and PS2.

The reference sensor operating pressure PC is a pressure at which the reference sensor 320 of the sensors 310 of the selection unit operates to generate the reference signal SP0. The side sensor operating pressures PS1 and PS2 are pressures at which the first sensor 331 or the second sensor 332 of the sensors 310 of the selection unit operates to generate side signals SP1 and SP2.

The reference sensor operating pressure and the side sensor operating pressure may be configured to be different from each other.

For example, referring to a of FIG. 6 , the reference sensor operating pressure PC by the reference sensor 320 is the side sensor operating pressure PS1 by the first sensor 331 or the second It may be provided to be greater than the side sensor operating pressure PS2 by the sensor 332 .

Alternatively, with reference to FIG. 6E , the reference sensor operating pressure PC by the reference sensor 320 corresponding to the selection of the center of the selection unit is the selection for one side or the other side of the selection unit. It may be provided to be greater than the side sensor operating pressure PS2 by the first sensor 331 or the second sensor 332 corresponding to .

The side sensor operating pressure may be configured to be different from each other.

For example, referring to b or f of FIG. 6 , the side sensor operating pressure PS1 by the first sensor 331 is higher than the side sensor operating pressure PS2 by the second sensor 332 . A larger one may be provided.

Referring to FIG. 6 c and d, the reference sensor 320 for generating the reference signal SP0 from the input module, and the first sensor 331 and the second sensor 332 for generating the side signals SP1 and SP2 ) may be provided identically or differently according to a predetermined standard. The predetermined criterion includes at least one of a size, shape, type, or material of the sensor.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6C , the reference sensor 320 may be provided to be larger than the first sensor 331 and the second sensor 332 . Alternatively, as shown in d of FIG. 6 , the reference sensor may be provided as a dome-shaped sensor different from that of the first sensor and the second sensor.

6 g and 6 h, the reference member 810 and the side members 821 and 822 in the input module may be provided identically or differently according to a predetermined standard. The predetermined criterion includes at least one of a size, shape, type, or material of the member.

For example, as shown in g of FIG. 6 , the reference member 810 may be larger than the side members 821 and 822 .

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 6h , the first member 821 of the side member formed to contact the reference member 810 and the first sensor 331 and the second sensor 332 formed to be in contact with the reference sensor 320 . ) and the second member 822 may be provided in different shapes. That is, one end of the reference member may be formed to have a predetermined curvature, and a predetermined protruding portion may be formed at one side of the first member and one side of the second member. In addition, one end of the first member and one end of the second member may include a predetermined conductor 350 .

7 and 8 are exemplary views for explaining various configurations of the position balancer 250 provided in the input module 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 and 8, at least one position balancer 250 having a predetermined width and length may be provided in the input module.

Here, the position balancer is located in the space between the lower portion 112 of the selection unit 100 and the sensor unit 300 and a predetermined distance from the reference position C to the side positions S1 and S2 in the space. It is provided to be positioned between the spaced apart reference position and the side position. The position balancer performs a function of balancing the movements so that the contact positions 210 , 221 , 222 in the input module and the sensor 310 of the sensor unit come into contact with or return from the input module over the separation distance. .

7 and 8 b, e or g, in the input module, the position balancer 250 is a first side position (S1) direction and a second side position (S2) direction from the reference position (C) may be provided so as to be located at predetermined positions in the space between the lower portion 112 of the selection unit 100 and the sensor unit 300 spaced apart by a predetermined distance, respectively.

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8A , in the input module, the position balancer 250 may be provided such that a contact portion is positioned at one end in the vertical direction or at one end and the other end in the vertical direction. The adhesion portion is formed to be in close contact with the selection means.

For example, in the input module 50 as shown in b or c of FIG. 7 , the position balancer 250 may be provided such that the close contact portion 260 is positioned at one end in the vertical direction.

In this case, referring to FIG. 7B , the close contact portion 260 of the one end of the position balancer is formed to be in close contact with a predetermined position of the sensor unit 300 by selection of a selection means.

Alternatively, referring to c of FIG. 7 , in the position balancer, the close contact portion 260 of the one end is formed to be in close contact with a predetermined position of the lower portion 112 of the selection unit 100 by the selection.

As another example, in the input module 50 as shown in a of FIG. 7 , the position balancer 250 may be provided such that the contact portions 260 and 260 ′ are positioned at one end and the other end in the vertical direction.

In this case, referring to FIG. 7A, in the position balancer, the close contact portion 260 of the one end is in close contact with a predetermined position of the sensor unit 300 by selection of a selection means, and the close contact portion of the other end 260' is formed to be in close contact with a predetermined position of the lower part 112 of the selection unit 100 by the above selection.

Alternatively, the position balancer 250 may be provided in the input module 50 as shown in d of FIG. 7 .

In this case, in the position balancer, the close contact portion 260 of one end in the vertical direction is in close contact with a predetermined position of the contact portion 200 by selection of a selection means, and the close contact portion 260 ′ at the other end in the vertical direction is the It is formed to be in close contact with a predetermined position of the lower part 112 of the selection unit 100 by selection. The contact part is a component provided to be spaced apart from the sensor part by a predetermined distance and to have the aforementioned spacing distance from the input module.

Referring to FIG. 7 b and c or FIG. 8 a, in the input module, the position balancer 250 has a contact part 260 at one end of the longitudinal direction sensor unit 300 or selection unit 100. It may be provided to have a predetermined separation distance d5 from the lower part 112 of the .

Referring to FIG. 7A, in the input module, the position balancer 250 includes a contact portion 260 at one end and a contact portion 260 ′ at the other end in the vertical direction, the sensor unit 300 and the selection unit. (100) may be provided to have a lower portion 112 and a predetermined separation distance (d5, d6), respectively.

Alternatively, with reference to d of FIG. 7, in the input module, the position balancer 250 includes a contact portion 200 and a sensor at one end of the position balancer 250 in the vertical direction. It may be provided to have the part 300 and predetermined separation distances d5 and d6, respectively.

In the input module as shown in FIG. 7 a or 7 d, the position balancer may be provided to be positioned by a predetermined support means within a predetermined space as shown in the drawing. The configuration of the support means may be applied in the same manner as the configuration of the above-described return means or may be applied mutatis mutandis.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the above-described position balancer 250 in the input module may be configured in various ways.

That is, the position balancer is, as shown in FIG. 8 b, a double square three-dimensional shape, as shown in FIG. 8 c, a multi-rectangular three-dimensional shape, such as a single box three-dimensional shape as shown in FIG. 8 d, FIG. A multi-cylindrical three-dimensional shape such as f of FIG. 8 , a double curved three-dimensional shape such as g of FIG. 8 , a hollow cylindrical split type such as FIG. 8 h , and a hollow cylindrical shape such as i of FIG. In addition, each shape of the position balancer may be formed in a variable manner. The variable expression includes pleats, folds, zigzags, or irregularities. However, the shape of the position balancer does not limit the configuration of the input module according to the present invention.

9 and 10 are exemplary diagrams for explaining the configuration of the selection unit 100 or data execution by the configuration of the selection unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the input module 50 provided as shown in FIG. 9A , the selection unit 100 may include at least one of an elastic member and an inelastic member.

For example, referring to FIG. 9B , the selection unit 100 in the input module may be provided as an inelastic member.

That is, in the input module, on the basis of selection by a single finger on one reference line RL passing through the selection unit in the horizontal direction, the selection is performed on one side or the other side of the selection unit provided with the elastic member. Even if it is carried out toward the side (P1 or P2), the predetermined portion of the one side or the other side is not inclined or bent downward from the reference line (see a1 dotted arrow indicating only the positional movement in FIG. 9 c or d) ).

As another example, different from b of FIG. 9 , the selection unit 100 in the input module may be provided as an elastic member.

That is, with reference to FIGS. b, d or e, in the input module, based on the selection by one finger performed on one reference line RL passing the selection unit in the horizontal direction, the selection is determined by the elastic member When carried out (P1 or P2) toward one side or the other side of the selection part provided with see the dotted arrow in ); When the selection is released, the inclined or curved portion may be provided to return to its original position. The return may be achieved by the characteristic of the elastic member having a repetitive feedback property. In this case, even if the selection is performed around the center of the selection unit provided with the elastic member (P0), one side or the other side of the selection unit is inclined or bent downward from the reference line, so that no signal is generated. That is, the selection unit provided with the elastic member has a characteristic that flexibly responds to selection of a selection means performed with respect to one side or the other side of the selection unit.

As the sensor operating pressure of the sensor 310 corresponding to the selection performed in the input module, a normal sensor operating pressure may be applied.

The selection unit 100 of the above-described embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a plurality of selection units 100, 100', 100'', ...).

Referring to FIG. 10 , one selection unit and the other selection unit spaced apart by a predetermined distance in at least one direction from the selection units are located in a form connected by a predetermined connection frame 102 .

Referring to FIG. 11 , in the input module 50 of the present invention described above, by the difference in the number of times of selection or the difference in the intensity of the pressing force in the selection of the selection means for the reference position C or the side positions S1 and S2, the reference signal (SP0) or the side signals SP1 and SP2 may be continuously generated. 13 and 14 , the plurality of consecutively generated reference signals may be represented by SP0-n, and the plurality of consecutively generated side signals may be represented by SP1-n or SP2-n.

The signal processing may be performed in various ways.

For example, the signal processing may be performed based on a predetermined time setting value.

That is, if the time interval of each signal of the plurality of reference signals SP0-n or the plurality of side signals SP1-n or SP2-n is within the time set value, the predetermined control unit 500 The reference signals SP0-n are treated as a new reference signal different from each signal of the reference signals, or the side signals SP1-n or SP2-n are treated as a new one different from each signal of the side signals. It is processed as a side signal of

Alternatively, if the time interval of each signal of the reference signals or the side signals exceeds the set time value, the control unit processes the reference signals as independently and successively generated reference signals or independently separates the side signals. is processed as each side signal that is continuously generated.

15 is an exemplary diagram for explaining various embodiments of data configuration or data execution allocated to a signal according to the present invention of FIG. 13 or 14 .

For example, with reference to the drawings and FIG. 15A , the data allocated to the reference signal 'SP0' according to the present invention is a 'contact' of the information communication function among the objects of the data control described above. That is, the control unit 500 outputs the contact data of the information communication function corresponding to the reference signal 'SP0' or an electrical signal of the contact data to the electronic device, and data including various functions related to the 'contact' Let the run be done.

As another example, with reference to the drawings and FIG. 15A , the data allocated to the side signal 'SP1' according to the present invention is a 'phone' of the information communication function among the objects of the data control described above. That is, the control unit 500 outputs the telephone data of the information communication function corresponding to the side signal 'SP1' or an electrical signal of the telephone data to the electronic device, and data including various functions related to the 'telephone' Let the run be done.

As another example, with reference to the drawings and FIG. 15A, the data allocated to the side signal 'SP2' according to the present invention is a 'message' of the information communication function among the objects of the data control described above. That is, the controller 500 outputs the message data of the information communication function corresponding to the side signal 'SP2' or an electrical signal of the message data to the electronic device, and data including various functions related to the 'message' Let the run be done.

The input module of the present invention may be configured differently from the above-described embodiment of FIG. 3B .

For example, in the same configuration of the input module 50 as in the embodiment of FIG. 3 b, the sensor unit 300 is provided under the selection unit 100, and the contact unit ( 200) is provided.

A schematic configuration of the input module will be described with reference to FIG. 4H .

That is, in the input module, the sensor 310 corresponding to the selection of the selection means for the reference position C or the side positions S1 and S2 is located in the sensor unit under the selection unit; The sensor includes a reference sensor 320 located below the reference position, a first sensor 331 located below the first side position S1 among the side positions, and a second sensor located below the second side position S2. It is configured to include two sensors (332).

In addition, a contact position in contact with the sensor 310 of the sensor unit corresponding to the selection for the reference position C or the side positions S1 and S2 and corresponding to the selection of the reference position C or the side positions S2 is located at a predetermined position above the contact unit. will do The contact position is located at a predetermined position between the lower side of the reference sensor and the upper side of the contact part, and the reference contact position 210 that is in contact with the reference sensor by the selection, between the lower side of the first sensor and the upper side of the contact part A first contact position 221 located at a predetermined position and contacting the first sensor by the selection and a predetermined position between the lower side of the second sensor and the upper side of the contact portion and contacting the second sensor by the selection and a second contact position 222 .

The input module 50 is contacted by selection by a selection means and provided to have a predetermined separation distance from the contact position to the original position.

The separation distance may represent a stroke in which the selected contact and return to the original position from the contacted position are made.

In addition, the separation distance may be expressed as an interval between two points formed so that the contact or the return by the selection is made.

That is, in the input module, the separation distance is a reference interval corresponding to the space on the axis between the reference sensor and the contact part located a predetermined distance apart from one axis passing vertically through the reference position (C). d0), a first interval (d1) corresponding to a space on the axis between the first sensor and the contact part positioned a predetermined distance apart from one axis passing vertically through the first side position, and the second side A second interval d2 corresponding to a space on the axis may be formed between the second sensor and the contact part, which are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance on one axis passing vertically through the position.

Here, in the input module, the reference interval is configured to be smaller than each of the first interval and the second interval. The first interval and the second interval may be configured at the same interval or different intervals according to the configuration according to the embodiment.

In the input module, when the selection of the reference position, the first side position, or the second side position is performed, the reference sensor, the first sensor, or the second sensor moves in the direction of the separation distance. and return to the original position after contacting the contact position of the contact portion corresponding to the selection.

The configuration of the returning means described in the embodiment of FIG. 3B may be applied to the return means in the same way or may be applied mutatis mutandis.

As described above, the data execution device 1 of the present invention independently or continuously executes data assigned to a predetermined signal generated by selection of the selection means in the input module 50 .

For example, execution of data allocated to a predetermined reference signal SP0 in the input module may be performed independently or continuously. That is, the reference signal is based on selection by a single finger located as shown in a of FIG. 11 in the selection unit 100 of the input module, the center of the selection unit including the reference position (C). It is a signal generated by the reference sensor 320 of the sensor unit 300 that is in contact with the reference contact position 210 by the selection when it is performed by a single pressing operation P0 to the center.

As another example, the execution of data allocated to the predetermined side signals SP1 and SP2 in the input module may be performed independently or continuously. That is, the side signal is the first side position (S1) or the second side position (S1) or the second side position ( When S2) is performed by a single pressing operation toward one side or the other side of the selection unit including the sensor unit 300, the first sensor 331 is in contact with the first contact position 221 by the selection. Alternatively, it is a signal generated by the second sensor 332 of the sensor unit in contact with the second contact position 222 .

At least one member may be provided between the sensor and the contact part in the input module. That is, in the input module, the member includes a reference member 810 and a side member.

In the input module, the reference member may be provided between the reference sensor and the contact part.

Also, the side member may include a first member 821 positioned between the first sensor and the contact part and a second member 822 positioned between the second sensor and the contact part.

The member may have the same configuration or may be applied mutatis mutandis to the member in the above-described embodiment.

In the input module, the at least one member may be configured in various forms.

For example, in the input module, the reference member 810 may be provided between the reference sensor 320 and the contact part. In this case, the separation distance ("d01+d02") below the reference position by the reference member in the input module is the separation distance ("d1") below the first side position and the second side It is configured to be smaller than each of the separation distances "d2" at the lower side of the position. The reference member is preferably provided as one, but may be provided in a plurality of divided forms according to embodiments.

As another example, in the input module, a first member 821 is provided between the reference member 810 and the first sensor 331 and the contact portion, or the reference member and the second sensor 332 are A second member 822 may be provided between the contact portions, or the reference member, the first member, and the second member may be provided together. In this case, in the input module, the separation distance ( "d01+d02") is configured to be smaller than each of the separation distance ("d11+d12") below the first side position and the separation distance ("d21+d22") below the second side position .

In the configuration of the separation distance, the separation distance “d11+d12” and the separation distance “d21+d22” may be configured the same or configured differently. Each member of the first member and the second member is preferably provided as one, but may be provided in a plurality of divided forms according to embodiments. In the input module, the reference member 810 and the side members 821 and 822 may be the same or different from each other according to a predetermined standard. The predetermined criterion includes at least one of a size, shape, type, or material of the member. A more detailed configuration of the components in the input module will be omitted because the configuration of the corresponding components in the above-described embodiment may be applied in the same manner or may be applied mutatis mutandis.

16 is a diagram illustrating various configurations of the input module 50 or the selection unit 100 provided in the input module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 16 , the input module or the selection unit is provided according to a predetermined criterion, and the predetermined criterion includes at least one of a size, a shape, a member, and a material. In addition, the shape is a flat portion 160, a concave portion 161, a protrusion 171, a line 172, a groove 173, a protruding portion 163, or an asymmetric shape (refer to d or e of FIG. 16). contains at least one. The above predetermined criteria do not limit the configuration of the input module according to the present invention.

The input module 50 of the present invention described above may be provided with a plurality of input modules 51, 52, ... at a predetermined position.

Referring to FIG. 12 , the input modules are arranged to be positioned to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in at least one direction, and may be configured in various forms. Signals generated by selection by a selection means implemented in the selection unit 100 of the input modules, processing of the signals, or execution of data allocated to the signals are the same or applied mutatis mutandis to the above-described embodiments. Therefore, we will omit it.

12 to 15 , a plurality of different signals generated by the selection in the input modules 51, 52, ... may be configured to be processed differently from the above-described embodiment.

As an example, with reference to FIGS. 12 b and 13 c , the input module of the present invention is composed of a first input module 51 and a second input module 52 spaced apart by a predetermined distance in the vertical direction, One reference line RL may be positioned in a horizontal direction between the first input module and the second input module. In this case, selection by one finger is performed in one pressing operation with respect to the center of the selection unit 100 of the first input module and the center of the selection unit 100 of the second input module based on the reference line. , the reference position (C) of the selection unit of the first input module and the reference position (C) of the selection unit of the second input module are selected together with the finger. By such selection, one reference signal SP0 is generated from the reference sensor 320 in contact with the reference contact position 210 of the first input module and comes into contact with the reference contact position 210 of the second input module. Another reference signal SP0 is generated from the reference sensor 320 . In this case, the one reference signal and the other reference signal are converted to a third reference signal (“SP0SP0”) which is a new reference signal based on the preset values of the plurality of signals in the predetermined control unit 500 . will be processed

As another example, with reference to FIGS. 12 c and 13 c, the input module of the present invention is composed of a first input module 51 and a second input module 52 spaced apart by a predetermined distance in the vertical direction, One reference line RL may be positioned in a horizontal direction between the first input module and the second input module. In this case, selection by one finger is performed by pressing one side of the selection unit 100 of the first input module and one side of the selection unit 100 of the second input module based on the reference line. When implemented by an operation, the first side position S1 of the selection unit of the first input module and the first side position S1 of the selection unit of the second input module are selected together with the finger. By such selection, one side signal SP1 is generated from the first sensor 331 in contact with the first contact position 221 of the first input module and the first contact position of the second input module ( 221), the other one side signal SP1 is generated together with the first sensor 331 in contact. In this case, the one side signal and the other one side signal are converted to a third side signal (“SP1SP1” as a new one side signal based on the preset values of the plurality of signals by the predetermined control unit 500 ). ) will be dealt with.

Alternatively, in the first input module 51 and the second input module 52 having the above configuration, the selection by one finger is performed on the other side of the selection part of the first input module with respect to the reference line and When the second side position S2 of the selection unit of the first input module is performed by a single pressing operation with respect to the other side of the selection unit of the second input module, the second side position S2 of the selection unit of the second input module and the second side of the selection unit of the second input module A side position S2 is selected together with the finger. By such selection, one other side signal SP2 is generated from the second sensor 332 in contact with the second contact position 222 of the first input module and the second contact position of the second input module ( In the second sensor 332 in contact with 222 , the other side signal SP2 is generated together. In this case, the one other side signal and the other other side signal are converted to a third side signal (“SP2SP2”) as a new one side signal based on the preset values of the plurality of signals by the predetermined control unit 500 . ) will be dealt with.

As another example, with reference to Fig. 12 d and Fig. 13 d, the input module of the present invention is composed of a first input module 51 and a second input module 52 spaced apart by a predetermined distance in the horizontal direction, One reference line RL may be vertically positioned between the first input module and the second input module. In this case, the selection by one finger is performed by pressing once with respect to the other side of the selection unit 100 of the first input module and one side of the selection unit 100 of the second input module based on the reference line. When implemented by an operation, the second side position S2 of the selection unit of the first input module and the first side position S1 of the selection unit of the second input module are selected together with the finger. By such selection, one other side signal SP2 is generated from the second sensor 332 in contact with the second contact position 222 of the first input module and the first contact position of the second input module ( 221) and the first sensor 331 in contact with one side signal SP1 is generated together. In this case, the one other side signal and the one side signal or the one side signal and the one other side signal are converted into a new one based on the preset values of the plurality of signals by the predetermined control unit 500 . It is processed as a third side signal (“SP2SP1”), which is a side signal of

Alternatively, in the first input module 51 and the second input module 52 having the above configuration, selection by one finger is performed on one side of the selection unit of the first input module with reference to the reference line and When it is performed by a single pressing operation with respect to the other side of the selection unit of the second input module, the first side position S1 of the selection unit of the first input module and the second side position of the selection unit of the second input module A side position S2 is selected together with the finger. By such selection, one side signal SP1 is generated from the first sensor 331 in contact with the first contact position 221 of the first input module and the second contact position of the second input module ( The second sensor 332 in contact with the 222 , generates one other side signal SP2 together. In this case, the one other side signal and the one side signal or the one side signal and the one other side signal are converted into a new one based on the preset values of the plurality of signals by the predetermined control unit 500 . It is processed as a third side signal ("SP1SP2"), which is a side signal of

In the first input module 51 and the second input module 52 configured as shown in d of FIG. 12 , based on the separation distance of the above-described embodiment, at the lower side of the second side position S2 of the first input module The separation distance of , and the separation distance below the first side position S1 of the second input module may be configured to be different from each other. Alternatively, in the input module, according to an embodiment, the separation distance below the second side position S2 of the first input module and the separation distance below the first side position S1 of the second input module are It may be configured in the same way.

Various data may be allocated to signals generated by selection according to the present invention in the first input module 51 and the second input module 52 configured as shown in FIG. 12A .

As an example, with reference to FIGS. 13 c and 15 b , in the first input module, the 'voice' of the play function among the objects of the data control described above is allocated to the reference signal 'SP0', and the side signal 'SP1' A 'camera' of the play function among the objects of the data control described above may be assigned to ', and a 'google search' of the search function among the objects of the data control described above may be assigned to the side signal 'SP2'.

In addition, in the second input module, 'music' of the play function among the above-described data control objects is allocated to the reference signal 'SP0', and the 'video ' is allocated, and the 'Internet' of the information communication function among the objects of the data control described above may be allocated to the side signal 'SP2'.

As another example, with reference to FIGS. 13 c and 15 b, in the first input module and the second input module, the information communication function' Clock' is assigned, the third side signal 'SP1SP1' is assigned with the 'memo' of the information communication function among the objects of the data control described above, and the third side signal 'SP2SP2' is assigned to the third side signal 'SP2SP2' of the setting function of the objects of the data control. A 'user environment' may be assigned.

As another example, with reference to FIGS. 13B and 15C , objects of data input in the first input module and the second input module may be assigned numbers and symbols. That is, in the first input module, the numbers '2 and 8' are assigned to the reference signal 'SP0', the numbers '1 and 7' are assigned to the side signal 'SP1', and the numbers 'SP2' are assigned to the side signal 'SP2'. The number '6' and the symbol '#' may be assigned.

Referring to d to g of FIG. 15 , the above-described input module 50 of the present invention may be composed of four input modules 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 .

That is, the first input module 51 , the second input module 52 , the third input module 53 , and the fourth input module 54 are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in the horizontal and vertical directions of the four input modules. and can be placed.

The selection by the selection means performed in the selection unit 100 of the input modules, the signal generated in response to the selection by the sensor 310 of the sensor unit 300, or the execution of data assigned to the signal is the above-described embodiment. The corresponding selection and signal may be applied identically or may be applied mutatis mutandis.

For example, the four input modules 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 may be configured as shown in d of FIG. 15 .

13d and 15d, in the first input module 51 and the second input module 52, a keyboard or mouse among the data control objects described above in the third side signal 'SP2SP1' A 'mode' of a function may be assigned. The mode may include various functions such as mode selection, mode change, mode return, character selection, character input, special character selection, special character input, symbol selection, symbol input, emoticon selection, emoticon input, direction selection, direction control, etc. there is.

As another example, in the four input modules 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 configured as shown in FIG. 15 e , with reference to FIGS. 13 d and 15 e , in the first input module 51 , The 'start' of the motion function among the above-described data control objects may be assigned to the reference signal 'SP0'. That is, the controller 500 outputs the start data of the motion function corresponding to the reference signal 'SP0' or the electrical signal of the start data to the electronic device, so that the data execution including the function related to the 'start' is executed. let it be done

As another example, data execution for the alphabet 'A' of the letter among the above-described data input objects and 'enter' of the keyboard function among the data control objects will be described with reference to FIG. 15F . In this case, the four input modules 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 shown as f of FIG. 15 are configured as shown in d of FIG. 13 . First, when selection by one finger is performed by a single pressing operation toward one side S1 of the selection unit 100 of the first input module 51 (P1, see FIG. 12 a), the By selection, the first sensor 331 in contact with the first contact position 221 of the first input module generates a predetermined side signal SP1. Then, when the selection is made by a single pressing operation toward the center C of the selection unit 100 of the fourth input module 54 (P0, see b of FIG. 11 ), the fourth input module 54 is selected by the selection. The reference sensor 320 in contact with the reference contact position 210 of the input module generates a predetermined reference signal SP0. In this case, the data allocated to the side signal 'SP1' is the alphabet 'C' of the above-mentioned data input objects, and the data allocated to the reference signal 'SP0' is the keyboard function of the aforementioned data input objects. It is 'enter'. That is, the controller 500 sequentially transmits the alphabet 'C' data (or an electrical signal of the 'C' data) and the 'enter' data of the keyboard function (or an electrical signal of the 'enter' data) to the electronic device. to output the 'C' to be displayed on the display unit 600 or the display unit 610 of the electronic device.

As another example, data execution for the Hangul 'pa' of characters among the above-described data input objects will be described with reference to FIG. 15G . In this case, the four input modules 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 shown as g of FIG. 15 are configured as shown in d of FIG. 13 . First, when selection by one finger is performed by a single pressing operation toward the center C of the selection unit 100 of the first input module 51 (P0, see b of FIG. 11 ), the selection is A predetermined reference signal SP0 is generated by the reference sensor 320 in contact with the reference contact position 210 of the first input module. Then, when the selection is made by a single pressing operation toward one side S1 of the selection unit 100 of the second input module 52 (see P1, FIG. 12 a), the selection The first sensor 331 in contact with the first contact position 221 of the second input module generates a predetermined side signal SP1. In this case, the data allocated to the reference signal 'SP0' is the Korean character 'p' among the above-described data input objects, and the data allocated to the side signal 'SP1' is the Korean character 'a'. That is, the controller 500 sequentially outputs the Hangul 'p' data (or an electrical signal of the 'p' data) and the Hangul 'a' data (or an electrical signal of the 'a' data) to the electronic device. This causes the Korean 'pa' of 'p' and 'a' to be displayed on the display unit 600 or the display unit 610 of the electronic device.

13 and 14, signal processing for processing a plurality of signals successively generated by selection of a selection means in a plurality of input modules 51, 52, ... of the present invention corresponds to the above-described embodiment. Since signal processing may be applied or applied mutatis mutandis, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

17 is a diagram illustrating various configurations of a plurality of input modules or selection units of the input modules according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 17 , as for the configuration, the configuration of the input module 50 of the above-described embodiment or the various configurations of the selection unit 100 provided in the input module may be equally applied or applied mutatis mutandis.

18 and 19 are exemplary views for explaining the configuration or application of the data execution device 1 or the input module 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

18 or 19, the input module may be provided to be detachably attached to the main body 30 of the execution device 1 to perform the data execution.

Alternatively, the execution device or the main body may be provided including a detachable part 80 at a predetermined position.

The execution device may be configured with a predetermined electronic device 900 and wired or wireless. The wireless transmission/reception means may include RF, Bluetooth, IrDA, Zigbee, SWAP, Wi-Fi, Li-Fi, and the like.

At least one of the input module and the main body is provided with a detachable means for attaching and detaching the input module and the main body, and the detachable means includes a protrusion, a groove, a slot, a guide, a clasp, a ring, a holder 40, and a band. Or it will include one or more removable members 82 of the Velcro. The detachable member may include at least one of a concave portion, a convex portion, a wing portion, a protruding portion, or a variable portion. The variable region may include one or more shapes of wrinkles, irregularities, flexible, or zigzag.

In addition, a terminal 70 for transmitting a predetermined signal of the input module or the execution device or a transmission signal of data assigned to the signal may be provided at predetermined positions of the input module and the main body.

Due to these characteristics, the present invention is easy to apply to various types of electronic devices including wearable devices, variable devices, Internet of Things devices, and composite devices or to be configured as removable or portable accessories for the electronic devices, as well as data In the field of execution devices, it is possible to provide users with more diverse device configuration opportunities or a more improved user environment for data execution. That is, the data execution device or input module of the present invention provides an effect of further enhancing industrial applicability in the field of electronic devices for performing at least one of data input and data control.

The embodiments of the present invention described above are only some of the various embodiments of the present invention. That is, in the input module of the present invention described above, the selection positions of the selection part where selection is performed are located within a range corresponding to the fingerprint of one thumb, and the separation distance formed below the center of the selection part is each of one side and the other side of the selection part. By being configured to be smaller than the spaced distance formed at the lower side, the selected positions are intuitively recognized by one finger, and different independent or continuous selections for the recognized selected positions are easily and quickly executed. It is natural that various embodiments included in the technical idea of the data execution device having the input module are included in the protection scope of the present invention.

1: Execution device
50: input module
100(100', 100'') : Select part
200: contact
300: sensor unit
400: memory unit
500: control unit
C: reference position
S1, S2: side position
RL : reference line

Claims (24)

It is a rectangular single structure having a predetermined width and a length longer than the width, and the reference position of the central portion of the surface, the first side position and the second side located on one side and the other side separated by a predetermined distance from the reference position as the center a selection unit having three selection positions of positions, wherein the three selection positions are located within a fingerprint region of one thumb distal end; three contact positions, a reference contact position, a first contact position, and a second contact position, below the selection unit at positions corresponding to the reference position, the first side position, and the second side position on the surface of the selection unit; It is spaced a predetermined distance downward from the contact position and includes a sensor unit in which three sensors of a reference sensor, a first sensor and a second sensor are formed at positions corresponding to the reference contact position, the first contact position, and the second contact position. an input module;
The position of the contact position and the sensor unit corresponding thereto are fixed in the input module,
When the reference position, the first side position, or the second side position is selected, the selection unit may be configured to return to the original position after the reference contact position, the first contact position or the second contact position comes into contact with the reference sensor, the first sensor, or the second sensor. restored to the position of
A reference signal is generated by the contact between the reference contact position and the reference sensor, and a side signal is respectively generated by the contact between the first contact position and the first sensor or by the second contact position and the second sensor,
independently or continuously executing the data assigned to the reference signal or the side signal;
In the input module, a time interval of each signal of the reference signals continuously generated by a difference in the number of selections in selection of the reference position or the side position or a difference in pressing force intensity or a time interval of each signal of the continuously generated side signals According to a result of comparison between and a preset time set value, the reference signals are treated as a new reference signal different from each of the reference signals, or the side signals are treated as a new side signal different from each of the side signals. A data execution apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the signal is processed, or the reference signals are independently and successively generated, respectively, or the side signals are independently and successively generated, respectively. The method according to claim 1,
At least one member is provided between the selection unit and the sensor in the input module,
The member includes a reference member provided between the reference position and the reference sensor,
The data execution device, characterized in that the separation distance below the reference position by the reference member in the input module is configured to be smaller than the separation distance below each of the first side position and the second side position. 3. The method according to claim 2,
In the input module, the member includes a side member,
and the side member includes a first member positioned between the first side position and the first sensor and a second member positioned between the second side position and the second sensor. 4. The method according to claim 3,
in the input module
The separation distance below the reference position where the reference member is located is smaller than the separation distance between the side members below the first side position where the first member is located and below the second side position where the second member is located. Data execution device, characterized in that configured. 5. The method according to claim 4,
in the input module
The reference member and the side member are provided identically or differently according to a predetermined standard,
The data execution device, characterized in that the predetermined criterion includes at least one of a size, shape, type, and material of the member. 4. The method according to claim 3,
in the input module
Based on selection by one finger,
generating a predetermined reference signal from the reference sensor in contact with one side of the reference member by the selection when the selection is performed by a single pressing operation around the center of the selection unit including the reference position;
When the selection is performed by a single pressing action toward one side or the other side of the selection unit including the first or second side position, the first sensor in contact with one side of the first member by the selection or the second sensor in contact with one side of the second member is configured to generate a predetermined side signal. 4. The method according to claim 3,
in the input module
When the selection is made, at least one side of the reference member or the side member in contact with the sensor of the sensor unit is provided in one or more shapes,
The data execution device, characterized in that the at least one side is provided including at least one of a planar part, a concave part, a wing part, a convex part, a protruding part, a variable part, and a protrusion. The method according to claim 1,
In the sensor operating pressure for generating a predetermined signal from the sensor of the sensor unit corresponding to the selection of the selected position in the input module,
The sensor operating pressure is a reference sensor operating pressure that causes the reference sensor of the sensors to operate to generate the reference signal, and the first sensor or the second sensor among the sensors to operate to generate the side signal A data execution device comprising a side sensor operating pressure, wherein the reference sensor operating pressure and the side sensor operating pressure are different from each other. 9. The method of claim 8,
In the sensor operating pressure,
The reference sensor operating pressure by the reference sensor corresponding to the selection of the central portion of the selection portion is the side by the first sensor or the second sensor corresponding to the selection of the one side or the other side of the selection portion greater than the sensor operating pressure,
The data execution device, characterized in that the side sensor operating pressure by the first sensor and the side sensor operating pressure by the second sensor are different from each other. The method according to claim 1,
In the input module, the reference sensor for generating the reference signal and the first sensor and the second sensor for generating the side signal are provided identically or differently according to a predetermined standard,
The data execution device, characterized in that the predetermined criterion includes at least one of a size, shape, type, or material of the sensor. The method according to claim 1,
At least one position balancer having a predetermined width and length is provided in the input module,
The position balancer is located in the space between the lower portion of the selection unit and the sensor unit and is provided to be located between the reference position and the side position spaced apart from the reference position by a predetermined distance in the direction of the side position in the space. Characterized by a data execution device. 12. The method of claim 11,
in the input module
the position balancer is provided to be located at predetermined positions in the space spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in the direction of the first side position and the direction of the second side position from the reference position;
In the position balancer, a close contact portion is positioned at one end in the vertical direction or one end and the other end in the vertical direction, and the contact portion is formed to be in close contact by the selection. The method according to claim 1,
in the input module
a third position is located on the front or rear side of the side indicating position with respect to the side position located on one side or the other side;
When the selection is made toward the side of the selection unit, the contact position where the side indication position and the third position are located and the sensor of the sensor unit come into contact with each other, and third data is assigned to a plurality of side signals generated by the sensor Data execution device, characterized in that. The method according to claim 1,
The selection unit is provided including at least one of an elastic member and an inelastic member;
Based on selection by one finger performed on one reference line passing the selection unit in the horizontal direction,
When the selection is made toward one side or the other side of the selection unit provided with the elastic member, a predetermined portion of the one side or the other side is inclined or bent downward from the reference line within a predetermined angle;
The data execution apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the selection is released, the inclined or curved portion is returned to its original position. delete It is a rectangular single structure having a predetermined width and a length longer than the width, and the reference position of the central portion of the surface, the first side position and the second side located on one side and the other side separated by a predetermined distance from the reference position as the center a selection unit having three selection positions of positions, wherein the three selection positions are located within a fingerprint region of one thumb distal end; a sensor unit including three sensors: a reference sensor, a first sensor, and a second sensor formed on a rear surface of the selection unit at positions corresponding to a reference position, a first side position, and a second side position on the surface of the selection unit; It is spaced a predetermined distance downward from the sensor unit and includes three contact positions: a reference contact position, a first contact position, and a second contact position at positions corresponding to the positions of the reference sensor, the first sensor, and the second sensor. an input module;
The position of the contact position and the corresponding sensor unit are fixed in the input module,
The selection unit may include, when a reference position, a first side position or a second side position is selected, after the reference sensor, the first sensor, or the second sensor comes into contact with the reference contact position, the first contact position, or the second contact position, the original restored to the position of
A reference signal is generated by contact between the reference sensor and a reference contact position, a side signal is generated by contact between the first sensor and a first contact position or a contact between the second sensor and a second contact position, respectively;
independently or continuously executing the data assigned to the reference signal or the side signal;
In the input module, the time interval of each signal of the reference signals continuously generated by a difference in the number of times of selection in selection of the reference position or the side position or a difference in pressing force intensity or a time interval of each signal of the continuously generated side signals According to a result of comparison between and a preset time setting value, the reference signals are processed as a new reference signal different from each of the reference signals, or the side signals are treated as a new one side different from each of the side signals. A data execution apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the signal is processed, or the reference signals are independently and successively generated respective reference signals, or the side signals are processed as each independently and successively generated side signal. 17. The method of claim 16,
At least one member is provided between the sensor and the contact position in the input module,
The member includes a reference member provided between the reference sensor and the contact position,
The data execution device, characterized in that the separation distance below the reference position by the reference member in the input module is configured to be smaller than the separation distance below each of the first side position and the second side position. 18. The method of claim 17,
In the input module, the member includes a side member,
and the side member includes a first member positioned between the first sensor and the first contact position and a second member positioned between the second sensor and the second contact position. 19. The method of claim 18,
in the input module
The separation distance below the reference position where the reference member is located is smaller than the separation distance between the side members below the first side position where the first member is located and below the second side position where the second member is located. Data execution device, characterized in that configured. 20. The method of claim 19,
in the input module
The reference member and the side member are provided identically or differently according to a predetermined standard,
The data execution device, characterized in that the predetermined criterion includes at least one of a size, shape, type, and material of the member. It is a rectangular single structure having a predetermined width and a length longer than the width, and the reference position of the central portion of the surface, the first side position and the second side located on one side and the other side separated by a predetermined distance from the reference position as the center a selection unit having three selection positions of positions, wherein the three selection positions are located within a fingerprint region of one thumb distal end; a sensor unit spaced a predetermined distance downward from the selection unit and having three sensors, a reference sensor, a first sensor, and a second sensor, formed at positions corresponding to the reference position, the first side position, and the second side position; It is located between the selection unit and the sensor unit and includes three contact positions: a reference contact position, a first contact position, and a second contact position of positions corresponding to the reference position, the first side position, and the second side position of the selection unit. including an input module that
The position of the contact position and the sensor unit corresponding thereto are fixed in the input module,
When the reference position, the first side position, or the second side position is selected, the selection unit returns to the original position after the reference contact position, the first contact position or the second contact position comes into contact with the reference sensor, the first sensor, or the second sensor. restored to position,
A reference signal is generated by the contact between the reference contact position and the reference sensor, and a side signal is respectively generated by the contact between the first contact position and the first sensor or by the second contact position and the second sensor,
independently or continuously executing the data assigned to the reference signal or the side signal;
In the input module, a time interval of each signal of the reference signals continuously generated by a difference in the number of selections in selection of the reference position or the side position or a difference in pressing force intensity or a time interval of each signal of the continuously generated side signals According to a result of comparison between and a preset time set value, the reference signals are treated as a new reference signal different from each of the reference signals, or the side signals are treated as a new side signal different from each of the side signals. A data execution apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the signal is processed, or the reference signals are independently and successively generated, respectively, or the side signals are independently and successively generated, respectively. 22. The method of claim 1, 16 or 21,
The input module or the selection unit of the input module is provided according to a predetermined standard,
The predetermined criterion includes at least one of size, shape, member or material,
The data execution device according to claim 1, wherein the shape includes at least one of a planar part, a concave part, a protrusion, a line, a groove, a protruding part, and an asymmetric shape. 22. The method of claim 1, 16 or 21,
The selection unit is provided with a plurality of selection units,
The data execution apparatus according to claim 1, wherein one selection unit and the other selection unit spaced apart by a predetermined distance in at least one direction from the selection units are located in a form connected by a predetermined connection frame. 22. The method of claim 1, 16 or 21,
The data execution device, characterized in that the input module is provided to be detachably attached to the main body of the execution device to perform the data execution.

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