KR102404408B1 - Key setting method using an input device that recognizes NFC signals - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a key input device having a key setting function, comprising: a controller body (3) in which a plurality of keys (1) are arranged and having a plurality of key setting holes (2); A plurality of keycaps are provided to correspond to a plurality of keys arranged on the controller body 3, each of which includes a keycap 5 having an NFC circuit that stores a key value corresponding to each key, and the keycap 5 ), when you want to change the key value stored in the NFC circuit provided in the device, remove the corresponding keycap (5) and combine it with the key setting hole (2), and the corresponding keycap (5) sets a plurality of keys in the dedicated key setting software It reads which key setting hole (2) among the key setting holes (2) and the key value currently set in the corresponding keycap (5) and displays it on the screen of the dedicated key setting software, and then runs the dedicated key setting software. It is characterized in that the key value is changed by setting and applying the key value to the keycap (5) by using it, and then removing it from the key setting hole (2) and reconnecting it to the original position. According to the present invention, when you want to change the basic key value stored in the NFC circuit provided in the keycap, the corresponding keycap is coupled to the key setting hole provided in the controller body and changed to another key value using dedicated key setting software. You can change the key value conveniently and use it by reconnecting it to the original position afterward.

Description

Key setting method using an input device that recognizes NFC signals

The present invention provides an input device for recognizing an NFC signal that allows a user to set individual keys to a desired value in an input device such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick/joypad, etc. used to input data or set specific functions in a computer or game machine. It relates to the key setting method used.

In general, in a computer or game machine for the function of executing given data and/or program and storing, outputting, or externally transmitting the result, a keyboard or a key input device (controller) for setting specific functions and data input A mouse, joystick/joypad, etc. are additionally provided.

A keyboard as a device for inputting such data and/or setting and executing a specific function is a key matrix structure, such as letters (Korean characters, English characters, numbers, etc.) or special keys for setting and executing a specific function (eg, Enter key, space key, backspace key, etc.) are provided.

1 shows a schematic diagram for explaining a general computer keyboard.

In the figure, the computer keyboard instructs the execution of a specific command to the operating system on the upper key matrix 10 or the Enter key 201 which means the end of a sentence when writing a document. Space key (203) as a so-called 'space bar' for space or sentence spacing ) and the like are provided with a first key input unit 20 arranged.

In addition, in the key matrix 10 of the corresponding computer keyboard, an insert key or a page down key 303 for setting a specific function adjacent to the first key input unit 20 and a page A second key input unit 30 is provided in which a Page Up key 305, a four-way key 305, and the like are disposed.

In addition, on the key matrix 10 adjacent to the second key input unit 30, a number of 0 to 9, a key for an insert function (Ins) 401, a Del (Delete) key, a Num Lock key, etc. are arranged A third key input unit 40 is provided.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the key matrix 10, a 'Num Lock key' among a plurality of keys disposed on the first to third key input units 20, 30, 40 is 'for visually displaying On/Off of the 'Num Lock key' Key setting display unit with 'Num lock' indicator lamp, 'Caps Lock' indicator lamp and 'Scroll Lock' indicator lamp to visually indicate the selection of uppercase/lowercase letters of English alphabet by On/Off of 'Caps Lock key' (50) is placed.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the computer keyboard shown in FIG. 1 .

Referring to the drawings, the corresponding computer keyboard includes a key data registry 60 in which a key code, which is a key value assigned to each key of the key matrix 10, and an ASCII code corresponding to the key code are stored; A control unit 70 that executes a control procedure for reading key data corresponding to a key selectively manipulated in the key matrix 10 from the key data registry 60 and transmitting it to the computer body, provided by the control unit 70 A key data output unit 80 is included to transmit the key data to be used to the computer body (not shown) through the main body connection end 90 provided at the end of the keyboard cable 90a.

3 is a diagram for illustratively explaining key data stored in the key data registry 60. The key data registry 60 is provided in a key matrix in the first area 60a (ie, the key registration area). Each key is stored, and a key code corresponding to each key and the key code are stored in the second area (ie, key code storage area) 60b and third area (ie, ASCII code storage area) 60c. ASCII code is stored and referenced by the control unit 70 .

Accordingly, in the case of a keyboard added to a general computer, when a specific key arranged in the key matrix 10 is operated, the state is transmitted to the control unit 70, and the control unit 70 transmits the key data registry ( 60), the ASCII code corresponding to the corresponding key is read and transmitted to the computer body via the key data output unit 80 to execute the function corresponding to the key.

On the other hand, in some cases, there is a need for a user to change and use a basic key value set in an input device of a computer or game machine to another key value.

As a conventional patent technology related to key value setting, a key signal input unit generating a key code corresponding to the key signal according to a key signal of a keypad, an RF transmitting unit converting the key code into an RF control signal and transmitting the key code; a remote controller including a key signal input unit and a transmission control unit for controlling interaction and signal flow of the RF transmitting unit; and an RF receiving unit for receiving the RF control signal transmitted from the remote controller and extracting the key code; a key code converting unit for changing the key code into another key code; An interface unit for transmitting to a computer, a memory unit storing a control program for changing the key code into another key code, and a reception controlling interaction and signal flow of the RF receiving unit, key code conversion unit, interface unit, and memory unit A portable device for presentation comprising a receiving device including a control unit has been proposed (see Patent Document 1).

In addition, in a computer keyboard in which a plurality of keys that are connected to a computer main body and generate key codes necessary for executing a program under the control of a main controller are arranged on a key matrix, when one key disposed on the key matrix is operated, the a key response speed control mode button for adjusting and setting the number of times of outputting the key code of the key; a key response speed increase/decrease key for increasing or decreasing the number of outputs of a key code assigned to a key disposed on the key matrix in a key response speed control mode set state by the key response speed control mode button; a control unit for controlling a process of regulating the number of times of key code output by the key response speed increase/decrease key in the key response speed control mode by the key response speed control mode button; and a key data storage unit for storing a result of adjusting the number of times of key code output under the control of the control unit, wherein the control unit corresponds to the number of key codes output stored in the key data storage unit when a key disposed on the key matrix is operated. A computer keyboard with a key mapping function has been proposed, which includes a control for outputting as many key codes as the number (see Patent Document 2).

Domestic registered patent 10-1147297 Domestic registered patent 10-1759536

The present invention provides a key setting method using an input device that recognizes an NFC signal that can be conveniently used by changing the basic key value set in an input device such as a keyboard, mouse, or joystick/joypad to another key value using dedicated software. Its purpose is to provide

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a controller body 3 in which a plurality of keys 1 are arranged and having a plurality of key setting holes 2, and a plurality of keys arranged in the controller body 3 A plurality of keys are provided to correspond to each key, each of which includes a keycap 5 having an NFC circuit that stores a key value corresponding to each key; When you want to change the key value stored in the NFC circuit provided in the keycap 5, remove the corresponding keycap 5 and combine it with the key setting hole 2, and the corresponding keycap 5 in the dedicated key setting software It reads which key setting hole (2) out of the two key setting holes (2) and the key value currently set in the corresponding keycap (5), displays it on the screen of the dedicated key setting software, and sets the dedicated key changing the key value by using software to set and apply the key value to the keycap (5), then remove it from the key setting hole (2) and reattach it to the original position; Further comprising an NFC reader (7), the plurality of keys and keycaps (5) of the controller body (3) each has + and - contact terminals, so that any one key of the plurality of keys of the controller body (3) is provided. When is pressed, the +, - contact terminals of the keycap 5 corresponding to the + and - contact terminals of the corresponding key are in contact, and the corresponding stored in the NFC circuit provided in the keycap 5 contacted by the NFC reader 7 is contacted. When the key value is read or power is supplied to the tag installed in the contacted keycap 5, a wireless signal including the corresponding key value stored in the NFC circuit provided in the keycap 5 is transmitted, and the NFC reader 7 A method for setting a key using an input device for recognizing an NFC signal that is controlled to receive a wireless signal and execute a character input or command according to a corresponding key value included in the wireless signal;
removing a keycap whose key value is to be changed and set; coupling the removed keycap to any one of a plurality of key setting holes; A method comprising: reading a keycap to which a key value to be changed and set in a dedicated key setting software is coupled to a position among a plurality of key setting holes and a key value currently set in the combined keycap and displaying it in the dedicated key setting software; setting and applying a key value to the keycap using dedicated key setting software; It provides a key setting method using an input device for recognizing an NFC signal, comprising the step of removing the keycap from the key setting hole and rejoining it to the original position.

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According to the present invention, when the user wants to change the basic key value stored in the NFC circuit provided in the keycap, the corresponding keycap is coupled to the key setting hole provided in the controller body and changes to another key value using dedicated key setting software After setting, you can change the key value and use it conveniently by reconnecting it to the original position.

1 is a schematic diagram for explaining a general computer keyboard.
Fig. 2 is a functional block diagram of the computer keyboard shown in Fig. 1;
3 is a diagram exemplarily showing a conceptual structure of the key data registry shown in FIG. 2;
4 is a conceptual diagram of a key input device having a key setting function according to the present invention.
5 is an image example of dedicated key setting software (app) according to the present invention.
6 is a conceptual diagram of a controller body and a keycap having + and - contact terminals according to the present invention.
7 is an example of the controller body and the keycap contact according to the present invention.
8 is a flowchart of a key setting method according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the key setting method using an input device for recognizing an NFC signal according to the present invention, when necessary, the basic key value set in an input device such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick/joypad, etc. is set to another key value using dedicated key setting software (app). The technical gist of it is that it is configured to be changed and set to be used conveniently.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the key input device having a key setting function according to the present invention largely includes a controller body 3 , a keycap 5 , and an NFC reader 7 .

A plurality of keys (for example, keys A to H) are arranged in the controller body 3 such as letters, numbers, and symbols, and a plurality of key setting holes capable of mounting a predetermined keycap 5 at a specific position (2) is provided.

The keycap 5 is provided with a plurality (only one is shown in the drawing) to correspond to a plurality of keys arranged on the controller body 3, each of which stores a key value corresponding to each key. (Near Field Communication) circuit is provided.

When the user wants to change the basic key value stored in the NFC circuit provided in the keycap 5, the keycap 5 is removed and mounted in any one of the plurality of key setting holes 2, ie, coupled. And, in the dedicated key setting software (app) as shown in FIG. 5, to which key setting hole (2) among the plurality of key setting holes (2) the corresponding keycap 5 is coupled and the corresponding keycap 5 ) is read and displayed on the screen of the dedicated key setting software, and then the key value is set and applied to the keycap (5) using the dedicated key setting software ), you can change the key value conveniently by reconnecting it to the original position.

The NFC reader 7 reads the corresponding key value stored in the NFC circuit provided in the keycap 5 as a kind of reader.

On the other hand, the plurality of keys and the keycap 5 of the controller body 3, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, may be provided with + and - contact terminals, respectively.

Therefore, the NFC reader 7, when any one of the plurality of keys of the controller body 3 is pressed by the user, the +, - of the keycap 5 corresponding to the +, - contact terminals of the corresponding key The contact terminal is brought into contact, and accordingly, the corresponding key value stored in the NFC circuit provided in the contacted keycap 5 is read.

In addition, the NFC reader 7, when any one of a plurality of keys of the controller body 3 is pressed by the user, +, - of the keycap 5 corresponding to the +, - contact terminals of the corresponding key The contact terminal is brought into contact, and as a result, power is supplied to the tag installed in the keycap 5, and a wireless signal including the corresponding key value stored in the NFC circuit provided in the keycap 5 is transmitted, and the NFC reader ( 7) receives the radio signal and is controlled to input a character or execute a command according to the corresponding key value included in the radio signal.

As described above, when the key input device having the key setting function according to the present invention is used, when the user wants to change the basic key value stored in the NFC circuit provided in the keycap, the key setting hole provided in the controller body You can conveniently change the key value by combining the corresponding keycap to the keycap, changing it to another key value using the dedicated key setting software, and then reconnecting it to the original position.

A key setting method according to the present invention includes a controller body in which a plurality of keys are arranged and having a plurality of key setting holes, and a plurality of keys are provided to correspond to the plurality of keys arranged in the controller body, each of which is provided for each key. A method of changing and setting a key using a key input device including a keycap having an NFC circuit for storing a corresponding key value.

As shown in Fig. 8, in the key setting method according to the present invention, any one keycap for which the user wants to change and set the key value is removed (S110).

Then, the removed keycap is coupled to any one of the plurality of key setting holes (S120).

Then, when the dedicated key setting software is applied, the keycap to change the key value in the dedicated key setting software is read in which position among the plurality of key setting holes and the key value currently set in the combined keycap. and the dedicated key setting software (S130).

Then, the key value is set and the setting is applied to the keycap by using the dedicated key setting software (S140).

Finally, remove the keycap from the key setting hole and put it back together in its original position (S150). As described above, according to the present invention, a key value can be conveniently changed and set using a key setting hole and dedicated key setting software.

On the other hand, although the key setting method using an input device for recognizing an NFC signal according to the present invention has been described according to a limited embodiment, the scope of the present invention is not limited to a specific embodiment, and common knowledge in relation to the present invention has been described. It can be implemented with various alternatives, modifications, and changes within the range that is obvious to the possessor.

Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention and the accompanying drawings are for explaining, not limiting, the technical spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments and the accompanying drawings . The protection scope of the present invention should be construed by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

1: key
2: Hole for key setting
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delete delete A plurality of keys (1) are arranged and a controller body (3) having a plurality of key setting holes (2), and a plurality of keys are provided to correspond to the plurality of keys arranged on the controller body (3), each of which is provided including a keycap 5 having an NFC circuit that stores a key value corresponding to the key of ; When you want to change the key value stored in the NFC circuit provided in the keycap 5, remove the corresponding keycap 5 and combine it with the key setting hole 2, and the corresponding keycap 5 in the dedicated key setting software It reads which key setting hole (2) out of the two key setting holes (2) and the key value currently set in the corresponding keycap (5), displays it on the screen of the dedicated key setting software, and sets the dedicated key changing the key value by using software to set and apply the key value to the keycap (5), then remove it from the key setting hole (2) and reattach it to the original position; Further comprising an NFC reader (7), the plurality of keys and keycaps (5) of the controller body (3) each has + and - contact terminals, so that any one key of the plurality of keys of the controller body (3) is provided. When is pressed, the +, - contact terminals of the keycap 5 corresponding to the + and - contact terminals of the corresponding key are in contact, and the corresponding stored in the NFC circuit provided in the keycap 5 contacted by the NFC reader 7 is contacted. When the key value is read or power is supplied to the tag installed in the contacted keycap 5, a wireless signal including the corresponding key value stored in the NFC circuit provided in the keycap 5 is transmitted, and the NFC reader 7 ) receives a wireless signal and is controlled to input a character or execute a command according to the corresponding key value included in the wireless signal. The keycap 5 is in a non-operational mode and the NFC reader 7 operates so that the key value stored in the keycap 5 cannot be read, and the contact terminals of the controller body 3 and the keycap 5 are in contact. In the connected state, the keycap 5 enters the operation mode and the NFC reader 7 operates to read the key value stored in the keycap 5. in;
removing a keycap whose key value is to be changed and set; coupling the removed keycap to any one of a plurality of key setting holes; A method comprising: reading a keycap to which a key value to be changed and set in a dedicated key setting software is coupled to a position among a plurality of key setting holes and a key value currently set in the combined keycap and displaying it in a dedicated key setting software; setting and applying a key value to the keycap using dedicated key setting software; A method for setting a key using an input device for recognizing an NFC signal, comprising the step of removing the keycap from the key setting hole and reconnecting it to the original position.

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