KR20000001650U - Computer system that can use a pointing device as a joystick - Google Patents

Abstract

The computer system according to the present invention includes a pad and a stick. The pad is disposed on the housing of the computer system. The pad controls the orientation of the pointer on the screen of the computer system. First contacts are disposed on the pad. The first contacts are respectively disposed in the control directions of the pointer. On the stick, second contacts respectively corresponding to the first contacts are disposed at one end. The stick can be joined / removed to / from the pad. The computer system of the present invention can be used as a joystick by connecting a stick to a pad.

Description

COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH USABLE POINTING DEVICE TO JOY STICK

The present invention relates to a computer system, and more particularly to a computer system having a pen mouse.

Computer systems are used for a variety of purposes and uses. In particular, since various programs based on the graphic environment are supported, various auxiliary devices are used and introduced to provide an environment suitable for each characteristic.

As shown in FIG. 1, a conventional computer system 100 in which a touch pad 102 is installed as a pointing device is already widely used. Of course, a ball mouse or an optical mouse may be installed as a pointing device depending on the type of computer system. However, the pointing devices of a conventional computer system are fixed to the body of the computer. Therefore, there is a problem in that the pointing device cannot be positioned according to the position of the user. This is because the user must always posture to the position of the pointing device.

On the other hand, when the user uses the computer system 100 ′ for the purpose of a game or the like, as shown in FIG. However, since portable computers such as notebook computers are manufactured with portability in mind, the user has to carry the joystick separately. As described above, in the conventional computer system, since the pointing device is fixed, there is a problem in that it is inconvenient to use and a separate joystick must be carried.

The present invention is to solve such a conventional problem, the object is to provide a new type of computer system that can solve the problem caused by the fixed pointing device, and solve the problem of carrying a separate joystick have.

1 is a perspective view of a conventional computer system using a touch pad as a pointing device;

2 is a perspective view of a conventional computer system using a joystick;

3 is a perspective view of a computer system capable of using a pointing device as a joystick according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a perspective view of a computer system showing a state of using the pen mouse of FIG. 3 as a joystick;

5 is a perspective view of a computer system showing a state of using the pen mouse of FIG. 3 as a pointing device.

* Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

10: notebook computer 11: the base

12 display panel 14 housing

16: pad 18: cradle

20: first contacts 22: selection button

24: space 30: stick

32: Second Contacts 34: Ball

36: first selection button 38: second selection button

40: cable

According to a feature of the present invention for achieving the above object, a computer system includes a housing; A pad disposed on the housing for controlling the orientation of the pointer on a screen of the computer system; First contacts disposed on the pad and respectively disposed in control directions of the pointer; Second contacts corresponding to the first contacts, respectively, are disposed at one end and include a stick that is engageable / removable to / from the pad.

In this invention, the computer system may additionally include a ball at one end of the stick and additionally include a cable connected to the computer system. In addition, the computer system may further include a space in which the stick is accommodated on the housing. The computer system may additionally include a select button on the stick.

According to the present invention, it is not necessary to carry a separate joystick or very easy to carry, so that the user can use the portable computer conveniently. In addition, since the stick used in the joystick is used as the pointing device, it is possible to solve the problem caused by the pointing device being fixed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. In addition, the same reference numerals are denoted in the drawings for components that perform the same function.

Referring to FIG. 3, the notebook computer 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention may use the functions of the pointing device and the functions of the joystick while ensuring the maximum portability. The notebook computer 10 includes a base 11 having a housing 14 and a display panel portion 12. The display panel unit 12 is coupled to the base 11 in a hinge structure. Of course, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that the combination of the display panel unit 12 and the base 11 may be used in various forms. On the housing 14 a pointing device called a joy pad is installed. The joy pad is composed of a pad 16 and a select button 22. The pad 16 controls the position of the pointer on the screen of the display panel unit 12. The select button 22 is used to execute a command at the position of the pointer controlled by the pad 16. Of course, the pad 16 and the select button 22 are connected to an electronic circuit such as a main board disposed inside the housing 14 to control the pointer. In addition, in the notebook computer 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, a cradle 18 is formed on the pad 16. The cradle 18 is provided with a plurality of first contacts 20. The first contacts 20, like the pad 16, are formed in the control direction of the pointer so as to control the position of the pointer. The cradle 18 is coupled to the stick 30. Second contacts 32 are disposed at one end of the stick 30 coupled to the cradle 18. With this structure, in the notebook computer 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the stick 30 is used as a joystick (see FIG. 4).

The stick 30 is provided with a ball 34. Such a structure allows the stick 30 to be used as a pointing device such as a pen mouse (see FIG. 5). The stick 30 is provided with a cable 40. The cable 40 may be integrally installed on the stick 30, or may be installed in a detachable manner. The stick 30 may be connected to the serial port of the notebook computer 10 and used when the notebook computer 10 uses universal serial bus (USB). First and second selection buttons 36 and 38 are installed on the stick 30. The first selection button 36 is used when the stick 30 is used as a ball mouse. The second button 38 is used when the stick 30 is used as a joystick.

Meanwhile, a space 24 in which the stick 30 is accommodated may be formed in the housing 14. The portable computer 10 eliminates the inconvenience of carrying the stick 30 separately when carrying the notebook computer 10 by using the space 24.

Applying the present invention, it is not necessary to carry a separate joystick, or very easy to carry, it can be convenient for the user to use a portable computer. In addition, since the stick used in the joystick is used as the pointing device, it is possible to solve the problem caused by the pointing device being fixed.

Claims (4)

In a computer system, A housing; A pad disposed on the housing for controlling the orientation of the pointer on a screen of the computer system; First contacts disposed on the pad and respectively disposed in control directions of the pointer; Second contacts corresponding to the first contacts, respectively, disposed at one end, including a stick that can be coupled to / detached from the pad, wherein the stick can be coupled to the pad and used as a joystick system. The method of claim 1, The computer system further includes a ball at one end of the stick, and additionally includes a cable connected to the computer system so that the stick can be separated from the pad and used as a pen mouse. . The method of claim 1, And the computer system further includes a space on which the stick is stored, so that the stick can be stored in the space. The method of claim 1, And the computer system further includes a select button on the stick to execute a predetermined command.