KR200321813Y1 - Interface device of multi function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a multi-function interface device, Body; A middle precinct key unit installed on the body, the middle preceptor key unit comprising a plurality of middle preceptor keys configured to output a pre-set midpoint key signal by a user's selection; A select key unit provided on each of left and right sides of the body and having a pair of select keys for outputting a select key signal according to a user's selection; And a control unit which is embedded in the body, and outputs a first phoneme key signal when only the midtone key signal is input, and outputs a second phoneme key signal when the midtone key signal and the select key signal are simultaneously input. A multi-function interface device is provided.

Description

Multi function interface device {INTERFACE DEVICE OF MULTI FUNCTION}

The present invention relates to a multi-function interface device, and more particularly, to a multi-function interface device that can be applied to a personal computer, Internet TV, home network system, etc., convenient character input method, back button utilization and multi-mode support.

Typically, representative user interface devices include a mouse, keyboard, remote controller, joystick, and the like.

The mouse is one of the pointing input devices used to move the cursor or the mouse pointer on the screen in association with a host such as a computer system. The mouse is divided into a wheel mouse, a ball mouse, an opto-mechanical mouse and an optocal mouse according to its operation principle, and according to the number of buttons, 1 button, 2 button and 3 button It can be distinguished by a mouse. The mouse generates a preset event on the display through simple actions such as button clicks, drag and drop, and double clicks, making it the second most important next to the standard input device, the keyboard. It is widely used as a convenient input device.

However, since a conventional mouse must slide up, down, left, and right on the mouse pad to move the pointer on the screen to a desired position, the mouse cannot be operated normally at a distance apart from the screen by a predetermined distance, and thus the user can use the mouse at a desired position. There was a problem that can not work. In addition, the conventional mouse is equipped with only one to three buttons and must be operated with only one hand, the function that can be performed through the button click of the mouse, etc. is bound to be limited, the limitation of the mouse function is the Internet browser, graphics More prominent in driving applications such as software, cad and games, there is a need for new interface devices for the next generation of multimedia devices.

In addition, the keyboard is an essential interface means for driving an application that requires a large amount of text input, such as a word program, but too many keys for driving an application that does not need to enter text or does not require text input, such as a game. Due to the rather inconvenient operation of the application there was a problem. In addition, the keyboard had a discomfort in use, which can not be operated by hand in its basic structure.

Meanwhile, the remote controller and the joystick are interface devices developed only for driving home appliances and driving games, and are more convenient than any other interface apparatus for driving home appliances and games, respectively, but application ranges are limited due to impossible character input. There was no choice but to.

In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a multi-function interface device capable of fast and accurate character input even while holding with both hands.

Another object of the present invention is to connect a personal computer, an Internet TV, a home network system, a console game box, etc., and a multi-function interface device that can conveniently operate various applications such as an Internet browser, graphics, CAD, and games as a single device. To provide.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-function interface device for enabling the user to easily run and run the application for a computer even when the user is in the hands.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to extend the key button installation area from the top to the back, to remove the limitations of the key button layout design of the user interface, and to allow the user to operate the key button more easily It is to provide a function interface device.

The present invention to achieve the above object is a multi-function interface device, Body; A middle precinct key unit installed on the body, the middle preceptor key unit comprising a plurality of middle preceptor keys configured to output a pre-set midpoint key signal by a user's selection; A select key unit provided on each of both sides of the body and composed of a pair of select keys for outputting a select key signal by a user's selection; And a control unit which is embedded in the body, and outputs a first phoneme key signal when only the midtone key signal is input, and outputs a second phoneme key signal when the midtone key signal and the select key signal are simultaneously input. A multi-function interface device is provided.

1 is a block diagram showing a multi-function interface device according to an embodiment of the present invention,

2 is a plan view of a multi-function interface device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a rear view showing a multi-function interface device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a view showing a key arrangement in the Hangul mode of a multi-function interface device according to an embodiment of the present invention,

5 is a view showing a key arrangement in the English mode of the multi-function interface device according to an embodiment of the present invention,

6 is a view showing a key arrangement in the Internet mode of a multi-function interface device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

110: body 120: central Gospel kibu

130: select key 140: back key

150: mode selection unit 160: scroll control unit

170: necklace portion 180: control unit

210: Trackball 220: Volume Dial

230: up / down button portion 240: special key portion

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment 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 the detailed description of the related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram showing a multi-function interface device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a plan view of a multi-function interface device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a preferred embodiment of the present invention 4 is a rear view showing the multi-function interface device according to the present invention, FIG. 4 is a view showing a key arrangement in the Hangul mode of the multi-function interface device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a multi-function according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a key arrangement in English mode of an interface device, and FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a key arrangement in internet mode of a multi-function interface device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 6, the multi-function interface device 100 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is the body 110, the central key portion 120, the select key portion 130, the rear key portion 140, It includes a mode selection unit 150, scroll adjustment unit 160, necklace unit 170 and control unit 180, trackball 210, volume dial 220, up / down button unit 230, special key unit 240 is further provided.

(1) body

The body 110 is a part constituting the appearance of the multi-function interface device 100 of the present invention.

The body 110 has holding arms 112 extending from both sides. The holding arm 112 allows a user to use the body 110 of the multi-function interface device 100 in his hand.

The body 110 is formed to form a bat (bat) shape as a whole depending on the application. Accordingly, the holding arm 110 has a shape similar to a bat-shaped wing portion. In addition, the body 110 has a center arm 114 extending downward from the center.

In addition, the body 110 may form a step groove 116 on the rear surface. When the back keys 142 are installed on the rear surface of the body 110, the stepped groove 116 prevents the back keys 142 from being pressed even when the body 110 is placed on the floor.

(2) Middle Gospel Kibu

The middle gospel key unit 120 is a part for selectively outputting two phonemes with one key.

The central preceptor key 120 is installed in the body 110 and is composed of a plurality of central preceptor keys 122 for outputting a predetermined central precept key signal by a user's selection.

As shown in <Table 1> and <Table 3>, the midtone key 122 is assigned with two phonemes which can be output from one key. For example, in the Korean mode, the `a b` key, the` c ㄹ `key, and the like, may be implemented as the` A B` key, `C D` key, and the like in the English mode.

In addition, as shown in <Table 1> to <Table 4> and FIG. 6, the middle point key 122 is converted into a key for performing a specific function in the Internet mode and the application mode.

Medium Gospel If you press only the middle gospel key Middle Gospel and Select Key When pressed simultaneously In internet mode A b A N home C C D Go back ㅁ ㅂ M ㅂ Go forward ㅅ ㅇ S ㅇ ㅈ ㅈ H Full screen Lol Lol ㅌ Restore to previous size ㅎ ㅍ ㅎ Close screen ㅏ ㅑ ㅏ ㅑ Favorites ㅓ ㅕ ㅓ ㅕ Search ㅗ ㅛ ㅗ ㅛ List ㅡ ㅜ ㅡ TT stop ㅣ ㅠ ㅣ ㅠ print ㅐ ㅒ ㅐ ㅒ ㅔ ㅖ ㅔ ㅖ View my computer

Middle Goose Key In application mode (If you press only the center of gravity key and If you press the center of gravity key and select key at the same time) A b Feature 1 and 2 C Feature 3 and 4 ㅁ ㅂ Feature 5 and 6 ㅅ ㅇ Features 7 and 8 ㅈ Features 9 and 10 Lol Features 11 and 12 ㅎ Features 13 and 14 ㅏ ㅑ Features 15 and 16 ㅓ ㅕ Features 17 and 18 ㅗ ㅛ Features 19 and 20 ㅡ ㅜ Function 21 and 22 ㅣ ㅠ Function 23 and 24 ㅐ ㅒ Function 25 and 26 ㅔ ㅖ Function 27 and 28

Medium Gospel If you press only the middle gospel key Middle Gospel and Select Key When pressed simultaneously In internet mode A B A B home C D C D Go back E F E F Go forward G H G H I J I J Full screen K L K L Restore to previous size M N M N Close screen O P O P Q R Q R View my computer S T S T Favorites U V U V Search W X W X List Y Z Y Z stop

Middle Goose Key In application mode A B Feature 1 and 2 C D Feature 3 and 4 E F Feature 5 and 6 G H Features 7 and 8 I J Features 9 and 10 K L Features 11 and 12 M N Features 13 and 14 O P Features 15 and 16 Q R Features 17 and 18 S T Features 19 and 20 U V Function 21 and 22 W X Function 23 and 24 Y Z Function 25 and 26

The middle point key 122 may be configured as a general button type middle point key 122a or a cross button type middle point key 122b.

When the mode is not the word mode, the middle tract key unit 120 is converted into a unique key set in the corresponding mode. That is, as illustrated in FIG. 6, when the user is converted to the Internet mode by the user's selection, the middle Gospel keys 122 of the middle Gospel key unit 120 are switched to function keys for driving the Internet browser.

On the other hand, the central Gospel key unit 120 may be configured by dividing the consonant key group 126 and the vowel key group 128 in the Hangul mode for more convenient Hangul input as shown in FIG. That is, the consonant key group 126 is formed on the left side of the body 110, and the vowel key group 128 is formed on the right side of the body 110. As such, the central gospel key unit 120 arranged in the consonant key group 126 and the vowel key group 128 is not only easy for the user to identify the location of a specific phoneme, but also shortens the user's character input mastery period. It greatly reduces the speed.

(3) Select key part

The select key unit 130 is a part for selecting a phoneme output from the central grammar keys 12.

The select key unit 130 is provided at both left and right sides of the body 110 and includes a pair of select keys 132 for outputting a select key signal according to a user's selection. When one of the middle gospel keys 122 is pressed while the select key 132 is pressed, a second phone of two phonemes assigned to the middle gospel key 122 is output.

As the select key 132 is installed on both the left and right sides of the body 110, when the middle key 122 is located on the left side of the body 110, the select key 132 is located on the right side of the body 110. In the case of pressing the center of gravity key 122 located on the right side of the body 110, the select key 132 located on the left side of the body 110 is used. As such, the method of using the select key 132 located in the opposite direction to the center of gravity key 122 greatly improves the convenience, accuracy, and speed of key input.

As described above, the select key unit 130 of the multi-function interface device 100 according to the present invention provides a faster and more accurate character input than a method in which a key has to be pressed twice or a combination of other keys in order to output duplicate phonemes. Make it possible.

For example, to input the letter `type`, conventionally, press the` ㅎ 키 key twice, press the `ㅓ ㅕ` key twice, and press the `ㅅ ㅇ` key twice. On the other hand, in the case of using the select key 130 of the present invention, while pressing the ㅍ ㅎ key and the select key 132 at the same time, pressing the ㅓ ㅕ 키 key and the select key 132 at the same time By pressing the 'ㅇ' key and the select key 132 at the same time, a total of three keys can be pressed.

In addition, if you input it with the conventional 'Cheonjiin' character input method, press the `ㅅ ㅎ` key twice, press the `·` key twice, press the `ㅣ` key, press the `ㅇ ㅁ` key once, and so on. To press a total of six keys, using the select key unit 130 and the central evangelism key unit 120 of the present invention it is possible to enter the character by three key inputs.

(4) back kibu

The rear key 140 is a portion for widening the utilization width of the upper surface and the rear surface of the body 110, and to remove the limitation element of the key arrangement design.

The back key 140 is composed of a plurality of back keys 142 installed on the back of the body (110). The rear keys 142 are installed in the step groove 116 formed on the rear surface of the body 110. Therefore, when the body 110 is placed on the floor, the back keys 142 may be prevented from being malfunctioned.

(5) Mode selector

The mode selector 150 outputs a specific mode driving signal preset according to a user's manipulation.

The mode selection unit 150 is installed in the body 110 and includes mode selection keys 152 for outputting an Internet browser driving signal, an application driving signal, and a word input signal, respectively, according to a user's selection. That is, the mode selector 150 may be configured with an internet mode selection key 152a, an application mode selection key 152b, a word mode selection key 152c, and the like.

(6) scroll control

The scroll controller 160 is a part that outputs a screen scroll signal according to a user's manipulation.

The scroll control unit 160 is installed in the body 110, and consists of a plurality of scroll control keys 162 for outputting a screen scroll signal according to the user's selection.

The scroll control key 162 may be configured with up / down / left / right scroll keys 162a to 162d and a scroll mode switch key 162e.

(7) necklace section

The necklace unit 170 is a portion for allowing the user to use the multi-function interface device 100 of the present invention on the user's neck.

The necklace unit 170 includes a necklace mounting unit 172 formed at the bottom of the body 110 and a necklace 174 having one end fixed to the necklace mounting unit 172. The necklace mounting unit 172 may be implemented in the form of a necklace line, necklace ring to hang the necklace line.

As the multi-function interface device 100 of the present invention is provided with the necklace unit 170, the user can comfortably use the multi-function interface device 100 on the neck even while sitting without a separate support means. In addition, there is no fear of dropping by the user's carelessness. In addition, the necklace unit 170 enables a hands-free state, and enables other operations such as a telephone call while the multi-function interface device 100 is placed on the neck.

(8) control unit

The controller 180 may include a central key part 120, a select key 130, a rear key 140, a mode selector 150, a scroll adjuster 160, a trackball 210, a volume dial 220, In response to a signal input from the up / down button unit 230 and the special key unit 240, the preset signal is output.

The control unit 180 is embedded in the body, and outputs a first phoneme key signal when only the middle-tone key signal is input, and outputs a second phoneme key signal when the middle-tone key signal and the select key signal are simultaneously input. .

In addition, the controller 180 instructs the program driving of the corresponding mode in response to the mode driving signal output from the mode selecting unit 150, and the function of the duplicated mute key unit 120 in the converted mode instead of the character input. Switch to the program function.

(9) trackball

The trackball 210 is a means for the user to move the pointer on the screen.

The track ball 210 outputs the X-axis and Y-axis position codes corresponding to the degree or direction of rotation. The track ball 210 is installed by the left and right pairs so that the left and right hands can be manipulated respectively.

(10) volume dial

The volume dial 220 is a part for adjusting the volume of the sound output through the sound output means such as a speaker according to the rotation direction and the angle operated by the user.

The volume dial 220 does not need to adjust the volume by moving to the sound output means, thereby providing convenience to the user.

(11) Up / down button part

The up / down button unit 230 is a part for allowing the multi-function interface device 100 of the present invention to perform a function such as a mouse.

The up / down button unit 230 includes an upper left and right buttons 232 and a lower left and right buttons 234. The upper left and right buttons 232 and the lower left and right buttons 234 can be easily pressed by both the right handed and the left handed, and can be quickly and repeatedly pressed to be convenient for games and the like.

The upper left and right buttons 232 have the same function as the left button of a conventional mouse (pointing the pointer, etc.), and the lower left and right buttons 234 have the same function as the right button of a conventional mouse (such as outputting a selection menu window). can do.

In addition, the upper left and right buttons 232 and the lower left and right buttons 234 may perform a function as a specific function button according to the type of the program being driven.

(12) special kibu

The special key unit 240 is composed of a plurality of special keys 242 for outputting a signal for performing a predetermined special function.

The special key 242 may be embodied as an e-mail key 242a for automatically checking whether an e-mail is received and contents by driving an e-mail program, and a home page moving key 242b for performing a shortcut function to a homepage of a specific site. .

On the other hand, the connection between the multi-function interface device and the personal computer of the present invention can be applied in a variety of ways, such as wired or wireless, preferably using a USB connector.

As described above, the multi-function interface device according to the embodiment of the present invention has the effect of enabling fast and accurate character input even when held by both hands by using the select key and the middle point key.

In addition, the multi-function interface device according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to a personal computer, an Internet TV, a home network system, a home robot, and the like to conveniently operate various applications such as an internet browser, graphics, CAD, and games as a single device. There is an all-in-one effect.

In addition, the multi-function interface device according to an embodiment of the present invention has the effect that it is easy to drive and run the application even when the user is in the hands.

In addition, the multi-function interface device according to an embodiment of the present invention can extend the key button installation area from the upper surface to the rear surface, thereby eliminating the restriction elements of the key button layout design of the user interface, the user is installed on the top and back There is an effect that the button input can be performed more easily using the button.

Claims (6)

In the multi-function interface device, A body; A middle precinct key unit installed on the body, the middle preceptor key unit comprising a plurality of middle preceptor keys configured to output a pre-set midpoint key signal by a user's selection; A select key unit provided on each of left and right sides of the body and having a pair of select keys for outputting a select key signal according to a user's selection; And a control unit which is embedded in the body, and outputs a first phoneme key signal when only the midtone key signal is input, and outputs a second phoneme key signal when the midtone key signal and the select key signal are simultaneously input. Multi-function interface device characterized by. The method of claim 1, The middle point key portion is a multi-function interface device, characterized in that consisting of a consonant key group formed on the left side of the body, and a vowel key group formed on the right side of the body. The method of claim 1, Multi-function interface device, characterized in that further comprising a back key portion consisting of a plurality of back keys installed on the back of the body. The method of claim 1, And a mode selection unit installed in the body, the mode selection unit including mode selection keys for outputting an Internet browser driving signal, an application driving signal, and a word input signal, respectively, according to a user's selection. The method of claim 1, The multi-function interface device is installed on the body, further comprising a scroll control unit consisting of a plurality of scroll control keys for outputting a screen scroll signal according to the user's selection. The method of claim 1, Multi-function interface device characterized in that it further comprises a necklace portion formed on the lower end of the body, and a necklace portion consisting of a necklace fixed to the necklace mounting portion.