KR20110130616A - Computer keyboard with key-mapping function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A computer keyboard with a key-mapping function is provided to enable a user to conveniently manipulate the keyboard by changing the arrangement of input keys. CONSTITUTION: A key conversion mode button(100) establishes a key conversion mode by being installed on a key matrix. The key conversion mode assigns a key code of a target key which is selected on the key matrix on the location of the conversion key. A controller(70) maps the key code of a conversion target key to a mapped key. The controller outputs the key code of the mapped conversion target key to a main controller(604) when manipulating the conversion location key. A key data storage(60) stores the key code of an object key to the mapped on the conversion location key.

Description

COMPUTER KEYBOARD WITH KEY-MAPPING FUNCTION}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a computer keyboard having a keymapping function, and more particularly, to input and / or data in response to an environment of a computer executing a specific program (for example, the execution of a game and the type of the game to be executed). A computer keyboard having a keymapping function, which enables the repositioning of keys for setting and executing specific functions, the multiplexing of single keys, and / or the selective execution of multiple modes.

Generally, a computer for the function of executing a given data and / or program and storing, outputting or externally transmitting the result thereof is additionally equipped with a keyboard and a mouse as input devices for inputting data and setting specific functions. You lose.

A keyboard as a device for inputting such data and / or setting specific functions is a keymatrix structure, which is a character (Hangul, English, numbers, etc.) or special keys for a specific function (eg Enter key, space key, backspace). key, etc.) is provided.

That is, Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram for explaining a general computer keyboard.

In the figure, the computer keyboard instructs the operating system to execute a specific command on the upper key matrix 10 or an enter key 201 which means the end of a sentence when writing a document. Or the space key 203 as a space bar, a letter (a Korean consonant / vowel or the English alphabet) and the numbers 0 to 9 (205a to 205j) and the Esc (Escape) key ( 207 and the like are provided with a first key input section 20.

In addition, the key matrix 10 of the corresponding computer keyboard has an insert key, a page down key 303 and a page for setting a specific function adjacent to the first key input unit 20. A second key input unit 30 including a page up key 305, a four-way key 305, and the like is provided.

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

In addition, a predetermined position of the key matrix 10 may be used to visually display on / off of the 'Num Lock key' among a plurality of keys arranged in the first to third key input units 20, 30, and 40. Key setting with 'Num lock' display lamp, 'Caps Lock' display lamp for visually displaying the upper / lower case selection of English alphabet by On / Off of 'Caps Lock key', and 'Scroll Lock' display lamp The display unit 50 is arranged.

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

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

FIG. 3 is a diagram for exemplarily describing key data stored in the key data registry 60. The key data registry 60 has a key matrix (1) in a first area 60a (ie, a key registration area). Each key provided in 60a) is stored, and in the second area (i.e., key code storage area) 60b and the third area (i.e., ASCII code storage area) 60c, the key code corresponding to each key and its The ASCII code corresponding to the key code is stored and referred to by the controller 70.

Therefore, 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 stores the key data registry ( Referring to (60), the ASCII code corresponding to the corresponding key is read and transmitted to the computer through the key data output unit 80 to execute the function corresponding to the key.

In the case of a general computer keyboard, a key code or an ASCII code is assigned to and stored in the key data registry 60 corresponding to a key provided on the key matrix 10. It is not possible to change the mapping or multiplex mapping to assign a plurality of key data to one key, or multi-mode mapping to allocate key data differently according to a specific program for each key.

In other words, in recent years, online / offline game programs are developed and provided in various forms, and keys are set in advance to execute specific functions on the keyboard according to the format of each game program. The mapping operation to change the old key to a key at a convenient location becomes impossible.

In addition, such a general computer keyboard has a key code (and ASCII code) correspondingly stored in advance corresponding to each key arranged in the key matrix 10 so that only one key code is transmitted to the computer body for one key. Since the operation corresponding to the key is executed, multiple functions or multiple key codes are not transmitted to the computer main body when one key is operated, and thus a required number of key operations are required.

In addition, in the case of the computer keyboard described above, only a specific key code is assigned to each key as a whole, so that key data suitable for execution of various game programs cannot be generated. Only the allocation scheme will be available.

In addition, for example, when a key code corresponding to a specific key is to be repeatedly input during the execution of a game program, a specific key corresponding to the key code must be operated at high speed, and for that reason, when operating a specific key. There is also a need for a function that allows several or dozens of outputs to be generated continuously and at high speed and delivered to the computer body.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances of the prior art, and a first object thereof is a key mapping function for convenient operation by mapping a position of a specific key necessary for execution of a specific program to a key of another position. It is to provide a computer keyboard equipped with.

It is a second object of the present invention to provide a computer keyboard having a key mapping function which can additionally map a plurality of key codes to a specific key so that an additional number of key codes are generated at the time of the specific key operation.

A third object of the present invention is a computer keyboard having a keymapping function in which key codes of a key matrix are registered correspondingly for each program corresponding to a plurality of programs set as execution targets in a computer main body, so that key mapping corresponding to each program is possible. To provide.

It is a fourth object of the present invention to provide a computer keyboard having a key mapping function configured to set the number of times of output of key data (i.e., key code) for a specific key as necessary.

In order to achieve the above object, according to a first embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of keys connected to a computer main body for generating key codes necessary for execution of a program under the control of the main control unit are arranged in a computer keyboard arranged on a key matrix. And a key conversion mode button installed on the key matrix to set a mode for assigning a key code of a conversion target key selected in the key matrix to a key of a conversion position, and the conversion in the On state of the key conversion mode button. A control unit which causes a key code of a target key to be mapped to the conversion position key and outputs the key code of the mapped conversion target key to the main control unit side when the conversion position key is manipulated, and a conversion target key mapped under the control of the control unit A computer keyboard with a keymapping function comprising a key data storage unit for storing a key code of a state mapped to the conversion location key. It is provided.

According to a second embodiment of the present invention, in a computer keyboard having a plurality of keys arranged on a key matrix connected to a computer main body to generate a key code necessary for execution of a program under the control of a main controller, installed on the key matrix. And a multi key setting mode button for setting a mode for adding key codes of a plurality of keys to a key selected in the key matrix, and a plurality of keys for the selected key in the on state of the multi key setting mode button. A computer having a keymapping function including a key data storage unit configured to sequentially add key codes to operate the selected key as a multiplex key, and to store a result of mapping of a plurality of key codes to the selected key under the control of the controller. A keyboard is provided.

In addition, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, a computer keyboard having a plurality of keys connected to a computer main body and generating key codes for execution of a program under the control of the main control unit is arranged on a key matrix. Selecting a plurality of key codes for a predetermined key stored on the key matrix and stored in the key data storage unit and a plurality of key codes assigned to the arranged keys corresponding to the program; There is provided a computer keyboard having a keymapping function including a mode selection button for controlling and a control unit for outputting a key code of a corresponding mode assigned to the key data storage unit to the main control unit according to a mode selected by the mode selection button. .

According to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in a computer keyboard in which a plurality of keys connected to a computer main body and generating key codes necessary for execution of a program under the control of the main controller are arranged on the key matrix, the keys are arranged on the key matrix. When the predetermined key is operated, the key response speed control mode button for adjusting and setting the output frequency of the key code of the key, and the predetermined key in the setting state of the key response speed control mode by the key response speed control mode button. A key response speed deceleration key for adding or subtracting the number of times of output of a key code allocated to A computer having a key mapping function including a key data storage unit for storing the key code output frequency adjustment result under the control of the controller. The board is provided.

According to the computer keyboard with a key mapping function according to the present invention described above, the position of the keys arranged in the key matrix can be changed and mapped to a key at a convenient position, which doubles the convenience of key operation for executing a specific program. do.

In that case, during execution of the specific program, the key code may be invalidated for keys other than the key necessary for the execution of the program so as not to disturb the execution of the program.

In addition, in the computer keyboard, when key codes corresponding to a plurality of keys are sequentially added and mapped to specific keys, a plurality of key data is stored in the computer main body in the same way as a plurality of keys are operated by one key operation. The burden for a large number of key operations can be eliminated because the necessary tasks can be transmitted and executed, and such key mapping operations can be advantageously applied, for example, when executing a specific game program.

In addition, according to the present invention, when a plurality of key codes are assigned to each key on a key matrix of a corresponding computer keyboard, a mode corresponding to a program set as an execution target is set, without performing a separate key mapping operation. In addition, it is possible to provide a key input for a specific program can be provided for the adaptability and convenience to various programs.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the key code output control mode is set in the corresponding computer keyboard, the number of outputs to the keyboard can be adjusted, so that a specific key at the time of executing a specific program (such as a strategy / simulation game) is executed. It is possible to generate and output necessary and sufficient key codes even by one key operation without repetitive operation on.

1 is a schematic diagram for explaining a general computer keyboard,
2 is a functional block diagram of the computer keyboard shown in FIG.
3 is a diagram illustrating a conceptual structure of the key data registry illustrated in FIG. 2;
4 is a view schematically showing a computer keyboard according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a schematic functional block diagram of a computer keyboard according to the present invention shown in FIG. 4 and a computer body to which the keyboard is connected;
FIG. 6A illustrates a screen display example for explaining a process of mapping a predetermined key to another key in a computer keyboard according to the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 6B is a view for explaining a key mapping result stored in the key data storage shown in FIG. 5 by the key mapping process described in FIG. 6A;
7 is a view schematically showing a computer keyboard according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention;
8A is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen display for explaining a process of mapping a plurality of key data to one key in a computer keyboard according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
8B is a view for explaining a key mapping result stored in the key data storage unit shown in FIG. 5 by the key mapping process described in FIG. 8A;
9 is a view schematically showing a computer keyboard according to a third embodiment of the present invention;
10 is a view showing a state in which a key code required for a specific program is mapped on a computer keyboard according to a third embodiment of the present invention;
11 is a view showing a computer keyboard according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 12 is a screen display example illustrating a process for setting an output frequency for a predetermined key in a computer keyboard according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the key output frequency set in the keyboard output control mode shown in FIG. 12 is stored in the key data storage shown in FIG. 5.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention will be described in detail.

4 is a diagram schematically showing a computer keyboard according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, a key matrix 10 of a corresponding computer keyboard is assumed to have a structure that is generally similar or identical to that described with reference to FIG. 1.

The key matrix 10 is additionally provided with a key conversion mode button 100 for turning on / off the key conversion mode according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Further, in relation to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in Fig. 4, Fig. 5 shows a schematic functional block diagram of the computer keyboard shown in Fig. 4 and the computer body to which the keyboard is connected.

Referring to the drawings, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the computer keyboard has a key code (i.e., key data) corresponding to a key arranged in the key matrix 10 and the key conversion mode button 100 turned on. It includes a key data storage unit 60 that stores the position conversion results for the predetermined key set in the state.

In addition, the computer keyboard controls the keymapping process in the on state of the key conversion mode button 100, and a key code (ie, key data) corresponding to a key operated in the key matrix 10 has a key data output unit. The control unit 70 may be output to the computer main body 600 through the main body connecting end 90 provided at the end of the keyboard cable 90a via the 80.

In general, as well as in connection with the present invention, the computer main body 600 executes operations corresponding to a key code input from the keyboard interface (or keyboard driver) 602 and the computer keyboard for the connection of the computer keyboard. The main control unit 604, the mouse 606 as a separate key input device connected to the corresponding computer main body 600, the data processed by the computer main body under the control of the main control unit 604 or downloaded externally A data memory 608 in which data (for example, data or a program acquired through the Internet) is stored (in the present invention, the data memory is a semiconductor memory, a hard disk, or an external memory collectively incorporated in a corresponding computer main body); Data input / output (I / O) unit 610 for data communication with the computer main body 60 under the control of the main control unit 604 A monitor control unit 612 for driving a monitor 616 for visually displaying a job currently executed at 0).

  In such a configuration, the computer main body 600 may visually display the work set in the key matrix 10 and / or the mouse 606 of the computer keyboard on the monitor 616 through the monitor control unit 612. If necessary, the data is stored in the data memory 608 or externally executed through the data I / O unit 610 as necessary.

On the other hand, in the computer main body 600, the position conversion is necessary for the convenience of the operation for a specific key predetermined in a specific program executed under the control of the main controller 604. ), The control unit 70 of the computer keyboard applies the On state of the key conversion mode button 100 to the main control unit 604 of the computer main body 600.

The data memory 608 of the computer body 600 (or a subdirectory of the disk driver of the device manager) is preferably provided with an execution program for the key conversion mode according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Therefore, the main controller 604 causes the monitor 616 to display a screen of the key conversion mode of the type illustrated in FIG. 6A through the monitor controller 612.

Referring to FIG. 6A, a mode display window 620 indicating a key conversion mode is preferably displayed on the monitor 616, a keyboard image 622 on which a keyboard of a key conversion target is displayed is displayed, and a conversion target key is selected. A conversion target key guide window 624 for indicating a key; a conversion target key display window 626 for displaying a key selected in response to the guide; a conversion position guide window 628 for guiding input of a conversion position; A conversion position key display window 630 for displaying the selected conversion position key and a confirmation window 632 for instructing registration of the key conversion result are included.

Here, the screen display example shown in FIG. 6A is only referred to for description of the key conversion mode according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and is not limited to such a configuration example, and does not depart from the technical gist of the present invention. As long as it is a form suitable for execution of a mode, you may apply any structure.

The key matrix 10 after the conversion target key guidance window 624 on the monitor 616 is blinking or activated in a specific color in a state in which the key conversion mode is set by the operation of the key conversion mode button 100 is set. If a predetermined key (e.g., 'P' key) is pressed over a predetermined time, the selected key (i.e., 'P' key) is displayed on the conversion target key display window 626 under the control of the main controller 604. do.

Then, under the control of the main controller 604, a predetermined key on the key matrix 10 of the computer keyboard in the state where the conversion position key display window 630 on the monitor 616 is blinking or activated in another color. For example, when the 'Z' key is selected, the selected key is displayed on the conversion position key display window 630 of the monitor 616 under the control of the main controller 604.

When the enter key (Enter) on the key matrix 10 is operated while such a key conversion operation is executed, the control unit 70 displays a 'P' in the key code allocation area 60e of the key data storage unit 60. Processing to register the key code (or ASCII code) of the key to the 'Z' key is executed (see Fig. 6B).

When the key change mode is completed and the key change mode button 100 is operated again in the key matrix 10, the controller 70 transmits the end of the key change mode to the main control unit 604 of the computer main body 600. The notification causes the screen display of FIG. 6A displayed on the monitor 616 to be removed.

Therefore, when the 'Z' key converted in the key conversion mode is operated while the corresponding program is executed, the key code corresponding to the 'P' key is referred to by the controller 70 to the main controller 604. This will cause the function assigned to the 'P' key to be executed.

That is, the key converting function, for example, when executing a predetermined game program, adds a specific function to the 'P' key in the game program, and 'A' key and 'S' key on the key matrix 10. If the 'D' key has a unique function, the operation of the 'P' key is quite inconvenient during the game, but by turning on the above key conversion mode, the key code of the 'P' key is changed to the 'A' key, ' Adjacent to the S 'key, the' D 'key, and added to, for example, the' Z 'key to which no other function is assigned, the convenience of key operation can be provided.

On the other hand, in the above description of the first embodiment of the present invention, the key conversion mapping process is performed in conjunction with the main control unit 604 of the computer main body 600 when the key conversion mode button 100 of the key matrix 10 is operated. Although the case has been described, the procedure may be guided by voice when the key conversion mode button 100 is operated.

In response to this, when the key conversion mode button 100 is operated, a beep sound is output by pressing a conversion target key (for example, a 'P' key) for a predetermined time under the control of the control unit 70 without being connected to the computer main body 600. If the conversion position key (for example, the 'Z' key) is operated after outputting the beep sound, the control unit 70 may assign the converted key code to the key data storage unit 60 (see Fig. 6B). ).

7 is a schematic diagram of a computer keyboard according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

According to the second embodiment of the present invention, the computer keyboard is provided with a multiple key setting mode button 700 for adding a plurality of key codes to a predetermined key arranged in the key matrix 10.

In this regard, the corresponding computer keyboard is associated with the computer main body 600 including the functional blocks illustrated in FIG. 5 similarly or identically, and according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the control unit shown in FIG. 70 controls the process of assigning a plurality of key codes to a predetermined key when the multiple key setting mode button 70 is turned on, and controls the multiplexing processing result to be stored in the key data storage unit 60. It will be included.

In such a configuration, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the main controller 604 provided in the computer main body 600 has the On state of the multiple key setting mode button 700 of the key matrix 10 being controlled by the controller. When delivered through 70, the monitor 616 includes a control for displaying a multi-key setting screen (refer to the example screen of FIG. 6A) to execute the multi-key setting procedure.

That is, the multi-key setting for obtaining the effect of operating a plurality of keys for the convenience of operation for a specific key predetermined in a specific program executed under the control of the main controller 604 in the computer main body 600. When the multi-key setting mode button 700 is operated for a mode, the control unit 70 of the computer keyboard sets the on state of the multi-key setting mode button 700 to the main control unit 604 of the computer main body 600. Will be applied to.

Here, the same or similar to that described in the first embodiment described above, the data memory 608 of the computer main body 600 (or a subdirectory of the disk driver of the device manager) includes multiple data sets according to the second embodiment of the present invention. It is desirable to have an execution program for the key setting mode.

Accordingly, the main controller 604 causes the monitor 616 to display a screen of the multiple key setting mode illustrated in FIG. 8A through the monitor controller 612.

Referring to FIG. 8A, the monitor 616 guides a mode display window 710 indicating a multi-key setting mode, a keyboard image 700a on which a multi-key setting target keyboard is displayed, and a selective input of a multi-key addition target. A multiple key setting target window 720 for displaying a key selected in response to the guidance and a multiple key setting target window 720, and a multiple setting key input for guiding input of a key to be added to the selected key multiplely The guide window 724 includes a multi-setting input key display window 726 in which a key selected in response to the guide is displayed, and a confirmation window 728 for instructing registration of the multi-key setting result.

Also in the second embodiment of the present invention, the screen display example shown in Fig. 8A is referred to for the purpose of explaining the multiple key setting mode only, and is not limited to such a configuration example, without departing from the technical gist of the present invention. Any configuration may be applied as long as it is a form suitable for the implementation of.

In such a state, the multi-key setting guide window 720 on the monitor 616 flashes or is activated in a specific color when the multi-key setting mode is turned on by the operation of the multi-key setting mode button 700. After pressing a predetermined key (eg, a key) of the key matrix 10 over a predetermined time period, the selected key (ie, a key) is displayed in the multi-key setting guide window 720. Displayed under the control of the unit 604.

Then, under the control of the main controller 604, the predetermined key input guide window 724 on the monitor 616 is blinking or is activated on the key matrix 10 of the computer keyboard in a different color. When keys (eg, 's, d, f, g' keys) are sequentially input, the selected keys are displayed on the multi-setting input key display window 726 of the monitor 616 under the control of the main controller 604. .

When the enter key (Enter) on the key matrix 10 is operated while such a key conversion operation is executed, the control unit 70 controls the 'a' key in the key arrangement region 60a of the key data storage unit 60. The selected key ('s, d, f, g' key) is sequentially added to the multi-setting key registration area 60f with respect to the key code assignment area 60g. f, g 'key code is registered (see Fig. 8B).

 When the multiple key setting mode is completed and the multiple key setting mode button 700 is operated again, the control unit 70 notifies the main control unit 604 of the computer main body 600 of the end of the key conversion mode to monitor the monitor. The screen display of FIG. 8A displayed at 616 is removed.

Therefore, when the 'a' key is operated in the multiple key setting mode while the corresponding program is executed, the key code including 's, d, f, g' multiplexed with respect to the 'a' key is displayed. 70 is transmitted to the main control unit 604 of the computer main body 600 to control to execute a function corresponding to the operation of the 'a, s, d, f, g' key.

The above-described multiple key setting function is very advantageous in a situation where, for example, a predetermined game program is executed, the 'a, s, d, f, g' keys must be sequentially operated in the game program.

9 is a diagram schematically showing a computer keyboard according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, the key matrix 10 of the computer keyboard is provided with a mode selection button 800 for selecting a specific key code mode, and the key data storage unit ( 60, a configuration in which a plurality of key codes are assigned to one key in the form illustrated in FIG. 10 is applied to select a key arrangement suitable for a plurality of programs.

That is, for the 'A' key arranged in the primary key area 60A in FIG. 10, the 'A1' key code in the mode 1, the 'A2' key code in the mode 2, and the 'A3' key in the mode 3 In the case of code 4, the key code 'A4' is stored.

Here, the 'A1, A2, A3, A4' key code is the type of the game program (for example, role-playing game, strategy / simulation game, action game, arcade game, for example, when the 'A' key is operated to execute the game. Etc.), a key code for adding a specific function to the 'A' key is assigned.

Therefore, the computer main body 600 outputs a suitable key code by scanning the mode selection button 800 on the key matrix 10 in response to a type of a program executed under the control of the main controller 604. When the mode is selected, the code of the keys arranged in the key matrix 10 is transferred to the main control unit 604 under the control of the control unit 70 so that the corresponding program can be executed effectively without a separate key setting operation. Can be.

11 is a view showing a computer keyboard according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the number of times of output of the key code for a specific key on the key matrix 10 (that is, the number of times of repeated output of the key code for the computer body in one key operation) is necessary. It is assumed that the function to adjust the key code output recovery function is executed repeatedly, for example, to impact a specific function (e.g., to shock the opponent) while executing a strategy / simulation game or an action game on the computer main body 600. It is advantageous when a specific key needs to be operated at high speed in order to repeatedly execute the "

That is, the key matrix 10 is provided with a key response speed control mode button 1000 for turning on / off a mode for adjusting the number of key code outputs, and interlocked with the key response speed control mode button 1000. The '←, →' keys 306, 307 for the addition or subtraction of the keycode output frequency are operated, and the '←, →' keys can be replaced with other keys.

When the key response speed control mode button 1000 is turned on, the control unit 70 applies the state to the main control unit 604 of the computer main body 600. Accordingly, the main control unit 604 transmits the monitor. The key response speed control mode screen (refer to FIG. 12) is displayed on 616.

In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the key response speed control mode screen displayed on the monitor 616 can be changed in various forms without departing from the gist of the invention.

When the key response speed control mode button 1000 is turned on, the key response speed control mode screen displayed on the monitor 616 under the control of the main controller 604 displays a mode guide window 900 indicating that the key response speed control mode is present. ) And a key code output frequency for a particular selected key (e.g., this key can be selected by pressing a predetermined time after the operation of the key response speed control mode button 1000, but can be selected by another suitable method). A bar 910 that is adjustable in the range of 0 to N '(N is a natural number) and a cursor 920 moving on the bar 910 according to the operation of the ← and → keys 306 and 307 are displayed.

The key code output frequency adjusted by the above process is stored in the output frequency storage area 60F of the key data storage 60 under the control of the controller 70, and when a specific program is executed in that state. When a particular key ('P' key in Fig. 13) is operated, the key code is repeatedly returned to the main control unit 604 side of the computer main body 600 at a high speed repeatedly under the control of the control unit 70 at the registered output frequency. It is passed and repeatedly executes the key assigned to that key.

Incidentally, according to the present invention, the above-described first to fourth embodiments may be independently applied to the corresponding computer keyboard, but may be applied in combination if necessary.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to the examples described above, and various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the technical gist and gist of the invention.

That is, although the above first to fourth embodiments are executed under the control of the control unit of the corresponding computer keyboard, if necessary, the above first to fourth embodiments are executed under the control of the main control unit of the computer main body and transferred to the computer keyboard side. The data may be stored in the key data storage unit or in the data memory of the computer main body.

10: key matrix, 60: key data storage,
70: control unit, 100: key conversion mode button,
600: computer body, 604: main fisherman,
608: data memory, 616: monitor,
700: multi key setting mode button, 800: mode selection button,
1000: Key response speed control mode button.

Claims (4)

In a computer keyboard having a plurality of keys arranged on a key metric connected to a computer main body to generate key codes necessary for execution of a program under the control of the main controller,
A key conversion mode button installed on the key matrix to set a mode for allocating a key code of a conversion target key selected in the key matrix to a key of a conversion position;
A control unit for mapping the keycode of the conversion target key to the conversion location key in the on state of the key conversion mode button and outputting the keycode of the mapped conversion target key to the main control unit when the conversion location key is operated ,
And a key data storage unit for storing the key code of the conversion target key mapped under the control of the control unit in a state mapped to the conversion position key. In a computer keyboard having a plurality of keys arranged on a key metric connected to a computer main body to generate key codes necessary for execution of a program under the control of the main controller,
A multiple key setting mode button installed on the key matrix to set a mode for adding key codes of a plurality of keys to a key selected from the key matrix;
A control unit configured to sequentially add key codes of the plurality of keys to the selected key in the on state of the multiple key setting mode button so that the selected key operates as a multiplex key;
And a key data storage unit for storing a result of mapping of a plurality of key codes to the selected key under the control of the controller. In a computer keyboard having a plurality of keys arranged on a key metric connected to a computer main body to generate key codes necessary for execution of a program under the control of the main controller,
A key data storage unit configured to store a plurality of key codes corresponding to the program with respect to the keys arranged on the key matrix;
A mode selection button disposed on the key matrix for selecting a plurality of key codes for a predetermined key stored in the key data storage unit;
And a control unit for outputting a key code of a corresponding mode assigned to the key data storage unit to the main control unit according to the mode selected by the mode selection button. In a computer keyboard having a plurality of keys arranged on a key metric connected to a computer main body to generate key codes necessary for execution of a program under the control of the main controller,
A key response speed control mode button disposed on the key matrix for adjusting and setting the output frequency of the key code of the key when the predetermined key is operated;
A key response speed deceleration key for decelerating and outputting the number of times of output of a key code assigned to the predetermined key in the key response speed adjustment mode by the key response speed control mode button;
A control unit controlling a key code output frequency adjustment process by the key response rate acceleration / decrease key in the key response rate adjustment mode by the key response rate adjustment mode button;
And a key data storage unit for storing the key code output frequency adjustment result under the control of the control unit.

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