KR20120111197A - Detachable buttons for touch screens - Google Patents

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KR20120111197A
KR20120111197A KR1020110029559A KR20110029559A KR20120111197A KR 20120111197 A KR20120111197 A KR 20120111197A KR 1020110029559 A KR1020110029559 A KR 1020110029559A KR 20110029559 A KR20110029559 A KR 20110029559A KR 20120111197 A KR20120111197 A KR 20120111197A
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PURPOSE: A detachable button for touch screen is provided to implement control which is more accurate than the operation of a general touch screen. CONSTITUTION: A sheet unit(200) of a protruded button(220) and a supporting unit are fixed to an upper plate of a touch screen. Virtual buttons displayed on the touch screen is operated by using the protruded button. A slip preventing pressure configuration or an adhesive surface adheres to the protruded button on the touch screen. The slip preventing pressure configuration or the adhesive surface is formed in a lower part of an adaptor body unit.

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Detachable buttons for touch screens.

The present invention relates to an attachable steering button and a function button for a touch screen, and more specifically to a virtual steering button and a function button displayed on the screen in a device using a touch screen button of a material having a conductive property By allowing a touch to be made, the present invention relates to a technique for improving a feeling of operation and enabling more accurate control.

Mobile communication terminal or mp3 terminal and the like due to the development of technology beyond the step of delivering only simple sound information, consisting of graphics. It provides various multimedia contents such as text information, games, videos, and movies.

In particular, recently, terminals using a touch screen are increasing among terminals performing the above functions, and additional services using the same have tended to continue to increase.

On the other hand, in order to execute various functions through the terminal using the touch screen as described above is using a virtual keypad button appearing on the touch screen of the terminal.

However, this virtual keypad button has a problem that the input is not smooth.

In particular, steering buttons for game operation or buttons for other functions are also used virtually, and these buttons are important for quick motion recognition and accurate control.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a virtual steering button and a function button of the terminal using a touch screen according to the prior art.

Referring to FIG. 1, it can be seen that the steering button 20 and the function button 30 indicating the direction are displayed on the touch screen of the portable device 10 using the touch screen.

In the case of the input means as described above, since the form is used by directly pressing the touch screen on the plane, it may be difficult for the user to recognize where exactly the user pressed.

In addition, there is a high risk of malfunction that the touch direction and the movement direction in the screen does not exactly match.

In addition, there is no guide portion of the button can not find the exact touch point, there is a problem that can be applied to the user's fingers, wrists, etc. when used for a long time.

Therefore, in order to improve the sensitivity of the touch screen or to improve the control accuracy of the virtual steering button, a lot of research is being conducted, such as adding a touch correction program or a touch malfunction prevention program by itself.

However, the software solution as described above has a problem that can be used only by limitations such as limitations of program driving capability or capacity limitation.

In addition, there are some kit configuration and simple protruding products, but the situation is not yet to propose a complete solution for the use of the steering button for the touch screen, such as lack of completeness and cost problems and operability.

An object of the present invention by attaching a product of the dielectric material to the touch screen, to be easily applied to all the touch screen screen, including capacitive or pressure-sensitive, using a semi-permanent adhesive surface 230 Its purpose is to make it applicable to any screen configuration.

Attachable button for a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached to the upper operation of the touch screen of the portable device, characterized in that it comprises a protruding button corresponding to the virtual buttons displayed on the touch screen It is done.

It characterized in that it comprises a conductive touch unit 210 to allow the pressure or current of the fingertips to be transmitted to the touch screen during finger operation.

In this case, the conductive touch unit 210, Ag, Au, Al, Cu, Pt, Ni and C in a rubber raw material including at least one of silicone resin, vinyl chloride resin, polyorganosiloxane resin and polyolefin resin One or more conductive filler particles of (Carbon-black) is formed of an added material.

Next, the surface is located on the back of the product and the product is bonded to the touch screen. It is characterized in that using the adhesive surface 230 can be used semi-permanently attached.

Here, the product is in direct contact with the finger is projected button portion 220 to receive the operation direction, the support portion 240 for supporting the button portion, the touch unit for transmitting the received force to the touch screen 210 and the seat 200 is fixed to the screen is characterized in that it comprises.

Next, the support 240 of the product is characterized in that the insulator and other protruding button portion, the touch portion, the sheet portion is composed of a conductor.

Attachable button for a touch screen provided by the present invention, by providing a button such as directly operating the analog controller, to enable more accurate control than to operate a normal touch screen, the user's ability to recognize Provides the effect to improve.

In addition, the cushioning during operation, when the finger touch, can significantly reduce the fatigue of the wrist and fingers than when directly touching the flat touch screen, the touch screen is also by the secretion such as sweat generated in the human body It provides the effect to prevent the problem of contamination.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a virtual steering button of a terminal using a touch screen according to the prior art.
Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing an attachable steering button and a button for a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating an attachable steering button and a button for a touch screen according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
4 is a cross-sectional view of the attachable steering button and button for the touch screen of FIG.
FIG. 5 is a rear view illustrating the attachable steering button and the button for the touch screen of FIG. 3.

Hereinafter, the touch-type button for a touch screen according to the present invention will be described in detail.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments and drawings described in detail. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but various other various

It may be implemented in a form, only the embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, to fully inform the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art, the present invention Is only defined by the scope of the claims.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing a button adapter kit for a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 2, the seat 200 is provided in the form that is attached to the virtual steering button portion of the portable device 10 including a touch screen.

At this time, the seat 200 as an embodiment according to the present invention is shown as a square

However, it is not limited thereto. That is, there is no particular limitation on the form of circle, rectangle and other polygons, and the size thereof is not particularly limited.

Figure 3 is a plan view showing a body portion of the attachable button for a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 3, the seat portion 200 according to the present invention is not particularly limited in size. Next, the upper part of the seat 200 is provided with a protrusion button 220 indicating the up / down / left / right. At this time, the present invention is shown in the above form, but is not limited to this can be applied in various ways extended to the four-way button or more buttons.

In addition, there is no size limitation on the height of the protruding button 220, it is preferable to form to have a 3 to 3.5mm. When the height is less than 3mm, the pressed key feels deteriorated, so that it may not feel a big difference from the flat touch. If the height exceeds 3.5mm, the button press operation may be unnatural and uncomfortable.

In addition, the upper portion of the protruding button 220 may form one or more through-holes 250 for freely circulating the air inside the product during finger manipulation.

At this time, the size of the through-hole 250 for the touch is also not limited, it is preferable that if the four-way button is provided with each through-hole 250 formed in the four buttons are all differently provided. . Therefore, direction discrimination can be made easier, and operation can be made easier.

In addition, the top surface of the protruding button 220, as shown, is provided in a specific form, but may be formed in a variety of forms, such as dome type.

Next, Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the attachable steering button and the button of FIG.

Referring to Figure 4, as shown in the cross-section of the steering button and the function button of Figure 3 can see the side structure of the protruding button 220. At this time, the protruding button 220 and the touch unit 210 basically uses a conductive material, or a composite material without a conductive material.

For example, neoprene, butyl, urethane, nitrile, polysulfide, acrylate, silicone, fluorocarbon, polyisoprene, acrylonitrile-butadiene, coloprene and styrene-butadiene rubbers and conductive The materials can be mixed and formed.

Attached button for a touch screen manufactured as described above is manipulated in a state bonded to the upper portion of the touch screen of the portable device, a malfunction may occur if the touch screen is dropped or pushed.

Therefore, in addition to the adhesive surface 230 that can be used semi-permanent, in addition to the lower portion of the support portion 240 may be further provided with a fixing device using compressed air.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of FIG. 3.

Referring to Figure 5, the adhesive surface 230 is provided on the back of the seat portion 200 around the outer portion of the protruding buttons 220. In this case, the position and size of the adhesive surface 230 and the touch unit 210 are not limited.

In addition, while supporting the protruding button 220 is not recessed when pressing the protruding button 220, a support portion 240 to prevent slipping is included.

In addition, the support 240 may be configured as a non-conductor or a conductor.

Rubber-type conductor including the above may be used in which one or more conductive filler particles of Ag, Au, Al, Cu, Pt, Ni and C (Carbon-black) is added to the rubber raw material.

Here, since the electrical conductivity can be improved by increasing the addition amount of the conductive filler particles, it is possible to further amplify the constant voltage than the general finger touch.

Therefore, it is possible to further improve the steering button operation characteristics, it is possible to further increase the touch sensitivity.

As described above, the button adapter kit for a touch screen provided by the present invention, by providing a button such as directly operating the keyboard in a soft silicone material or rubber material, to enable accurate control, the user's Improve cognitive skills.

In addition, by performing a cushion function can directly reduce the fatigue of the finger or wrist than when directly touching the touch screen of the flat, and solves the problem that the touch screen is also contaminated with secretions such as sweat generated in the human body Can be.

In addition, since it is possible to apply to any device using any type of touch screen, such as capacitive or voltage, it can maximize its utilization.

Embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but may be modified in various forms, and the present invention may be commonly used in the art. Those skilled in the art can understand that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive.

10, 250: portable device
20: virtual steering button unit
30: virtual function button
200: sheet portion
210: touch unit
220: protruding button
230: adhesive sheet
240: support
250: public

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In the form of adhesion and adhesion to the touch screen of the portable device,
And a protruding button provided to be able to manipulate the virtual buttons displayed on the touch screen by tightly fixing the seat part and the support part on the upper plate of the touch screen.
Touch screen, characterized in that it comprises a non-slip crimping or adhesive surface formed integrally to the lower portion of the adapter body so that the protruding buttons corresponding to the virtual buttons displayed on the touch screen can be in close contact with the touch screen Attachable button for. The method of claim 1,
The product is a touch screen attachable button, characterized in that formed of any one or more of a silicon material, a plastic material. The method of claim 1,
The protruding button includes a keypad button, a steering button for directional operation and a touch button, characterized in that it comprises one or more of the function buttons. The method of claim 1,
The protruding button is a touch screen attachable button including a touch unit including a conductive material to transmit pressure or microcurrent to the touch screen when the finger is operated when the finger is operated. The method of claim 1,
Attachable button for a touch screen, characterized in that it comprises a through-hole for air circulation for smooth operation of the protruding button. The method of claim 4, wherein
The conductive material used is one of Ag, Au, Al, Cu, Pt, Ni, and Carbon (black) in a rubber material comprising at least one of silicone resin, vinyl chloride resin, polyorganosiloxane resin, and polyolefin resin. Attachable button for a touch screen, characterized in that the conductive filler particles are formed of a material added. The method of claim 1,
Attachable button for a touch screen, characterized in that it comprises a seat and a support for fixing the product. The method of claim 1,
Attachable button for a touch screen, characterized in that it comprises a touch unit located on the back for a smooth delivery force of the product. The method of claim 1,
The steering button and the function button are attached to the touch screen button, characterized in that each of the independent configuration or integrated configuration. 10. The method of claim 9,
Attached button for a touch screen, characterized in that when the plurality of product integrated configuration, comprising a keyboard configuration. The method of claim 1,
The anti-slip pad is one or more of carbon black, aramid fibers, polyester fibers and nylon fibers or a touch screen button adapter kit containing an adhesive material. The method of claim 1,
The support is a touch button for the touch screen, characterized in that the non-slip and pressure-sensitive attachment configuration.
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