KR20130005721A - An apparatus for operaing a computer by one hand - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: Apparatus for operating a computer by one hand using fingering is provided to generate gesture information according to fingering inputted to FGS(Finger Gesture Sensor) and transmit the selected operation mode and gesture information wirelessly to host devices, thereby enabling the operation of the host devices. CONSTITUTION: FLS(Finger Location Sensor)(101), for operating a computer by one hand, comprises a FGS(102), a control unit(103), and a wireless transceiver(104). The control unit senses finger types based on the signal generated by the FLS, and selects an operation mode based on the combination of the sensed finger types and the number of fingers. The control unit generates gesture information, by analyzing the signal inputted through the FGS based on the operation mode. The wireless transceiver wirelessly transmits the operation mode and the gesture information. [Reference numerals] (103) Controller; (104,AA,BB) Wireless transmitter; (105) Power

Description

A device for operating a computer with one hand {AN APPARATUS FOR OPERAING A COMPUTER BY ONE HAND}

The present invention relates to a device for operating a computer wirelessly, preferably with one hand, more specifically, the shape of the device is a shape that can be gripped with one hand, and the finger position at the position of the finger when held with one hand. And a finger location sensor (FLS) and a finger gesture sensor (FGS).

Computers (for example, laptop computers, desktop computers, smart phones, etc.) are now rapidly spreading, and computer operating devices (for example, mice, etc.) used therein are also rapidly spreading. With the development of the computer, the form and function of the computer operating apparatus continues to be developed.

A mouse, which is one of the commonly used operating devices, is used by, for example, moving a wrist against a mouse pad. This is very common. Such ordinary mice are subject to limitations such as the use of a mouse pad. In addition, since the mouse physically forces the FLS to be pushed, the mouse is excessively stressed due to the repeated physical motion. Furthermore, if you use a fixed posture, you will easily feel tired and less efficient.

In addition, a multi-touch pad used in a notebook, etc. has a disadvantage in that it is difficult to use with one hand. For example, one of the functions of a mouse that is commonly used is that it is inconvenient to use both hands for dragging or scrolling. In addition, the multi-touch pad enters the drag mode by touching the touch pad twice. In this case, one touch is frequently recognized as two times or the second touch may not be properly recognized. In addition, such a multi-touch pad has a disadvantage in that the use environment is very limited.

In addition, the current mouse or multi-touch pad is difficult to use in a mobile phone or a remote control.

Therefore, unlike the conventional mouse or multi-touch pad, there is a great demand for a computer operation device which can be conveniently operated by one hand, is convenient to carry, and is ergonomically designed.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2001-0077030 (published 17 August 2001)

According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus for operating a computer with one hand is disclosed. The apparatus for manipulating includes a plurality of finger location and contact location sensors (FLSs); Finger gesture sensors (FGS); A control unit; And a wireless transceiver, wherein the controller can detect the type of the located fingers and the number of the located fingers based on the signals generated by the plurality of FLSs, and according to the combination of the detected types and the number of the fingers. An operation mode is selected, and a gesture information for a gesture is generated by analyzing a signal input through the FGS according to the operation mode, and the wireless transceiver transmits the operation mode and gesture information wirelessly.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the apparatus, the plurality of FLSs and FGS are capacitive or optical. Since the electrostatic or optical type is used as described above, the position, contact, and motion of the hand can be detected by the FGS and the FLS even when the hand is worn with a glove or the like.

According to one embodiment of the invention, a wireless device for operating a computer with one hand is disclosed. The wireless device includes a first finger location and touch location sensor (FLS) and a second FLS; Finger gesture sensors (FGS); A wireless transceiver; And a control unit, wherein the shape of the wireless device is configured to enter a hand when the wireless device is held, wherein the first FLS, the second FLS, and the FGS are each one of the fingers of one hand when the mouse is held. Located at either end, a signal is generated to determine a mode depending on whether one of the fingers is located in the FLS, whether one of the fingers is located in the FGS and the position of the finger A gesture signal is generated according to the moving direction, and the controller combines the generated signals to generate a signal for operating the wireless device, and the wireless transceiver transmits the generated signal.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the wireless device, the FLSs and the FGS are capacitive or optical.

Further, according to another embodiment of the present invention, in the wireless device, when the finger corresponding to the first FLS and the second FLS is located and the finger corresponding to the FGS is located and moved, operation of the wireless device Is a signal for a cursor mode, and when a finger corresponding to the first FLS is located and a finger corresponding to the FGS is located and moved, a signal for manipulation of the wireless device is a signal for a drag mode. When a finger corresponding to only the second FLS is located and a finger corresponding to the FGS is located and moved, a signal for manipulation of the wireless device is a signal for a page mode.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, one or more embodiments comprise the features set forth in detail in the future and the features specified in the claims. The following detailed description and the annexed drawings set forth in detail certain illustrative aspects of the one or more embodiments. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles of various embodiments may be employed, and the embodiments presented herein are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents.

1 is a block diagram of a computer operating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a type of a located finger and a number of located fingers based on signals generated by a plurality of FLSs according to an embodiment of the present invention; Shows an exemplary block diagram of a configuration for selecting, analyzing a signal input through the FGS according to the operation mode to generate gesture information for a gesture, and wirelessly transmitting the operation mode and gesture information.
3 illustrates a shape of a computer operating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4A and 4B illustrate a shape in which a computer operating device according to an embodiment of the present invention is held by a right hand or a left hand.
5 shows a shape of a computer operating device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6A and 6B illustrate a shape in which a computer operating device is gripped with one hand according to another embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a structural diagram of a computer operating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The following description provides a simplified summary of these embodiments in order to provide a basic understanding of one or more embodiments. This Summary is not an exhaustive overview of all possible embodiments, nor is it intended to identify key or critical elements of all embodiments, or to describe the scope of any or all embodiments. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more embodiments in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

Various embodiments are now presented with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more embodiments. However, it will be apparent that such embodiment (s) may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing one or more embodiments.

1 is a block diagram of a computer operating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a computer manipulation apparatus 100 according to an exemplary embodiment may include a finger location sensor (FLS) 101 and a finger gesture sensor (FGS). 102, the control unit 103, the wireless receiving device 104, and the power supply 105.

The finger position and touch sensor 101 may generate a signal through surface contact through natural gripping, rather than physically pressing the FLS. In addition, a plurality of finger position and touch sensor 101 may be located in the computer control device 100, the hand of the plurality of finger position and the touch sensor 101 in some form the computer control device 100 You can detect whether you are holding.

The controller 103 comprehensively analyzes the grip information of the detected hand, and when the computer operating apparatus 100 is gripped, the state of the hand, that is, the size of a different hand for each person, the contact position of the finger according to the grip method, and the right hand Alternatively, regardless of the grip of the left hand, the wearing of gloves, and the like, detection information regarding the type and number of fingers located is generated.

The finger motion detection sensor 102 may generate a signal for detecting the motion of the finger by surface contact through natural gripping of the finger. Existing multi-touch has a drawback by using 1 to 5 fingers to implement various gestures, and has a disadvantage of large gesture operation and a large area of recognition pad, and it is difficult to implement various gestures and fingers on small screens such as smart phones. Covering this screen has the disadvantage of reducing readability, and was forced to operate by touching the device's touch pad or mouse. However, since the finger motion detection sensor 102 according to the embodiment of the present invention has a three-dimensional structure that converts a mode to a contact in a naturally held state with a hand, it is larger than a two-dimensional planar multi-touch pad and a mouse. There is no limitation of area, no screen obstruction by direct screen touch, and no space limitation to directly touch the touch pad of mouse or equipment.

The controller 103 selects an operation mode based on the sensing information regarding the type and the number of the located fingers. In addition, according to the operation mode receives the electrical signal from the finger motion detection sensor 102 and analyzes the gesture of the finger to generate the gesture information, and the selected operating mode and gesture information through the wireless transceiver 104, the smartphone, desktop Send to various host devices such as computers and laptop computers.

FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a type of a located finger and a number of located fingers based on signals generated by a plurality of FLSs according to an embodiment of the present invention, and operating modes according to a combination of the detected types and numbers of fingers; FIG. An exemplary block diagram of a configuration for selecting, analyzing a signal input through the FGS according to the operation mode to generate gesture information for a gesture, and wirelessly transmitting the operation mode and gesture information.

Referring to FIG. 2, the type of the located finger and the number of the located fingers are detected based on the signals generated by the plurality of finger positions and the touch detection sensors 101, and the combination of the type and the number of the detected fingers is determined. Accordingly select the operating mode. The operation mode includes, for example, a cursor mode, a drag mode, a page mode, a menu mode, and a custom mode. The cursor mode generally means a mode that can be manipulated to move the cursor on, for example, a computer monitor. The drag mode generally refers to a mode in which a specific portion (eg, a text portion, etc.) on the computer monitor can be dragged. The page mode generally means a mode that can switch pages viewed on a computer monitor, for example. The menu mode generally means a mode that can pop up a menu on a computer monitor, for example. The custom mode means, for example, a mode in which the computer operating apparatus according to the present invention selects a host to operate, and in the present invention, it is possible to implement such that the host can be selected in one stop.

When a mode is selected, the control unit 103 generates gesture information by recognizing and converting an electrical signal input through various finger gestures such as up, down, left, right, and rotation to the finger motion sensor 102 according to the mode. .

When a mode is selected and gesture information is generated, the selected mode and gesture information may be transmitted to the host through the wireless transceiver 104.

3 illustrates a shape of a computer operating apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3, the computer operating device 100 illustratively includes a first FLS 301a, a second FLS 301b, and an FGS 302. As an example, the first FLS 301a is disposed at the position where the index finger is located when the mouse is naturally grasped. Also, as an example, the second FLS 301b is disposed at the position where the middle finger is located when the mouse is naturally grasped. Also, as an example, the FGS 302 is positioned where the thumb is located. For simplicity, the computer operating device 100 is shown to include only the first FLS 301a, the second FLS 301b, and the FGS 302, although those skilled in the art will appreciate that the computer operating device 100 may include one or more FLSs. It will be readily understood that FGSs can be further included, and that the correspondence of FLSs and FGSs with a finger can vary widely.

The user places a finger corresponding to the first FLS 301a, the second FLS 301b, and the FGS 302 by lightly pressing the computer operating apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. An input signal to the controller is generated. According to one embodiment, the index finger is positioned on the first FLS 301a by gently pushing the computer control device 100 with one hand, and the middle finger is positioned on the second FLS 301b. Cursor mode is selected. When the cursor mode is selected, as the thumb is positioned in the FGS 302 and the thumb moves, the cursor moves according to the gesture of the finger. According to this exemplary embodiment, the cursor mode is executed by moving the mouse without clicking the mouse in one of the conventional computer operating apparatus, but in the present invention to implement an ergonomic computer operating apparatus that is convenient to carry with one hand In order to do this, the cursor mode is executed when the finger is positioned on all FLSs, unlike in this general mouse. According to this exemplary configuration, simply holding the computer operating device naturally with one hand can perform the most basic and most frequently used functions of the computer operating device. It becomes usable.

Further, according to one embodiment, the computer operating device 100 is held by one hand, and the middle finger is placed only on the second FLS 301b by, for example, releasing the index finger located on the first FLS 301a. For example, the drag mode is selected. After the drag mode is selected, the user places the thumb on the FGS 302 and moves the thumb to drag the desired text or part of the screen. According to this exemplary embodiment, in the mouse, one of the conventional computer operating devices, the drag mode is executed while clicking the mouse and moving the mouse, but in the present invention, to implement an ergonomic computer operating device which is convenient to carry with one hand. Unlike the general mouse, the user can grab the index finger lightly by holding the computer control device in one hand and perform drag mode. In addition, in the multi-touch pad, which is one of the conventional computer operating devices, in order to use the drag mode, one of the buttons provided under the touch pad has to be pressed and another finger must be placed on the touch pad. Although it was very inconvenient to operate and frequently caused malfunctions, it was required to operate with two hands. However, in the present invention, in order to implement an ergonomic computer operating device which is convenient to carry with one hand, computer operation is performed on one hand differently from such a general mouse. Drag mode can be performed by lightly spreading only the index finger while holding the device. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to use the computer operating device in the most convenient way for humans.

Further, according to one embodiment, the index finger is positioned only on the first FLS 301a by holding the computer operating device 100 in one hand and removing, for example, the middle finger located on the second FLS 301b. By doing so, for example, the page mode is selected. As the thumb is positioned and moved in the FGS 302 after the page mode is selected, various gestures that can be used in the page mode may be implemented. For example, as you place your thumb on the FGS 302 and move it to the left, you can switch to the previous window, and as you place your thumb on the FGS 302 and move it to the right, You can move the window to the next window. It is also possible to select a URL window by placing a thumb on the FGS 302 and moving it down, and to run a bookmark by placing and moving the thumb up on the FGS 302. According to this exemplary embodiment, in general, in the mouse, which is one of the conventional computer operating devices, the Internet window can be switched only by moving the cursor and then clicking the mouse. In order to implement the device, it is possible to perform the page mode by simply spreading the middle finger and moving the thumb while holding the computer control device in one hand differently from the conventional mouse. The computer operating device can be used. Further, according to this exemplary embodiment, in general, in the multi-touch pad, which is one of the conventional computer operating apparatuses, the Internet window can be switched only by moving the cursor with one hand and then double-clicking the touch pad. In order to implement an ergonomic computer control device that is convenient to carry with one hand, unlike the conventional multi-touch pad, the page mode can be changed by simply spreading the stop finger and moving the thumb while holding the computer control device in one hand. Being able to do so makes it possible to use the computer operating device in a way that is most convenient for humans.

Further, according to one embodiment, the menu operation can be executed by holding the computer operating device 100 in one hand and not placing the fingers on the first FLS 301a and the second FLS 301b. According to this exemplary embodiment, a mouse, which is generally one of the conventional computer operating devices, can pop up a menu mode by clicking a key located to the right of the mouse, but in the present invention, an ergonomic computer that is convenient to carry with one hand is present. In order to implement the operating device, it is possible to perform the menu mode by lightly spreading only the index finger and the middle finger while holding the computer operating device in one hand differently from the conventional mouse, so that the computer can be operated in the most convenient way for humans. The device becomes available. According to this exemplary embodiment, in general, in the multi-touch pad, which is one of the conventional computer operating apparatuses, the menu mode can be popped up by clicking a key located at the bottom right of the touch pad. In order to implement a convenient ergonomic computer control device, unlike a general multi-touch pad, the user can perform the menu mode by lightly spreading only the index finger and the middle finger while holding the computer control device in one hand. The computer operating device can be used in the most convenient way.

As such, the configuration of placing a finger on each of the FLSs and the FGS and corresponding modes thereof is merely an example, and those skilled in the art can easily derive various combinations of placing a finger on the FLSs and the FGS from the embodiments. It is clear that it is easy to derive various kinds of modes executed according to the above various combinations.

4A and 4B illustrate a state in which the computer operating device 100 is gripped with a right hand or a left hand, according to an exemplary embodiment.

As shown, the computer operating apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is designed such that the right hand, the left hand, or the thumb, the index finger and the middle finger are naturally positioned in the FLSs and the FGS.

In addition, it is easy for those skilled in the art to provide another FLS in place where the ring finger is located in FIGS. 3 and 4A and 4B to define and use more modes.

5 shows a shape of a computer operating device 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, the computer operating device 100 illustratively includes a first FLS 501a, a second FLS 501b, a third FLS 501c and an FGS 502. For example, the first FLS 501a is disposed at a position where the palm is located when the mouse is naturally held by the right hand. Also, as an example, the second FLS 501b is disposed at the position where the index finger is located when the mouse is naturally grasped. Also, as an example, the third FLS 501c is disposed at a position where the middle finger, the ring finger and the like are located when the mouse is naturally grasped. In addition, the FGS 502 is disposed where the thumb is located. For simplicity, the computer operating device 100 is shown to include only the first FLS 501a, the second FLS 501b, the third FLS 501c, and the FGS 502, but those skilled in the art will appreciate that the computer operating device 100 It will be readily appreciated that) may further include one or more FLSs and FGSs, and that the correspondence of the FLSs and FGSs with a finger may vary.

A user gently touches the first FLS 501a, the second FLS 501b, the third FLS 501c, and the FGS 502 by lightly holding the computer operating apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The corresponding part is positioned, thereby generating an input signal to the controller. According to one embodiment, the palm of the hand is positioned on the first FLS 501a by gently holding the computer operating device 100 with the right hand, the index finger is positioned on the second FLS 301b, and the third FLS 501c. At least one of the middle finger, the ring finger, or the little finger is positioned so that, for example, the cursor mode is selected. When the cursor mode is selected, as the thumb is positioned in the FGS 502 and the thumb is moved, the cursor moves according to the gesture of the finger. According to this exemplary embodiment, the cursor mode is executed by moving the mouse without clicking the mouse in one of the conventional computer operating apparatus, but in the present invention to implement an ergonomic computer operating apparatus that is convenient to carry with one hand In order to achieve this, the cursor mode is executed when the palm or the finger is positioned on all FLSs, unlike in this general mouse. According to this exemplary configuration, simply holding the computer operating device naturally with one hand can perform the most basic and most frequently used functions of the computer operating device. It becomes usable.

Further, according to one embodiment, by holding the computer operating device 100 with one hand and holding the index finger positioned in the second FLS 501b, for example, the middle finger and the ring finger are applied only to the third FLS 501c. Or by placing one or more of the little fingers, for example, a drag mode is selected. After the drag mode is selected, the user places the thumb on the FGS 502 and moves the thumb to drag the desired text or part of the screen. According to this exemplary embodiment, in the mouse, one of the conventional computer operating devices, the drag mode is executed while clicking the mouse and moving the mouse, but in the present invention, to implement an ergonomic computer operating device which is convenient to carry with one hand. Unlike the general mouse, the user can grab the index finger lightly by holding the computer control device in one hand and perform drag mode. In addition, in the multi-touch pad, which is one of the conventional computer operating devices, in order to use the drag mode, one of the buttons provided under the touch pad has to be pressed and another finger must be placed on the touch pad. Although it was very inconvenient to operate and frequently caused malfunctions, it was required to operate with two hands. However, in the present invention, in order to implement an ergonomic computer operating device which is convenient to carry with one hand, computer operation is performed on one hand differently from such a general mouse. Drag mode can be performed by lightly spreading only the index finger while holding the device. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to use the computer operating device in the most convenient way for humans.

Further, according to one embodiment, for example, by holding the computer operating device 100 in one hand, placing no fingers in the third FLS 501c and placing the index finger only in the second FLS 501b. , Page mode is selected. As the thumb is positioned and moved in the FGS 502 after the page mode is selected, various gestures that can be used in the page mode may be implemented. For example, as you place your thumb on the FGS 502 and move it to the left, you can switch the Internet window to the previous window, and as you place your thumb on the FGS 502 and move it to the right, the Internet You can move the window to the next window. It is also possible to select a URL window by placing a thumb on the FGS 502 and moving it down, and to run a bookmark by placing and moving the thumb up on the FGS 502. According to this exemplary embodiment, in general, in the mouse, which is one of the conventional computer operating apparatuses, the Internet window can be switched only by moving the cursor and then clicking the mouse. However, in the present invention, an ergonomic computer operation that is convenient to carry with one hand is performed. In order to implement the device, it is possible to perform the page mode simply by lightly spreading only the finger positioned on the third FLS 501c and moving the thumb while holding the computer operating device in one hand unlike the conventional mouse. In this way, the computer operating device can be used in the most convenient way for human beings. Further, according to this exemplary embodiment, in general, in the multi-touch pad, which is one of the conventional computer operating apparatuses, the Internet window can be switched only by moving the cursor with one hand and then double-clicking the touch pad. In order to implement an ergonomic computer control device that is convenient to carry with one hand, unlike a conventional multi-touch pad, only a finger that is located on the third FLS 501c while holding the computer control device in one hand is slightly extended and the thumb Since it is possible to perform the page mode simply by moving the, it is possible to use the computer operating device in the most convenient way for humans.

Further, according to one embodiment, the menu operation can be executed by holding the computer operating device 100 in one hand and not placing a finger on the second FLS 501b and the third FLS 501c. According to this exemplary embodiment, a mouse, which is generally one of the conventional computer operating devices, can pop up a menu mode by clicking a key located to the right of the mouse, but in the present invention, an ergonomic computer that is convenient to carry with one hand In order to implement the operating device, the menu mode is performed by lightly spreading only the fingers located in the second FLS 501b and the third FLS 501c while holding the computer operating device in one hand, unlike the conventional mouse. This makes it possible to use the computer operating device in a way that is most convenient for humans. According to this exemplary embodiment, in general, in the multi-touch pad, which is one of the conventional computer operating apparatuses, the menu mode can be popped up by clicking a key located at the bottom right of the touch pad. In order to implement a convenient ergonomic computer control device, only the fingers placed on the second FLS 501b and the third FLS 501c with the computer control device held in one hand are different from those of the general multi-touch pad. By opening the menu mode, it is possible to use the computer operating device in the most convenient way for humans.

As such, the configuration of placing a finger on each of the FLSs and the FGS and corresponding modes thereof is merely an example, and those skilled in the art can easily derive various combinations of placing a finger on the FLSs and the FGS from the embodiments. It is clear that it is easy to derive various kinds of modes executed according to the above various combinations.

In addition, below, the case where the computer operating apparatus of this invention shown in FIG. 5 is gripped with a left hand is demonstrated.

The user gently touches the first FLS 501a, the second FLS 501b, the third FLS 501c and the FGS 502 by lightly holding the computer operating device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The corresponding part is positioned, thereby generating an input signal to the controller. According to one embodiment, the palm of the hand is positioned in the third FLS 501c by gently gripping the computer control device 100 with the left hand, the index finger is positioned in the second FLS 301b, and the first FLS 501a. At least one of the middle finger, the ring finger, or the little finger is positioned so that, for example, the cursor mode is selected. When the cursor mode is selected, as the thumb is positioned in the FGS 502 and the thumb is moved, the cursor moves according to the gesture of the finger. According to this exemplary embodiment, the cursor mode is executed by moving the mouse without clicking the mouse in one of the conventional computer operating apparatus, but in the present invention to implement an ergonomic computer operating apparatus that is convenient to carry with one hand In order to achieve this, the cursor mode is executed when the palm or the finger is positioned on all FLSs, unlike in this general mouse. According to this exemplary configuration, simply holding the computer operating device naturally with one hand can perform the most basic and most frequently used functions of the computer operating device. It becomes usable.

Further, according to one embodiment, by holding the computer operating device 100 with one hand and holding the index finger positioned in the second FLS 501b, for example, the middle finger and the ring finger are applied only to the first FLS 501a. Or by placing one or more of the little fingers, for example, a drag mode is selected. After the drag mode is selected, the user places the thumb on the FGS 502 and moves the thumb to drag the desired text or part of the screen. According to this exemplary embodiment, in the mouse, one of the conventional computer operating devices, the drag mode is executed while clicking the mouse and moving the mouse, but in the present invention, to implement an ergonomic computer operating device which is convenient to carry with one hand. Unlike the general mouse, the user can grab the index finger lightly by holding the computer control device in one hand and perform drag mode. In addition, in the multi-touch pad, which is one of the conventional computer operating devices, in order to use the drag mode, one of the buttons provided under the touch pad has to be pressed and another finger must be placed on the touch pad. Although it was very inconvenient to operate and frequently caused malfunctions, it was required to operate with two hands. However, in the present invention, in order to implement an ergonomic computer operating device which is convenient to carry with one hand, computer operation is performed on one hand differently from such a general mouse. Drag mode can be performed by lightly spreading only the index finger while holding the device. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to use the computer operating device in the most convenient way for humans.

Further, according to one embodiment, for example, by holding the computer operating device 100 in one hand, not placing any finger on the first FLS 501a, and placing the index finger only on the second FLS 501b. , Page mode is selected. As the thumb is positioned and moved in the FGS 502 after the page mode is selected, various gestures that can be used in the page mode may be implemented. For example, as you place your thumb on the FGS 502 and move it to the left, you can switch the Internet window to the previous window, and as you place your thumb on the FGS 502 and move it to the right, the Internet You can move the window to the next window. It is also possible to select a URL window by placing a thumb on the FGS 502 and moving it down, and to run a bookmark by placing and moving the thumb up on the FGS 502. According to this exemplary embodiment, in general, in the mouse, which is one of the conventional computer operating apparatuses, the Internet window can be switched only by moving the cursor and then clicking the mouse. However, in the present invention, an ergonomic computer operation that is convenient to carry with one hand is performed. In order to implement the device, it is possible to perform the page mode by simply lightly releasing only the finger located on the first FLS 501a and moving the thumb while holding the computer operating device in one hand unlike the conventional mouse. In this way, the computer operating device can be used in the most convenient way for human beings. Further, according to this exemplary embodiment, in general, in the multi-touch pad, which is one of the conventional computer operating apparatuses, the Internet window can be switched only by moving the cursor with one hand and then double-clicking the touch pad. In order to implement an ergonomic computer control device that is convenient to carry with one hand, unlike the conventional multi-touch pad, only a finger that is positioned on the first FLS 501a while holding the computer control device in one hand is slightly lightened and the thumb Since it is possible to perform the page mode simply by moving the, it is possible to use the computer operating device in the most convenient way for humans.

Further, according to one embodiment, the menu operation can be executed by holding the computer operating device 100 in one hand and not placing a finger on the second FLS 501b and the first FLS 501a. According to this exemplary embodiment, a mouse, which is generally one of the conventional computer operating devices, can pop up a menu mode by clicking a key located to the right of the mouse, but in the present invention, an ergonomic computer that is convenient to carry with one hand is present. In order to implement the operating device, the menu mode is performed by lightly spreading only the fingers positioned on the second FLS 501b and the first FLS 501a while holding the computer operating device in one hand, unlike the conventional mouse. This makes it possible to use the computer operating device in a way that is most convenient for humans. According to this exemplary embodiment, in general, in the multi-touch pad, which is one of the conventional computer operating apparatuses, the menu mode can be popped up by clicking a key located at the bottom right of the touch pad. In order to implement a convenient ergonomic computer control device, only fingers located on the second FLS 501b and the first FLS 501a with the computer control device held in one hand are different from those of the general multi-touch pad. By opening the menu mode, it is possible to use the computer operating device in the most convenient way for humans.

6A and 6B illustrate a state in which the computer operating apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is gripped with a right hand.

7 is a structural diagram of a computer operating apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 7, the computer operating apparatus includes a plurality of FLSs. Because it includes a plurality of FLS, the user can use the computer operating device regardless of various hand conditions, that is, the size of each hand, the contact position of the finger according to the holding method, the grip of the right or left hand, and the wearing of gloves. In operation, the signals contacting the plurality of FLSs may be calculated to detect the type and the number of fingers located in the plurality of FLSs.

According to this embodiment, the maximum number of fingers that can be located in the plurality of FLS is four, since the type of each finger can be detected, the operation mode that can be defined by combining the number and type of fingers located Is up to 24.

For example, if it is determined that all four fingers are located in the plurality of FLSs, it can be defined as selecting a cursor mode. If it is determined that all three fingers except the index finger are located, it is defined as selecting a drag mode. If it is determined that all three fingers except the middle finger are located, it can be defined as selecting the page mode. If it is determined that all three fingers except the ring finger are located, it can be defined as selecting the menu mode. If it is determined that all three fingers except the little finger are located, it can be defined as selecting a custom mode. In addition, according to an embodiment, when it is determined that two fingers except for the ring finger and the little finger are positioned, the zoom mode may be defined as selecting the zoom mode, wherein the zoom mode uses two fingers on the multi-touch pad to enlarge the screen. It means to reduce the mode. The selection of the operation mode according to the number and type of the fingers is only an example and is not limited thereto.

As described above, when the selected operation mode is defined, gesture information is generated according to the operation of a finger input to the FGS, and the host device may be operated by wirelessly transmitting the selected operation mode and gesture information to the host device.

In addition, referring to FIG. 7, the controller 103 may be a CPU, a processor, or the like. In addition, the power supply 105 may use a Li-Polymer battery. In addition, the computer operating apparatus according to the present invention may include a USB connector.

According to the above-described configuration, the present invention can implement an ergonomic and compact computer operating device by placing the FLSs and the FGS in a light gripping portion with one hand. In addition, according to the present invention, the touch of the FLS and the FGS and the navigation through the FGS is possible only by the light gripping operation, the hand is comfortable and there is no harm to the human body even for a long time use. In addition, according to the present invention, a mouse can be conveniently used even in a wide variety of postures (for example, a posture of holding a mouse in a pocket in the winter).

In addition, according to the above-described configuration, it is possible to operate with one hand, no operation of pressing a physical button is required, and the hand is recognized by recognizing the mode only by surface contact through natural gripping. In addition, the present invention can be recognized regardless of the state of the hand, that is, the size of the hand different from person to person, the contact position of the finger according to the gripping method, the grip of the right or left hand, the wearing of the glove, and the like. In addition, the conventional multi-touch pad enters the drag mode by touching the touch pad twice. In some cases, one touch may be recognized twice or the second touch may not be properly recognized. In mode selection, since the combination is made of FLS, there is no malfunction. In addition, in the conventional multi-touch pad, there are disadvantages in that the gesture is large and the area of the recognition pad is large by using 1 to 5 fingers to implement various gestures. Difficult and difficult to read by covering the screen with a finger, and was forced to operate by touching the touch pad or mouse of the equipment, but this product is a two-dimensional structure with a three-dimensional structure that changes the mode by hand and natural contact Flat multi-touch of the mouse, there is no size or area constraints compared to the mouse, screen screen by direct screen touch, etc., there is no limitation of the space that must touch the mouse or the touch of the device directly.

In one or more exemplary implementations, the functions presented herein may be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. When implemented in software, the functions may be stored on or transmitted via one or more instructions or code on a computer readable medium. Computer-readable media includes computer storage media and communication media including any medium for facilitating the transfer of a computer program from one place to another. The storage medium may be a general purpose computer or any available medium that can be accessed by a special computer. By way of example, and not limitation, such computer-readable media can comprise any form of computer readable medium, such as RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage media, magnetic disk storage media or other magnetic storage devices, And may include, but is not limited to, a general purpose computer, a special purpose computer, a general purpose processor, or any other medium that can be accessed by a particular processor. In addition, any connection means may be considered as a computer-readable medium. For example, if the software is transmitted from a web site, server, or other remote source over wireless technologies such as coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL), or infrared radio, and microwave, Wireless technologies such as cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or infrared radio, and microwave may be included within the definition of such medium. The discs and discs used here include compact discs (CDs), laser discs, optical discs, DVDs, floppy discs, and Blu-ray discs where disc plays the data magnetically, As shown in FIG. The combinations may also be included within the scope of computer readable media.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the various exemplary logical blocks, modules, circuits, and algorithm steps described above may be implemented as electronic hardware, computer software, or combinations thereof. In order to clarify the interchangeability of hardware and software, various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps have been described in terms of their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends upon the particular application and design constraints imposed on the overall system. Skilled artisans may implement these functions in varying ways for each particular application, but such implementation decisions are not necessarily outside the scope of the invention.

The various illustrative logical blocks, modules, and circuits described herein may be implemented or performed with a general purpose processor; Digital signal processor, DSP; Application specific integrated circuits, ASICs; Field programmable gate array, FPGA; Or other programmable logic device; Discrete gate or transistor logic; Discrete hardware components; Or a combination of those designed to implement these functions. A general purpose processor may be a microprocessor; In an alternative embodiment, such a processor may be an existing processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. A processor may be implemented as a combination of computing devices, such as, for example, a DSP and a microprocessor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or a combination of such configurations.

The steps and algorithms of the methods described above may be embodied directly in hardware, in a software module executed by a processor, or in a combination of the two. The software modules include random access memory (RAM); Flash memory; A read only memory (ROM); An electrically programmable ROM (EPROM); Electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM); register; Hard disk; Portable disk; Compact disk ROM (CD-ROM); Or in any form of known storage media. An exemplary storage medium is coupled to the processor such that the processor reads information from, and writes information to, the storage medium. In the alternative, the storage medium may be integral to the processor. Such processors and storage media may be located in an ASIC. The ASIC may be located at the user terminal. In the alternative, the processor and the storage medium may reside as discrete components in a user terminal.

The description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein.

Claims (4)

A device for operating a computer with one hand,
A plurality of finger location and contact detection sensors (FLSs);
Finger gesture sensors (FGS);
A control unit; And
Wireless transceiver
Including,
The controller may detect the type of the located fingers and the number of the located fingers based on the signals generated by the plurality of FLSs.
The operation mode is selected according to the combination of the type and the number of the detected fingers,
Analyzes a signal input through the FGS according to the operation mode to generate gesture information on a gesture,
The wireless transceiver is a device for operating a computer with one hand to wirelessly transmit the operation mode and gesture information. The method of claim 1,
And the plurality of FLSs and FGS are capacitive or optical. 3. The method according to claim 1 or 2,
The operating mode includes a cursor mode, a drag mode, a page mode, a menu mode, and a custom mode. The method according to claim 1 or 2
An apparatus for operating a computer with one hand, based on the sensed information, generating information about a finger's position, contact area, or hand holding method.

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