KR20150049661A - Apparatus and method for processing input information of touchpad - Google Patents

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KR20150049661A
KR20150049661A KR1020130130485A KR20130130485A KR20150049661A KR 20150049661 A KR20150049661 A KR 20150049661A KR 1020130130485 A KR1020130130485 A KR 1020130130485A KR 20130130485 A KR20130130485 A KR 20130130485A KR 20150049661 A KR20150049661 A KR 20150049661A
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Abstract

A touch pad input information processing method is disclosed.
A method of processing a touch pad input information according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes:
A touch pad input information processing method of an information processing apparatus including a touch pad, a display screen distinct from the touch pad, and a control device for receiving a signal of the touch pad and controlling information processing,
Generating a first screen control signal so that the control device judges a finger touch signal of the user from the first touch signal inputted from the touch pad and displays a circle representing a finger touch portion and a virtual hand on the display screen ;
Determining whether a circle representing a finger-touching portion is moved from a second movement touch signal inputted from the touch pad to a specific object;
When the control unit determines that the circle indicating the finger touch portion is moved and is located on a specific object, the control unit displays the first, second, and third touch points on the display screen in the vicinity of which the user can touch with the thumb finger, Generating a second screen control signal such that a circular menu display is displayed;
Judging a menu selected from among the first and second round menu displays from the third touch signal input from the touch pad;
Generating an operation control signal such that the controller performs a function corresponding to the selected menu; And a control unit.

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TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a touch-pad input information processing apparatus and method,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a touch pad input information processing apparatus and method for inputting information to a touch pad using a touch operation.

A keyboard, a mouse, a touch pad, and a touch screen device are used as an interface means for a user to input a command in an information processing apparatus having an arithmetic processing capability.

Generally, in the case of a touch pad input processing technique, a single touch input is recognized, and a cursor is moved using the single touch input to perform a menu selection operation. However, when the cursor is not used, input processing using the touch pad becomes difficult. In addition, in the case of the conventional touch pad input processing technique, input processing using multiple fingers or both hands may be difficult without consideration of multi-touch.

Another method is an input method using a touchscreen. In this method, the menu displayed on the screen is selected and executed by touching with a finger or a stylus, so that it is possible to directly select a menu on the screen, thereby providing user accessibility and convenience. On the other hand, however, it is difficult to concentrate attention on a TV or a telescreen because the user must always keep an eye on the touch screen.

In addition, since the touch screen requires both a display screen and a touch sensor, the price is higher than that of the touch pad.

As an alternative, there is a need for an inexpensive touch pad technology capable of variously performing object selection, operation, and menu selection on a screen by using a low-cost touch pad without a screen without a user's eyes.

As a background art of the present invention, a multi-touch input control system using a cursor in Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1117481 (Feb.

Korean Patent No. 10-1117481

An object of the present invention is to provide a touch sensing device capable of generating an input signal by using a touch operation of a plurality of fingers on a touch pad having no screen to easily select and process an operation function such as object selection, A pad input information processing apparatus and method are provided.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of processing a touch pad input information of an information processing apparatus including a touch pad, a display screen distinct from the touch pad, and a control device for receiving a signal of the touch pad and controlling information processing , The controller determines a user's finger touch signal from the first touch signal input from the touch pad and generates a first screen control signal so that a circle representing the finger touch portion and a virtual hand are displayed on the display screen step; Determining whether a circle representing a finger-touching portion is moved from a second movement touch signal inputted from the touch pad to a specific object; When the control unit determines that the circle indicating the finger touch portion is moved and is located on a specific object, the control unit displays the first, second, and third touch points on the display screen in the vicinity of which the user can touch with the thumb finger, Generating a second screen control signal such that a circular menu display is displayed; Judging a menu selected from among the first and second round menu displays from the third touch signal input from the touch pad; Generating an operation control signal such that the controller performs a function corresponding to the selected menu; The touch pad input information processing method of the present invention includes the steps of:

According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to select an object on the screen using only a touch pad without using a cursor by various touch operations by a plurality of fingers.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an inexpensive touch pad without a screen can be used to allow a user to perform object selection, operation, and menu selection on the screen without taking an eye on the screen.

1 shows a block diagram of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 shows a block diagram of a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 3 to 6 illustrate multi-touch steps according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a control procedure for a multi-touch pattern of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 and 9 show a menu selection screen using a touch pad according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of selecting a menu using a touch pad according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG.
11 to 13 show a menu selection screen using a touch pad according to another embodiment of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention is capable of various modifications and various embodiments, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments, but includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

The terminology used in this application is used only to describe a specific embodiment and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, the term "includes" Or "having" are intended to designate the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Elements, parts, or combinations thereof without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

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

1 is a block diagram of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The information processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a signal input device 10, a display screen 30 separated from the touch pad, and a control device 20.

The information processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a personal computer, a set-top box, an in-car computer, a portable terminal, a TV, a notebook, and a cellular phone.

The signal input apparatus 10 can be connected to the information processing apparatus 1 or can be connected to the information clearing apparatus 1 by wire or wirelessly by a separate remote control apparatus. The signal input apparatus 10 may include a touch pad 11 for sensing a touch of a user's finger and generating a signal, and a plurality of buttons 12 for a menu function. The screen, the control device, and the remote controller can communicate with each other by wire or wireless.

The display screen 30 may be a display device such as a TV or a computer screen, a display inside a car, or a display of a telescreen device. The display screen 30 receives a screen output signal from the control device 20 and displays the screen output signal on the screen.

The control device 20 is a device for receiving a signal from the signal input device 10 and outputting the signal to the display screen 30 and can be separated from the display screen 30 or integrated with the display screen 30 have.

When the user presses the button 12 of the signal input device 10 or touches the finger of the touch pad 11, an input signal is generated, and the input signal information is transmitted to the control device 20. [

The control device 20 performs the determination operation according to a predetermined process of the input signal information transmitted from the signal input device 10 and transmits the screen output signal to the display screen 30.

2 is a block diagram of a control apparatus among information processing apparatuses according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2, the control device 20 includes an input receiving unit 21, a display output unit 22, a central processing unit 23, and a storage unit 24.

The input receiving unit 21 receives the touch input of the touch pad 11 and the button input of the button 12 and transmits the input to the central processing unit 23. The central processing unit 23 processes the button input and the touch input, and sends the updated screen information to the display output unit 22. The central processing unit 23 uses the storage unit 24 to store the motion record of the touch portion.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the touch pad area and the screen area correspond to each other in absolute coordinates. That is, the touch pad area corresponding to a specific portion of the display screen is always set to exist.

In the conventional touch screen, it is possible to know what image is displayed on the touch portion. However, if the cursor is not displayed on the screen, it is difficult to know until the touch portion is displayed on the screen. Therefore, it is difficult for the touch pad to select an object on the screen with one touch as in the touch screen.

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FIGS. 3 to 6 illustrate steps of a multi-touch step according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 illustrates a control flowchart of a multi-touch pattern of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates a touch sensing step of the multi-touch pattern of the present invention.

3 and 7, when the user touches the finger with the touch pad 11, the touch pad 11 senses the finger and transmits a primary touch detection signal to the control device 20. FIG.

In step 201, the controller 20 determines whether the input signal is the primary touch detection signal.

In step 202, the control device 20 displays a circle 111 and a virtual hand 100 indicating a finger touch part on the display screen 30 according to the determination result of the primary touch detection signal, And transmits the control signal to the display screen (30).

The display device 30 receives the first screen control signal and displays a circle 111 and a virtual hand 100 indicating a finger touch portion on the screen.

Referring to FIG. 3, in step 202, when a user touches the touch pad 11, a circle 111 indicating a finger touch part and a virtual hand 100 are displayed on the display screen 30 do.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the user can adjust the color, transparency, and the like of the circle 111 representing the finger touch portion. In addition, the virtual hand 100 appearing on the display screen 30 can be displayed or not displayed according to the setting, and the color, transparency and the like can be adjusted through setting.

The object used in the present invention means an object to be clicked and dragged on the screen by the user. For example, a menu that can be selected, and may be a sentence to be selected on the screen.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a click and a drag of an object displayed on a screen can be processed using a multi-touch, and a user selects an object with one finger and selects and processes an action with another finger.

Referring to FIG. 3, when the user selects one of the object 1 and the object 2 and clicks or drags the object, if the user touches any part of the touch pad 11 with the index finger, At the same time, a circle 111 representing a finger touch portion appears on the screen.

FIG. 4 illustrates a menu display step in a multi-touch pattern according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 and 7, when the user moves the touch portion of the forefinger using the touch pad 11 while viewing the screen and moves the touch portion of the forefinger over the object 2, the touch pad 11 performs the second movement and detection And transmits the signal to the control device 20.

In step 203, the controller 20 determines whether the finger touch portion is in the object 2, which is a specific object, from the secondary movement and detection signal.

As a result of the determination in step 203, if it is determined that the finger touch portion is located in the object 2, which is a specific object of the user, the controller 20 displays a 'touch to drag' To the display screen 30, a second screen control signal for displaying a 'touch to round' menu 131 in the vicinity of the touchable finger.

Step 205 is a menu selection step.

In step 205, the control device 20 receives the third touch sensing signal from the touch pad 11, and determines whether a specific operation selection item is selected on the screen by touching another finger.

If it is determined in step 205 that the other finger is touched by the third touch detection signal and a specific operation selection item is selected on the screen, the control device 20 generates a control signal to perform an operation on the corresponding menu in step 206 .

5 and 6 illustrate a menu selection step of a multi-touch pattern according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, in order to perform a click operation, the user touches the touch pad 11 and selects a 'touch to circle' menu 131 on the screen.

Referring to FIG. 6, in order to perform a drag operation, a user touches the touch pad 11 of the user's thumb to select the 'touch to circle' menu 132 on the screen, Move the finger to move it.

The multi-touch pattern processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention can be used for inputting an on-screen keyboard.

The description of one embodiment of the present invention describes input methods using one hand. This is only one embodiment and can be applied to both hands when necessary.

8 and 9 show a menu selection screen using a touch pad according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of selecting a menu using a touch pad according to another embodiment of the present invention. Respectively.

When the user touches the finger with the touch pad 11, the touch pad 11 detects the touch and transmits a primary touch detection signal to the control device 20. [

In step 301, the controller 20 determines whether the input signal is the primary touch detection signal.

In step 302, the controller 20 displays a circle 111 and a virtual hand 100 on the display screen 30 according to the determination result of the primary touch detection signal, And transmits the control signal to the display screen (30).

The display device 30 receives the first screen control signal and displays a circle 111 and a virtual hand 100 indicating a finger touch portion on the screen.

In step 303, the controller 20 determines whether the primary touch sensing signal is maintained in the touch state for a predetermined time.

In step 304, when it is determined that the primary touch detection signal maintains the touch state for a predetermined time, the control device 20 displays a third screen control signal on the display screen so that a menu screen is displayed around the finger touch on the screen, (30).

In step 305, the control device 20 determines whether a finger is moved on the touch pad 11 to select a specific menu item from the third touch signal transmitted from the touch pad 11. [

In step 306, when it is determined that the finger is moved on the touch pad 11 from the third touch signal transmitted from the touch pad 11 to select a specific menu item, the control device 20 performs control Signal.

Referring to FIG. 8, in step 304, when it is determined that the user keeps the fingers on the touch pad for a predetermined period of time or longer, the controller 20 displays on the display screen 30 a circle The third screen control signal is generated so that the circular menu is displayed, and the display screen 30 displays the third screen control signal.

FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a circular menu according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, in step 304, a menu 151, a contrast adjustment, a brightness adjustment, a volume adjustment, a channel change, an external input, a VOD, and the Internet are selected and controlled around a circle 151 representing a finger- A circular menu screen is displayed.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the circular menu does not appear in all of the finger touch portions but can appear only in a few finger touch portions. The number, position, and shape of the circular menus displayed per finger touch may be different depending on the movement characteristics of the finger.

For example, considering the natural movement of the finger, the menu may appear in the upper left and lower right diagonal directions of the thumb in the case of the thumb, and the menu may appear above and below the touch in the case of the index finger. Each circular menu can be selected by moving the finger and bringing the touch to the menu.

In addition, when it is necessary to select a plurality of menu layers, a sequence can be assigned to each finger so as to be sequentially selected.

11 to 13 show a menu selection screen using a touch pad according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 illustrates a first touch step on a menu selection screen using a touch pad according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, when the user touches the touch pad with the thumb and forefinger in the first touch step, a one-layer menu appears around the thumb touch.

For example, the one-layer menu may be composed of menus such as 'volume control', 'menu', and 'channel change'. In the first touch step, the circular menu of the other finger touch portion may be blurred (191) as shown in FIG. 11, or may not be displayed or displayed transparently.

Figs. 12 and 13 show the first and second selection steps on the menu selection screen of Fig.

Referring to FIG. 12, after the first touch step, when the user selects the 'change channel' by moving the thumb in the first selection step, the 2-layer circular menu in the vicinity of the forefinger touch moves to ' - '.

Referring to FIG. 13, in the second selection step, the user can select 'channel +' by moving his / her index finger. When the user selects 'channel +' to move the channel to the up channel .

In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the menu layer has been described as two, but it is possible to select a five-layer menu when one hand is used and a ten-layer menu when two hands are used.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when only a part of the fingers such as the thumb, the forefinger, the thumb finger, the thumb, and the index finger are used and the last finger (for example, Such as a thumb, for example).

In the conventional multi-touch touch screen technology, since a screen is provided on the touch screen, it is necessary to place a gaze on the touch screen. However, according to the embodiment of the present invention, a low- There is an effect that various operations such as object selection, clicking and dragging can be selected while watching TV and telescreen screen without moving the gaze to the touch pad.

The foregoing description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments.

The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope of equivalents should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

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A touch pad input information processing method of an information processing apparatus including a touch pad, a display screen distinct from the touch pad, and a control device for receiving a signal of the touch pad and controlling information processing,
Generating a first screen control signal so that the control device judges a finger touch signal of the user from the first touch signal inputted from the touch pad and displays a circle representing a finger touch portion and a virtual hand on the display screen ;
Determining whether a circle representing a finger-touching portion is moved from a second movement touch signal inputted from the touch pad to a specific object;
When the control unit determines that the circle indicating the finger touch portion is moved and is located on a specific object, the control unit displays the first, second, and third touch points on the display screen in the vicinity of which the user can touch with the thumb finger, Generating a second screen control signal such that a circular menu display is displayed;
Judging a menu selected from among the first and second round menu displays from the third touch signal input from the touch pad;
Generating an operation control signal such that the controller performs a function corresponding to the selected menu; The touchpad input information processing method according to claim 1,
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