KR20230083933A - Input device using macro keypad - Google Patents

Abstract

An input device using a macro keypad according to the present invention comprises: a macro key input unit (20) including one or more execution keys (21) arranged and a display module (22) for externally displaying a state executed by manipulating the execution keys (21); and a connection unit (40) which transmits the signal of the execution key (21) to the computer (10), in the computer (10) including a software execution unit (30) which receives a signal and executes a program according to the signal, and wherein the software execution unit (30) is characterized in that it outputs the corresponding macro operation value of the slot selected according to the designation of the slot selected by the execution key (21) of the macro key input unit (20). Accordingly, the present invention allows the key string or specific work procedure to be executed by simply pressing once the shortcut key which registers the key string or specific work procedure frequently used in any application program.

Description

Input device using macro keypad {INPUT DEVICE USING MACRO KEYPAD}

The present invention relates to an input device using a macro keypad, and more particularly, to setting a macro execution key to perform a frequently used key sequence or a specific function in a computer, smartphone, or tablet PC, and inputting the macro execution key. The present invention relates to an input device using a macro keypad capable of enabling software to execute a corresponding function according to a value previously set by a user on a computer, smartphone or tablet PC, and confirming a corresponding macro execution key executed through a display module. .

[0002] A computer widely used in general uses a keyboard and a mouse as data input devices for receiving data from a user.

A keyboard is an input means that allows a user to execute various tasks using a computer by transmitting a predetermined key value corresponding to a Korean or English key stroke pressed by a user to a computer.

A mouse is an input means that allows a user to click a specific location of a monitor device connected to a computer according to the development of a graphical user interface (GUI), thereby performing an operation corresponding to a clicked icon.

For example, work using a computer or a portable terminal (smartphone) is utilized in various fields such as document preparation, Internet search, formula calculation, and games.

In a task using a computer or a smartphone, the same task is often performed repeatedly.

For example, in tasks such as games, there are many cases in which simple tasks such as movement of game characters and specific tasks using characters are repeatedly performed.

In addition, there are many cases in which it is necessary to perform tasks such as inputting the same sentence or word or repeatedly using the same formula to create and save a file in document preparation or formula calculation.

In order to conveniently use these simple repetitive tasks, computer programs provide a function called a macro.

However, in the related art, there was a problem in that a specific application program such as a Hangul word processor was executed only when a macro function was supported by manipulating a predetermined key sequence of a keyboard connected to a computer.

Domestic Publication Patent No. 10-2002-0007764 (published on January 29, 2002)

The present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and in any application program other than a specific application program, if you press a key sequence frequently used or a shortcut key (macro execution key) registered with a specific work procedure once, the corresponding key sequence or It is to provide an input device using a macro keypad so that the corresponding work procedure can be reproduced.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an input device using a macro keypad that can improve work efficiency as well as increase the convenience of computer or smartphone users.

An input device using a macro keypad according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object is a computer including a software execution unit 30 for receiving a signal and executing a program execution operation according to the signal ( 10), the macro key input unit 20 including one or more arrayed execution keys 21 and a display module 22 for externally displaying a state executed by manipulating the execution keys 21 ; and a connection unit 40 that transmits the signal of the execution key 21 to the computer 10, and the software execution unit 30 is connected to the execution key 21 of the macro key input unit 20. According to the designation of the slot selected by , the corresponding macro operation value of the designated slot is output.

In addition, the computer 10 may include any one of a smart phone, a tablet PC, and a personal computer.

Also, the execution key 21 may be a tact switch, a rotary switch, a toggle switch, a true bypass switch, a mechanical keyboard switch, or a joystick.

Also, the execution key 21 may be arranged in the slot recognized by the software execution unit 30 on the circuit board 24 provided inside the housing 23 of the macro key input unit 20 .

In addition, the circuit board 24 includes one or more slots, and each slot is connected to the execution key 21 to generate a signal when the execution key 21 is operated. An input unit, the display module ( 22), and a power supply unit supplying power to the display module 22.

In addition, a cover key 26 is detachably assembled in the empty slot of the circuit board 24 to protect the exposure of the holes 25 of the slot.

Also, the execution key 21 may be simultaneously connected to two or more slots.

In addition, on the outside of the housing 23, a power button 27 of the macro key input unit 20, a Bluetooth switching button 28 capable of connecting the macro key input unit 20 and the computer 10, and a multi Any one or more of a pairing mode conversion button and a USB connection port may be provided.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, by simply pressing a shortcut key (macro execution key) in which a frequently used key sequence or a specific operation procedure is registered in any application program other than a specific application program, the corresponding key sequence or corresponding operation procedure can be executed. .

Through this, for example, there is an effect of greatly improving work efficiency as well as increasing the convenience of a user of a computer, tablet PC, or smart phone.

In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, configurations such as key arrangement, number of slots, switch shape, housing material, etc. can be freely designed to improve convenience and work efficiency in accordance with various fields of use such as office work, music, and assistance to the disabled. There is an effect that can be increased.

1 is a block diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a plan view showing the configuration of a macro key input unit according to the present invention.
3 is a plan view showing the configuration of a circuit board of a key input unit according to the present invention.
4 illustrates a macro setting process such as designating slots and outputs and operating values in software for controlling a computer 10, a laptop computer, a tablet PC, or a smart phone, as an example.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them, will become clear with reference to the detailed description of the following embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and can be implemented in various different forms, only these embodiments are intended to complete the disclosure of the present invention, and are common in the art to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to fully inform the knowledgeable person of the scope of the invention, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

Also, terms used in this specification are for describing the embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

In this specification, singular forms also include plural forms unless specifically stated otherwise in a phrase. As used herein, "comprises" and/or "comprising" does not exclude the presence or addition of other components than the recited components.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in this specification may be used in a meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs.

Hereinafter, in order to explain the present invention in more detail, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 4 illustrate the configuration and execution process of an input device using a macro keypad according to an embodiment of the present invention as an example.

An input device using a macro keypad according to an embodiment of the present invention includes one or more in a computer 10 including a software execution unit 30 that receives a signal and executes a program according to the corresponding signal. A macro key input unit 20 including an arranged execution key 21 and a display module 22 for externally displaying a state executed by manipulating the execution key 21, and the execution key 21 It includes a connection unit 40 that transmits the signal to the computer 10, and the software execution unit 30 executes the corresponding macro of the designated slot according to the designation of the slot selected by the execution key 21 of the macro key input unit 20. By outputting operating values, if you press a key sequence (macro execution key) that is frequently used in any application program other than a specific application program or a shortcut key (macro execution key) registered with a specific operation procedure, the corresponding key sequence or operation procedure can be executed. The main point is to greatly improve the user convenience and work efficiency of (10).

First, as shown in the drawing, the macro key input unit 20 performing the macro function of the present invention is connected to the keyboard 11 and the mouse 12 through a USB port connected by wire to a typical computer 10 main body. It can be connected, and it can be connected wirelessly via Bluetooth.

At this time, the computer 10 may include, but is not limited to, a smart phone, a tablet PC, etc. in addition to a normal personal computer (PC), and may include all of various portable terminals, and the inside of the computer 10 It may include a software execution unit 30 that executes a program execution operation according to a corresponding signal by input of a signal or the like. At this time, the software execution unit 30 is preferably configured integrally within the computer 10, but is not limited thereto, and may be separately configured as a separate device.

The software execution unit 30 outputs and executes the corresponding macro operation value of the designated slot according to the designation of the slot selected by the execution key 21 of the macro key input unit 20.

A Bluetooth switching button 28 is provided in the housing 23 of the macro key input unit 20 to transmit operation values to the computer 10, and can be switched by selecting whether to connect wired or wirelessly. In addition, although not shown in the drawing, a multi-pairing mode conversion button is provided to switch to multiple connection mode with multiple computers 10. At this time, the housing 23 may be a metal or plastic material, but is not limited thereto, and the material may be different depending on the design shape and size.

The keyboard 11 and the mouse 12 are input devices connected to the computer 10 and used to give a command to perform a specific operation or to input basic data.

According to one embodiment, apart from the keyboard 11 and mouse 12, the macro key input unit 20 according to the present invention may be wired or wirelessly connected to the computer 10 through the connection unit 40.

2 and 3 illustrate the configuration of the circuit board 24 of the macro key input unit 20, respectively.

That is, a state in which a plurality of execution keys 21 are arranged on the circuit board 24 provided inside the housing 23 of the macro key input unit 20, and executed by the user manipulating these execution keys 21. A display module 22 for externally displaying may be included.

And, as described above, a power button 27, a Bluetooth switch button 28, a multi-pairing mode switch button, and/or a USB connection port may be provided on the outside of the housing 23 (see FIG. 2). .

The display module 22 may be made of a 7-segment liquid crystal, a single LED, or an LCD liquid crystal, and displays the slot number of the execution key 21 operated by the user or the type of command in numbers or characters to be displayed externally. can be displayed

In other words, the display module 22 may display not only the slot number of the execution key 21, but also a macro value, a number or text, an image, a screen, etc. arbitrarily designated by the user.

The execution key 21 configures a circuit by selecting one or more of a tact switch, a rotary switch, and a toggle switch and arranging them in slots.

According to another embodiment, all switches sold and distributed in the market, such as a true bypass switch, a mechanical keyboard switch, and a joystick, may be selected as the execution key 21 .

Execution keys 21 of the macro key input unit 20 configured as described above are placed on the circuit board 24, for example, as shown in FIG. The value of the slot is given.

In the circuit board 24, a plurality of holes 25, for example, six holes 25 are provided in slots to which the plurality of execution keys 21 and the display module 22 are connected, respectively. It may have an input unit, an output unit, and a power supply function.

At this time, on the circuit board 24, types of execution keys 21 such as true bypass switches, mechanical keyboard switches, and joysticks and types of display modules 22 such as 7-segment type liquid crystals or 1-ball LEDs and LCD liquid crystals are provided. Separate software for recognizing may be mounted.

According to one embodiment, the input unit is connected to the two holes 25 corresponding to the two pins in the connection part of each execution key 21, and can generate a signal when the corresponding execution key 21 is operated. . The output unit may send a slot number or a type of command to be executed to the display module 22 by connecting two pins of the connection unit of the display module 22 . The power supply may serve as a circuit supplying power to the display module 22 by connecting two pins in the connection part of the display module 22 .

Meanwhile, a rechargeable battery or a dry battery may be mounted inside the housing 23 to drive the power unit.

The slot-specific number is a unit value in which six specific pins of the input, output, and power supply units are bundled together, and it is preferable to be configured in a system in which the keyboard 11 and operation signals do not overlap.

For example, when the execution key 21 of the first slot is operated, a signal is generated in the input unit, and the software execution unit 30 of the computer 10 recognizes the signal corresponding to the first slot.

In addition, when the software execution unit 30 sends a signal to display a number to the display module 22 mounted in the 3rd slot according to the user's operation setting, the signal is sent to the 3rd slot of the circuit board 24. It goes through the output section.

On the other hand, like the toggle switch shown at the bottom of FIG. 2, the execution keys 21 are simultaneously arranged in two or more slots, and a signal corresponding to the slot selected by the execution keys 21 is generated, and the software of the computer 10 The execution unit 30 may recognize a signal corresponding to a corresponding slot.

In this way, when the execution key 21 of the macro key input unit 20 is selected, the corresponding macro operation value is output from the software execution unit 30 of the computer 10 according to the slot so that the execution operation is performed. It is transmitted to the computer 10 through.

Meanwhile, a cover key 26 may be assembled in an empty slot of the circuit board 24 to cover exposure of the holes 25 (FIG. 2). Through this, the holes 25 are exposed to prevent contamination by dust or foreign substances and malfunction caused by the contamination in advance.

The connection unit 40 may transmit the transmission signal to the computer 10 wirelessly through the Bluetooth switch button 28 .

Alternatively, the connection unit 40 may transfer the transmission signal to the computer 10 by wire through a USB connection port.

4 illustrates a macro setting process such as designating slots and outputs and operating values in software for controlling a computer 10, a laptop computer, a tablet PC, or a smart phone, as an example.

When the user inputs the information through the execution key 21, it is possible to set the software so that a specific task can be performed on the computer 10, smart phone, or display module 22 as desired.

For example, when slot number 3 is entered by selecting the execution key 21, the number 3 is displayed on the display module 22, and several keyboards (S, Y, A command equivalent to inputting U) is output, and an operation value to move the mouse cursor to the designated coordinate position of (X=100, Y=200) is transmitted.

As another example, when the toggle switch of the execution key 21 is placed in the third position, the characters in the game operate to continuously move, and the number '3' can be displayed on the display module 22.

The software may be configured so that execution commands can be executed through both the existing mouse 12 and keyboard 11 and the macro key input unit 20 according to the present invention.

As described above, according to the input device using the macro keypad according to the present invention, if a frequently used key sequence or a shortcut key (macro execution key) registered with a specific operation procedure is pressed once, the corresponding key sequence or operation procedure can be executed at once. there is.

Through this, if you press a key sequence (macro execution key) that is frequently used in any application program other than a specific application program or a shortcut key (macro execution key) registered for a specific operation procedure, the corresponding key sequence or operation procedure can be executed. Alternatively, there is an effect of not only increasing the convenience of the smartphone user but also greatly improving work efficiency.

In addition, configurations such as key arrangement, number of slots, switch shape, and housing material can be freely designed, so that convenience and work efficiency can be increased in accordance with various fields of use such as office work, music, and assistance for the disabled.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, but this is only for explaining the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs may make various modifications or equivalents from the detailed description of the present invention. It will be appreciated that one embodiment is possible.

Therefore, the true scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the claims.

10: computer 11: keyboard
12: mouse 20: macro key input unit
21: execution key 22: display module
24: circuit board 30: software execution unit
40: connection part

Claims (8)

In the computer 10 including a software execution unit 30 that receives a signal and executes a program execution operation according to the signal,
a macro key input unit 20 including one or more arrayed execution keys 21 and a display module 22 for externally displaying a state executed by manipulating the execution keys 21; and
It includes a connection unit 40 that transmits the signal of the execution key 21 to the computer 10,
The software execution unit 30 outputs a corresponding macro operation value of the slot designated according to the designation of the slot selected by the execution key 21 of the macro key input unit 20.
Input device using macro keypad. According to claim 1,
The computer 10,
Including any one of a smartphone, tablet PC and personal computer,
Input device using macro keypad. According to claim 1,
The execution key 21,
A tact switch, rotary switch, toggle switch, true bypass switch, mechanical keyboard switch, or joystick;
Input device using macro keypad. According to claim 1,
The execution key 21,
Arranged in the slot recognized by the software execution unit 30 on the circuit board 24 provided inside the housing 23 of the macro key input unit 20,
Input device using macro keypad. According to claim 4,
The circuit board 24 includes one or more of the slots,
For each slot,
An input unit that is connected to the execution key 21 and can generate a signal when the execution key 21 is operated;
An output unit connected to the display module 22, and
Including a power supply unit for supplying power to the display module 22
Input device using macro keypad. According to claim 5,
In the empty slot of the circuit board 24,
The cover key 26 is detachably assembled to protect the exposure of the holes 25 of the slot.
Input device using macro keypad. According to claim 5,
The execution key 21 is simultaneously connected to two or more of the slots,
Input device using macro keypad. According to claim 4,
Outside of the housing 23,
Any one of the power button 27 of the macro key input unit 20, a Bluetooth conversion button 28 capable of connecting the macro key input unit 20 and the computer 10, a multi-pairing mode conversion button, and a USB connection port. More than is provided,
Input device using macro keypad.

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