RU10895U1 - INFORMATION INPUT DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

1. An information input device containing textile elements placed on the base and connected to the controller, characterized in that at least one tactile element is placed and fixed on at least one phalanx of at least one finger by means of a base, for example, flexible or elastic moreover, the tactile element is located in the access field of the terminal phalanx of the finger of the same hand. 2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tactile element is made in the form of two surfaces with electrically conductive contacts, and one surface is made in the form of a hollow tubercle of an elastic material, for example rubber, on the inner surface of which an electrically conductive contact is located. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one tactile element is provided with a protrusion facing the skin of the finger of the hand. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tactile element comprises a button and two contacts in the form of surfaces with an electrically conductive coating, between which there is a plate with an opening, the button being attached to one surface that is elastic. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tactile elements are placed on both hands. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tactile elements are placed on the hands of different people. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tactile element contains two contacts, both contacts made protruding above the surface of the base. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tactile element contains two contacts, the first contact being located on the base and the second contact being on the end�

Description

Prior art

One of the main things when creating keyboards is to reduce the morbidity that occurs due to overloading of the muscles and ligaments of the hands of the arms of the forearms and shoulders. So, in the USA, 185,000 workers and office workers fail for this reason per year ("Technikan" of Olezhi N 6/1994).

The work with the standard keyboard is carried out as follows - the nerve impulse generated by the human brain at the press of a key is broken off (a unit of gccedoageability:

the transfer of the hand from the isesodal polosokene to the area achievable for the corresponding finger;

clicking on the button;

return of the hand to its original state.

Due to the fact that the hands basically cannot be close to the keys (there are simply not enough fingers), useful work (pressing a key) is always accompanied by a transfer of hands to the corresponding keys, which takes time. In connection with the foregoing, the task of reducing "idle action is relevant.

A device for creating a binary code is known, containing ten switches (2 groups of 5 pieces), designed for both hands of the operator, by tapping the switch can be in a neutral or pressed state. The operator removes his fingers and the signal is transmitted, after which the equipment receives it and executes commands (US Patent N 4,586; 903 with priority dated January 3, 1985, class 434-114).

The ergonomic telephone keypad is also known (US Patent N 5,332,322 with priority dated 11/11/1993, class 400489). The keys are pressed with the thumb, and the buttons are located in the access field of the terminal phalanx of the thumb.

It is also known an information input device containing multifunction keys, which, depending on the press, can transmit up to 5 different characters (US Patent No. 5, with a priority of 3 from October 1991, class 341-22).

matrices form a Braille (US Patent No. 4,836,784 with priority dated June 6, 1989, class 434-113, US Patent No. 5,580,251 with priority dated August 1, 1995, class 434-113).

There is also known a device for transmitting and receiving information via the Braille system, which includes a keyboard and an information matrix with six cells, in which thermal inlay elements are installed that reproduce Braille badges readable by tactile-deaf and dumb people (Russian Patent 14 2025785, with a priority of 20.4 19®2 years, class G09B21 / 004).

It is known that there is a device for transmitting information via an electromechanical Braille element (Application of Germany N 3314645, class G09B21 / 02). The element has a reading surface containing a fupp of holes in which pins are located, raised above the reading surface, so that they can be felt by the fingers of the reader, which are Braille symbols. Raised pins are subjected to additional vibration, which increases the information content of the system.

The closest to the claimed technical solution is a device for entering information (US Patent 5,571,020 with priority dated September 28, 1993, class 434-233), which consists of 2 gloves with keys located on the phalanges, side surface and ends of the phalanges of the fingers of the left and right hand . The finger is brought closer to the tactile element, pressed on it and then returned to its original state. The disadvantages of the known devices are:

inconvenience in work (low ergonomics);

large mass and dimensions;

impermanence of rabaga at various positions of the body;

inconvenience or inability to work of people with physical disabilities (deaf-blind, one-armed, ripe, etc.),

It can be added that standard keyboards are intended for use in stationary conditions.

Disclosure of Invention

The chain of the invention is the expansion of functionality, expanding the scope, increasing ergonomics, reducing weight and dimensions, as well as the possibility of use for people with physical disabilities. It is also possible to increase the amount of information transmitted per unit time. Achieving this goal is achieved by the fact that in the information input device containing tactile elements located on the base and connected to the controller, at least one tactile element is placed and fixed on at least one the phalange of at least one finger through the base, for example, flexible or elastic, the tactile element being located in the access field of the end phalanx of the same finger.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that the tactile element

made in the form of two surfaces with ele a-conductive contacts,

moreover, one surface is made in the form of a hollow tubercle of elastic

material, for example rubber, on the inner surface of which

a conductive contact is located.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that at least one

the tactile element is provided with a protrusion facing the skin

finger.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that the tactile element

contains a button and two contagues in the form of surfaces with

electrically conductive coating, between which is placed a plate with

hole, and the button is bonded to one surface, which

made elastic.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that tactile elements

placed on both hands.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that tactile elements

placed on the hands of different people.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that tactile

contains two contacts, with both contacts made protruding

above the surface of the base.

This goal is also achieved by honoring the tactile element.

contains two contacts, the first contact being located on

base, and the second contact is located on the terminal phalanx of another

fingers and both contours are connected to the controller through

conductors.

The specified goal is achieved by the fact that the controller is located in

case connected to a bracelet worn mainly above

radial junction of the arm.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that tactile elements

placed in the order of the standard typewriter keyboard.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that the base is flexible.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that the base is made

elastic.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that the base is made

transparent.

The specified goal is achieved by the tayuke in that the base is made in the form

fingertips, in which there are three phalanges of the finger.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that the base is made in the form

gloves.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that the base is made

mesh, in the part of the nodes of which the textile elements are located.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that the base is made in the form

gloves with fingertips for the little finger, nameless, middle and

forefinger.

The indicated goal is achieved by the taike in that, based on

placard associated with at least one tactile

an element.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that the base is made in

at least one tactile element located between

clamps.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that the base contains

a plate on one side of which at least one

a tactile element, and on the other a soft pad, with a plate

two tapes are fastened, at the free ends of which are located

clamps.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that to the side surfaces

Fingers attached tightening elements, for example, two

tapes with clamps.

This goal is also achieved by the fact that tactile elements

arranged in the form of Braille information matrix and content {pcs

tactile sensitivity sensors, e.g. field windings

of electromagnetic vibrators facing to the skin of fingers

Brief Description of the Drawings

The implementation of the device is illustrated by drawings, where in Fig.1 shows a General view of the device, in Fig. 2 shows a connection diagram of a device with a controller and with output devices, FIGS. 3–8 give possible schemes for performing a tactile element, FIG. 9 shows a possible arrangement of tactile elements on a base, FIG. 10-11 show embodiments of the base; FIG. 12-13 illustrate possible communication lines between the elements of the device, in FIG. 14 shows a variant of the device with a bulletin board, in FIG. 15 shows embodiments and fixations of the device, FIG. 16 shows the fixation of the device on the phalanx of the finger; FIG. 17-18 show embodiments of a device adapted for people with physical disabilities, FIGS. 19-20 show options for connecting tactile elements to a controller.

The information input device contains at least one tactile element 1 (Figure 1), placed on the base 2, made, for example, elastic, and connected to the controller 3 using the communication line 4. The controller 3 is placed in the case connected to the bracelet 5, worn mainly above the wrist joint of the hand: The location of the tactile element 1 allows the terminal phalanx of one finger to interact with the tactile element 1 of the other finger of one hand (in figure 1, the interaction is between the tactile element 1, located on the terminal phalanx of the index finger, and the small pillow of the thumb of the left hand). The controller 3 is connected, for example, using a communication line 6 with the output device (conversion) of information 7 (Figure 2).

The base 2 can be made flexible, for example, from plastic or elastic, for example, from latex. Also, the base 2 can be extruded transparent for example, from transparent plastic. The tactile element 1 (Figure 3) is made in the form of surfaces 8 and 9 with electrically conductive contacts 10 and 11, and the surface 9

made in the form of a tubercle () made of an elastic material, for example rubber, on the inner surface of which an electrically conductive contact 11. The tactile element 1 is connected to the controller 3 using a communication line consisting, for example, of conductors 12 and 13. The tactile element 1 is provided with a protrusion 14, facing the skin of the finger and touching it. As the protrusion 14, a blunt cone, a pyramid or the like, made, for example, of rigid material can be used. Surfaces 8 and 9 are bonded to base 2, for example, with glue. The base 2 can serve as one surface (Figure 4).

The tactile element 1 also comprises a button 15 (FIG. 5) and two surfaces 16.17 with electrically conductive coatings 18 and 19 between which a plate 20 with an aperture is placed, the button 15 being attached to the surface 16, which is made elastic. The surface 17 is bonded to the base 2.

The stylish element 1 also contains a button 15 (FT.SC, which is fastened to a rod consisting of two parts 21 and 22, and part

22 is made of magnetic material and has a stop 23, and between the stop

23 and the base 2 is placed spring 24, and the rod itself is placed in the solenoid 25, which is connected with the base 2.

The tactile element also contains two contacts 26 and 27 (Fig. 7), both of which are protruding above the surface of the base 2 and connected to the controller 3 by conductors 12 and 13.

The tactile element also contains two contacts 28 and 29 (Fig. 8), and the contact 28 is located on the base 2 and connected to the controller 3 by a conductor 13, and the second contact 29 is located on the end phalanx of the other finger using a bracelet 30 and connected to the controller 3 by conductor 12.

Tactile elements are placed on the base 2 (Fig. 9) in the order (form) of a standard typewriter keyboard (Latin alphabet), consisting of alphabetic tactile elements 31, digital tactile elements 32, special keys 33 and cursor control keys 34. Connection of tactile elements with the controller is not shown in the figure and the figure is indicated by numbers for only one tactile element of the same type.

The base 2 can be made in the form of fingertips (Fig, 10), in which there are three phalanges of the finger (main, middle and final). Cuts can be made at the places where the phalanges of the fingers are bent, and fingertips can be cut off at the ends of the fingers. The base 2 can also be made in the form of a glove. (Fig. 11). The communication line from the tactile elements 1 to the controller 3 is located on the inner surface of the glove.

The base 2 of the tayuke can be made mesh, in the part of the nodes of which there are tactile elements 1 (not shown in the figure).

The base 2 can also be made in the form of a glove having fingertips for the little finger, ring finger, middle and index finger (not shown in the figure).

The tactile element 1 (Fig. 12) is connected to the controller 3 using the communication line 6, and the controller 3 is connected to the output device (conversion) of information 7 using radio signals. For

For transmitting radio signals, a transmitter is connected to the controller 3 (not shown in the figure) and a receiver (not shown in the figure) located in the information output (conversion) device 7.

The signal from the tactile elements 1 to the information output (conversion) device 7 can also follow with the help of C1 wireless adapters, for example, in the radio or infrared dialazons. For this, based on 2 (Fig. 13), a transmitter 35 is placed, and a receiver (not shown in the figure) is located in the information output (conversion) device 7. An intermediate signal amplifier 36 can also be used.

On the basis of 2 can be placed an information board 37 (Fig. 14) associated with the tactile elements T. In this case, the controller and the information output device are located on the basis of 2.

The base 2 can be made in the form of a tape 38 (Fig. 15), on both ends of which are located the fastener 39 and 40, for example, in the form of an adhesive tape, as well as at least one tactile element 1, placed in place by the latches 39 and 40 The tactile element 1 is connected to the controller 3 by means of conductors 12 and 13.

The base may also contain a plate 41, on one side of which at least one tactile element 1 is located, and on the other a soft pad 42, and two tapes 43 and 44 are fastened to the plate 41, at the free ends of which there are latches 39 and 40.

Tightening elements can be attached to the side surfaces of the base 2 (FIG. 16), for example, two rubber bands 45.46, with clips 47 and 48.

The tactile elements 49 and 50 (Fig.) (The tactile element 49 is depicted in the standby state, and the tactile element 50 in working condition) can be located on four fingers, in the form of two Braille information matrices, each element of the Braille matrix is located on one phalange of a finger. Tactile elements 49 and 50 contain tactile sensitivity sensors, for example, excitation windings of electromagnetic vibrators, facing the skin of the fingers. Signals are sent to tactile elements via a communication line (not indicated in the figure) from controller 3, which converts the information into Braille codes. Information comes to the controller 3 from information input (transmission) devices (not shown in the figure), for example, 1 ") computer.

Tactile element 51 (Fig. 18) can be located on the same phalanx of the finger in the form of a Bripe information matrix and contain tactile sensitivity sensors, for example, excitation windings of electromagnetic vibrators facing the skin of the fingers. Signals are transmitted to the tactile elements via the communication line 52 from the controller 3, which converts the information into Braille codes.

The electrical connection consists, for example, of six tactile elements 53.54.55.56.57.58 (Fig. 19) connected to the controller 3 via a common wire 59 and wires 60.61.62.63.64.65.

switches, and their connection with the controller 3 includes wire 72 and wire 73, and each switch contains resistors (not indicated by numbers in the figure) with different resistances Rt, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 installed in series.

Embodiments of the invention

The information input facility may be implemented as follows. After the arrival of a nerve impulse from the brain, the end phalanx of the casket of the hand is brought closer to the tactile element 1 (Figure 1), which is placed with the base 2 (flexible or elastic) on the phalanx of the finger, fix it in a position that ensures accurate identification of the tactile element 1 and located in the access field of the terminal phalanx of the finger of the same hand, two fingers of one hand are brought together and the terminal phalanx of the finger is pressed on the tactile element 1, which is located on the phalanx of the other finger of the same hand. When a finger is pressed on a key, a discrete signal is generated which, through communication line 4, goes to controller 3, is converted, and then, through communication line 6, it enters information output (transmission) device (computer, board, audio-video equipment, mechanisms, modem, sound synthesizer and the like) (Fig. 1,2). Structurally, the controller 3 can be performed separately, but can also be integrated into the information transfer device 7. The tactile element 1 (Fig. 15) is placed on the phalanx of the finger by means of a base made in the form of tape 38. The tape 38 is wrapped around the phalanx of the finger and the latches 39 and 40, and the tactile element 1 is located on the fingertip. Tactile elements 1 can be located in the form of a standard typewriter keyboard (Fig. 9).

The electrical connection may function as follows (FIG. 20). When you press the button 66 of the tactile element, the electric circuit is closed and the signal through the wire 73 is sent to the controller 3. The magnitude of the signal depends on which switch was closed (switches 66,67,68,69,70,71 have different electrical resistance) . The controller 3 converts the information and transfers it to the information output device 7.

The device can also be implemented in that for the purpose of more accurate identification, first the end phalanx of one finger touches the surface 9 (Fig. 3), identifies the tactile element and then presses on the surface 9, while the contacts 10 and 11 are closed and the signal is sent to the controller 3 using conductors 12 and 13.

The device can also be implemented in that the end phalanx of the finger of the hand is brought closer to the tactile element 1 (Fig. 10) and the contact 29 (Fig. 8), which is located on the phalanx of the finger, touch the contact 28 located on the base 2, while the contacts 28 and 29 are closed and the signal goes to controller 3.

The device can also be implemented by the fact that the end phalanx of the finger is brought closer to the tactile element 1 (Fig. 1) and closes KOHTaKTbj 26 and 27 (Fig. 7), while the signal is supplied to the controller 3. Current

flows contacts 26 and 27 through the skin of the finger. The terminal phalanx of the finger may be provided with a conductive pad, for example, of copper.

The device can also be implemented by inputting information (Fig. 18) in the form of Braille symbols. A signal is transmitted from the controller 3 to the tactile elements 51 using the communication line 52, while a current starts flowing in the windings of the solenoid 25 (Fig. 6), magnetic force appears, the rod moves downward and puts pressure on the surface of the finger. From finger receptors, the signal enters the human brain, where it is recognized and identified. During the operation of entering information with the end phalanx of the finger, press the button 15, the rod goes down and part of the rod 22 falls between the windings of the solenoid 25, in which electromagnetic induction is induced, and then the signal is transmitted through the communication line to the controller 3 and then to the information output (conversion) device .

The signal from the thawing elements 1 (Fig. 2) to the controller 3 and from the controller 3 to the information output (conversion) device 7 can be transmitted either using wires or without wires, for example, using radio signals. (Fig. 12,13 )

By “tactile elements we mean electrical, electromechanical and touch switches, the action of which is based on the touch of the phalanx (pillow) of the fingers. Also, tactile elements include contacts that are on two fingers of one hand and, when touched with a finger, close the circuit. Tactile elements can contain a set of standard typewriter keys, numeric keys, control keys, function keys, cursor keys, Braille keys, and one tactile element can be multifunctional, for example, combine four cursor keys (Japanese Patent No. 09016302 A, class G06F3 / 02, with priority of June 27, 1995). Tactile elements are also understood to be elements that excite skin receptors on parts of the surfaces of the fingers adjacent to the corresponding tactile element.

By “base is meant a flexible or elastic base (for example, made of rubber), which, depending on the implementation of the technical solution, has various designs, fingertips for one phalanx, fingertips for three phalanges of one finger, gloves, etc. Depending on the size of the hand base can be individually selected for a particular hand.

By “controller is meant a specialized processor in which data transfer means and control I / O operations are implemented.

By “pressing the terminal phalanx of the finger is meant the pressing of soft tissues of the phalanx, for example, the finger of the finger.

Under the "communication line refers to one or more wires, as well as radio or infrared signals.

The keyboard may contain either a standard typewriter key set or additional keys. A standard typewriter keyboard is, for example, a keyboard

QWERTY (V. Illingourt. Explanatory Dictionary of Computing Systems. M.: Mechanical Engineering, 1991, p. 252-253), and also, if necessary, additional keys (control keys, function keys, cursor keys, etc.).

Industrial applicability

When analyzing the invention for compliance with the criterion of "novelty, it was revealed that part of the features of the claimed combination is new, therefore, the invention meets the criterion of" novelty. In addition, by means of the proposed device, a result was achieved that meets long-standing needs (speeding up information input, increasing ergonomics of work and expanding the possibilities and boundaries of communication between people with visual and hearing impairments).

The invention can be used in computer technology, can be replicated and, therefore, meets the criterion of "industrial applicability. The advantages of the claimed information input device:

light weight and dimensions;

ease of use;

adaptability;

the possibility of use for people with physical disabilities;

in a variety of poses you can work (ergonomics);

reduction in the amplitude of movement of the fingers, as a result of which the time for pressing the key is reduced, because both fingers and move in a coordinated way towards each other.

The use of this invention expands the possibility of communication between people with physical disabilities (blind, deaf, dumb) and allows for informational contact with them and them among themselves, and to ensure their social rehabilitation.

Claims (22)

1. An information input device containing textile elements placed on the base and connected to the controller, characterized in that at least one tactile element is placed and fixed on at least one phalanx of at least one finger by means of a base, for example, flexible or elastic moreover, the tactile element is located in the access field of the terminal phalanx of the finger of the same hand.  2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tactile element is made in the form of two surfaces with electrically conductive contacts, and one surface is made in the form of a hollow tubercle of an elastic material, such as rubber, on the inner surface of which an electrically conductive contact is located.  3. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one tactile element is provided with a protrusion facing the skin of the finger.  4. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tactile element comprises a button and two contacts in the form of surfaces with an electrically conductive coating, between which there is a plate with an opening, the button being attached to one surface that is made elastic.  5. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tactile elements are placed on both hands.  6. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tactile elements are placed on the hands of different people.  7. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tactile element contains two contacts, both contacts made protruding above the surface of the base.  8. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tactile element contains two contacts, the first contact being located on the base, and the second contact being located on the terminal phalanx of the other finger and both contacts are connected to the controller via conductors.  9. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the controller is housed in a case connected to a bracelet worn mainly above the wrist of the hand.  10. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tactile elements are placed in the form of a typewriter keyboard.  11. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base is flexible.  12. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base is elastic.  13. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base is made transparent.  14. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base is made in the form of fingertips, in which there are three phalanges of the finger.  15. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base is made in the form of a glove.  16. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base is mesh, in the part of the nodes of which are tactile elements.  17. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base is made in the form of a glove having fingertips for the little finger, ring, middle and index fingers.  18. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that on the base there is an information board associated with at least one tactile element.  19. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base is made in the form of a tape, at both ends of which there are latches, as well as at least one tactile element located between the latches.  20. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base contains a plate, on one side of which at least one tactile element is located, and on the other side there is a soft gasket, with two tapes fastened to the plate, on the free ends of which there are latches.  21. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that tightening elements are attached to the lateral surfaces of the fingertips, for example, two tapes with clamps. 22. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tactile elements are arranged in the form of an informational Braille matrix and contain tactile sensitivity sensors, for example, excitation windings of electromagnetic vibrators facing the skin of the fingers.