TW200426662A - Keyboard with expansion key and method thereof setting expansion key to output key code - Google Patents

Abstract

A keyboard with expansion key and method thereof setting expansion key to output key code primarily installs a setup key and a plurality of expansion keys on a keyboard body. Inside the keyboard body is built in a keyboard controller and a memory, in which the keyboard controller is used to control the operation of keyboard body and the memory stores the key codes of the expansion keys. The setup key is used to initiate the execution of key code setup procedure of the expansion keys. Go through the designated expansion key to be set up and use press key to input the setup character string. Further store the setup character string in a memory as the key codes of the expansion keys. Taking the advantage of this, the key code contents of the expansion keys can be self-defined on user's demand, making the function of the expansion keys diversified.

Description

200426662 V. Description of the invention (1) [Technical field to which the invention belongs] The present invention relates to a keyboard with an extended key and a method for setting an extended key output key code, and more particularly to a keyboard that can be defined by a user to output a key code. . Do n’t [previous technology] The keyboard can be said to be one of the most important input tools in computer peripherals. The keyboard has keys with different functions for pressing, so users only need to press the keys on the keyboard to reach the control instructions. The computer The host can execute according to the received control instruction. When the keys on the keyboard are pressed, the keyboard outputs the key code to the host computer. The host computer recognizes the ^ ^ keys and executes the corresponding functions through the received key codes. μ 6 The standard keyboard used by general computers is mainly based on the American Standard Information J Escape (ASCII) and Computer Character Encoding Standard (IS0646). The encoding standard provides 7 bits and 2 8 encodings. The positions are respectively 94 into 94 graphic character codes and 34 control character codes. However, except for the 128 graphic characters and control character codes, which are used in the ^ setting, the remaining available coding positions are not many. The extension code defined by IBM can reach the function code of the extended key. The method is to match the special key "E (Γ code with the standard key new 掸 Λ ^^-extension code to solve 128 coding positions. However, the first two key functions can be applied to music playback, pause, previous / next call: whisper, network homepage, computer, etc. Various extension keys. The domain can originally recognize the output of the standard keyboard Keyma, but in order to

Page 4 200426662 V. Description of the invention (2) Identify the rotation of the newly added expansion key to determine whether there is an E0 ::: hunting program extension code in the received key key, and start an application schedule. Therefore, ν technology private — eight M track defined extension code defined functions. From the perspective of key 2, the above-mentioned standard B is newly added with an expansion key, and the key is pressed when the key is lost: "2 rhyme outside change", which is especially used for expansion keys; the second modification function can only be used by the computer system and the system-side The application program can only be modified for executable extension keys: One method S2: It is suitable for non-executable extension keys: other private computer systems. % <Should be summarized, in the case that the existing priests are capable of carrying the ancient soldiers for Weitian I i ^ and there is an expansion key, the helmet can be removed, and the user can directly change the line definition expansion key output by the expansion key. Functions.乂 For users, it is because the inventor feels that the above-mentioned defects can be modified. After studying and cooperating with the application of theories, he finally put forward a kind of design invention that has two above-mentioned defects. Male Huan improvement [Content of the invention] The main object of the present invention is to provide a method with an expansion disk and a method for setting the key code of the expansion key wheel, so that the user can define the function of pressing the key ^ and set the content. The value is stored to make the keyboard suitable for operation on each host computer. In a, in order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a keyboard control including a ζ keyboard body, at least one extended key with an extended key 200426662 V. Description of the invention (3) '一 &quot; ·------ Technical operation of the keyboard body; and a memory, which is electrically connected to the keyboard body 'for storing the key code of the expansion key. In order to achieve the above object, the present invention further provides a method for setting an expansion key output key code, which is operated on a keyboard having at least one expansion key, including the following steps: · starting an application program on a computer system end; specifying the expansion key; input At least one set of setting strings; and storing the set of setting strings on the keyboard 'and setting the set of setting strings as output key codes of the expansion keys. In order to achieve the above object, the present invention further provides a method for setting an extended key output key code, which is operated on a keyboard having at least one extended key, including the following steps: executing one of the keyboard's setting keys; specifying the extended key; entering at least one A group setting string; and storing the group setting string on the keyboard, and setting the group setting string as an output key code of the expansion key. In order to enable the review committee to better understand the features and technical valleys of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the present invention. The drawings are provided for reference and explanation only, and are not intended to add to the present invention. System 0 [Embodiment] ^ Refer to the same at the same time, so ^ is the appearance schematic diagram and circuit block diagram of one of the best implementation examples. In addition to the setting key, the keyboard “u” of the keyboard with expansion keys is provided with-| ^ key 12, plural expansion keys 13 and =. The setting key 12 is used to start a setting program to execute the setting of the expansion keys 13-24, so that the output of the key code of the expansion key 13 can be made by-&lt; key code ⑺f custom definition, instruction

Page 6 2UU42 () 662 As described in (5) Invention description (4) The lamp 14 is used to indicate the execution status of the setting body 11 of the setting program, indicating that the light 14 is not on, which represents the key body of the key ^; Settings, instructions, and off means that version 11 is performing general key operations. The internal circuit of the keyboard body 11 # ^ ^ t # ^ ^ 1 ^ ^ The tower block is composed of a keyboard controller 15, a circuit 16, and a memory 17 to control the operation and production of the keyboard body 丨 丨 + ^ 埏 Sparse diameter cutting Zhai 1 5 is used for * I, two for T drawing circuit 16 electrically connected to the keyboard controller 15 system 15 cry 'scan code generated by pressure, memory 17 is electrically connected to the keyboard control === storage expansion The key code set by the key 13, the memory 17 can be the programming memory (E coffee) or flash memory 2 (FL: SH). The keyboard controller 15 internally has a setting program (Flrmware) to execute the key code setting of the expansion key 13 and the setting program. After the setting key 12 is pressed, the key code output for the specified expansion key 13 is set, and The key code set by the expansion key 13 is stored in the memory 17, so after completing the setting procedure, when the expansion key 13 is pressed next time, the key code output of the expansion key 13 is based on the data stored in the memory 17 the Lord. Therefore, when the keyboard body 11 is connected to the computer main body 21 for use, the key code setting of the expansion keys 1 3 can be performed directly by the setting program provided by the keyboard body 丨 丨 or an execution expansion key 13 setting can be installed in the computer main body 21 The application program 'sets the key code of the expansion key 丨 3 in software, and downloads the memory I? Stored in the keyboard body I after the 13 key code of the expansion key is set. Please refer to the second figure, which is a flowchart of a method according to one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, including the following steps: Step 31: Determine whether the host computer 21 issues a command? If yes, skip to step 37;

200426662 V. Description of the invention (5) If not, skip to step 3 2; #say step 3 2 · Determine if there is a key press? If yes, go to step 33; if no, go back to step 3 1; #say step 33 ·· Judgment whether to press the setting key 1 2? If 疋, go to step 34; If no, go to step 41; Step 34: Specify Expansion key 13, the specified expansion key 1 3 on the Fang Sun; press the keyboard 11 step 3 5 ·· input the set string from the keyboard, one string turns round, press the dust multiple times to generate multiple keys The string referred to here refers to the scan code of the key, and the scan is entered again, and the work under pressure, the horse also includes the key to press the horse (make code) and the key to release the break (de). The number of strings is also cut. The fixed key 12 is used to indicate the end of the turn. 1 Press the setting step at the end. ”= Execute: Set the string to be stored in the memory 17 of the keyboard and go back to step 37: determine whether to start an application? If yes, skip to step 39; if no, skip to step 3 8; step 38: execute the command issued by the host computer, and return to step 31 to continue execution; step 39: specify the expansion key 13, the designated method is to enter the expansion key 1 3 corresponding code or directly press the expansion key 1 3 to generate its code, and instead

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The setting of the code is determined by the setting procedure in the keyboard controller 丨 5; Step 4G: 纟 The host computer receives the input string of the input person, and presses one or two, 'that is generated-the pen string is input A, and pressing the key multiple times will enter Generate multiple strings and the string referred to here refers to the scan code of the key, the scan code also includes the make code of the key press (make code) and the break code of the key release, and jump Go to step 36; Step 41: Execute general key processing, and return to Step 31 to continue execution; wherein, in step 36, the setting string stored in the memory 17 is the key code output when the expansion key 13 is pressed. In addition, there are two ways to set the key code of the expansion key 13, one is the setting key 12 of the keyboard to perform the key code setting of the expansion key described in step 3 3, and the other is the computer host 2 i described in step 3 7 The application for women's clothing is to execute the key code setting of the expansion keys 1 to 3. According to the above, the method for setting an expansion key according to the present invention is to first start a setting program, which can be started by a setting key 12 or an application program, and then specify a desired expansion key 1 3 ′ and enter a key code of the expansion key 13. The key code input method is to directly press a key to generate its corresponding scan code, and store the scan code generated by pressing the key in the memory 17 as the key code output of the expansion key 13. Please refer to Figures 4 and 5 at the same time. The reasons are the schematic diagram of the daytime setting of the extension keys and the screen diagram showing the settings of the extension key code. Therefore, when the key code of the expansion key is set by the application program, the day face of the computer host 2 丨 will display the content of the key code of the expansion key 1 3 as shown in the fourth figure, and it has a file to open and read the internal memory of the keyboard. Value, setting the key code of the extended key, etc., and when the setting is clicked, the screen of the computer host 2 1 will be the same as the first

200426662 、 Explanation (7) 丨 Five pictures and yes, the user can set the key code of the extended key. "::: Status of the operation of the present invention" during the computer game

Hir: to the keyboard control, and for fighting games, frequently press the key frequently during the game's moment of time appears to be quite frequent [hence the key code in the round ;:% 安 η take and the present invention is to set the expansion key 13 key function Food dagger ^ Press the reverse expansion key 1 3 to output several keys at the same time. For example, press the A, β, and C three keys in succession :: charge, set the program, and press the A, B, and C keys to produce the following-owing to: used for the key code of the expansion key 13 'so when the expansion key u knows The key code output by Liaoning is the scan code of the three keys A, B, and C, and the keyboard controller 15 will recognize the function of the three keys C, such as the function of the expansion key 13, and the like. β. Therefore, the keyboard with the extended keys and the method of setting the # key wheel to output the key code according to the present invention have the following characteristics: Also, the extended replacement (1) can be performed by pressing a plurality of keys into a single function. Expansion key (2) After the key code setting of the expansion key is completed, it is stored in the §self memory of 4 in the keyboard. Therefore, the expansion key set on the keyboard body can be used by each computer host, and the computer host does not need For any setting, press the extended key = to output according to the set key code to perform the function corresponding to the key code. (3) The content of the key code of the extended key can be modified as required. To sum up, the present invention fully complies with the requirements of patent applications. = The Macao Poverty Patent Law has filed an application. Please check it in detail and ask for a patent as soon as possible. It ’s a good idea to protect the rights and interests of the inventor. Two ^ ^

Page ίο 200426662 V. Description of the invention (8) If you are doubtful, please do not hesitate to write to us. However, the above descriptions are only detailed descriptions and drawings of one of the best specific embodiments of the present invention, but the features of the present invention are not limited thereto, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The full scope of the present invention should be as follows The scope of the patent application mentioned above shall prevail. Any embodiment that is in line with the spirit of the patent application scope of the present invention and similar changes shall be included in the scope of the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art can easily make changes in the field of the present invention. The changes or modifications considered can be covered by the patent scope of the following case.

Page 11 V # 200426662 Brief description of the drawings [Simplified description of the drawings]: (1) The first diagram is a schematic diagram of the appearance of one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention; the second diagram is the best implementation of the present invention The third block diagram is a method flowchart of one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention; the fourth graph is a schematic diagram of the daytime setting of an expansion key according to the present invention; and the fifth graph is a display of the present invention Schematic diagram of the day and time of the extended key key code setting content. 1 2 Setting key 1 4 Indicator light 1 6 Scanning circuit 2 1 Computer host (2) Description of drawing number 11 Keyboard body 1 3 Expansion key 1 5 Keyboard controller 1 7 Memory

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Claims (1)

200426662 6. Scope of patent application 1. A keyboard with an extended key 'including a keyboard body' is provided with at least one extended key, a keyboard controller that controls the operation of the keyboard body; and a memory, which is electrically connected to the keyboard body To store the key code of the extended key. 2. The keyboard with expansion keys according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the keyboard body is further provided with a setting key, and the setting key is matched with the firmware of the keyboard controller to control the key code of the expansion key. set up. 3. The keyboard with expansion keys as described in item 2 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the keyboard body is further provided with an indicator light, which is used to indicate the execution status of the setting key. 4. The keyboard with extended keys as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the memory system is an electrically erasable programmable memory (EEPR0M) or a flash memory (FLASH). 5. A method for setting an extended key output key code, operating on a keyboard with at least one extended key, including the following steps: starting an application on the computer system side; specifying the extended key; rotating at least one set of setting strings; And storing the set of setting strings in the keyboard, and setting the set of setting strings as the output key code of the expansion key. 6. A method for setting an extended key output key code as described in item 5 of the scope of patent application, wherein the keyboard is provided with a memory to store the set of settings Page 13 200426662 VI. Patent Application Garden &quot; Definite String. As described in Item 5 of the scope of the patent application ~ Method of Ma ', where the expansion key is specified: ^ Specify the extension key output key or press the extension ~ production and charge key corresponding to the item 5 of the scope of patent application ~ F raw &quot; code. #Method, which sets the string system _ 4 sets of extension key output keys As described in the 8-item application for the _ full method, the scan code is also included: a kind of setting expansion key output key (fflake code) and known key release break code (break code, 0 expansion The key output key Shima + keyboard includes the following steps: operating on at least one of the setting keys; the factory key; the group setting string; and the cricket string on the key ^ to get the soil and set the group setting The output key code of the string setting key. A method of setting an extended key wheel as described in the item 1 〇Jg ^ u, wherein the keyboard is provided with a memory to store the η 7 8 0, / has an execution designation The input is stored as 1, such as the key set, and 2, such as the output key. 3, such as setting the expansion key, the keyboard should be expanded by at least one, and the group is set with the expansion application special code. = 1 A method of setting the extended key wheel described in item 0, wherein the specified extended key system is a setting of the extended key wheel described in item 1 Q of the extended application patent scope Page 14 200426662 6. Scope of Patent Application The method of generating key codes, where the setting string refers to the scan code of the keys. 14. A method for setting an extended key output key code as described in item 13 of the scope of patent application, wherein the scan code includes a key press making code and a key release key disconnect code. 15. A method for setting an extended key output key code as described in item 10 of the scope of patent application, further including pressing the setting key to end input of a setting string. Page 15