Α7 Β7 號專利申請案 說明書修正頁(89年8月） 五、發明説明（4 ) 用來圖示的該指向裝置技術是一觸控板。 B. -3 圏2以爆破觀點圖示一根據本發明整合在一可攜式電腦組 合中的指向裝置系統。選擇用來圖示的該指向裝置技術也是 一觸控板。 圖3圖示本發明該模組和基座的一般化橫斷面側視圖。 圖4以概要方塊圖的形式圖示該指向裝置模組a 圖5以概要方塊圖的形式圖示該指向裝置基座。 圖6圖示一指向裝置模组在使用者手中的具體實例a 圖7圖示一指向裝置模組在使用者手中的一替代具體實 例。 較佳具體實例之敘述 首先參考圖1 ’ 一指向裝置組合’特对包括一以爆破透視 觀點圖示的觸控板系統。圖2圖示一整合於可攜式電腦組合 中的相同的指向裝置系統。兩種組合均包括一觸控板模組 10 ’ 一觸控板基座20，一觸控板基座印刷電路版30，一遠 紅外線接收元件40，一訊框組合50，和有連接器將該指向 裝置系統連接到該電腦的電線6 0。也圖示一控制游標的觸控 感應區域1 0 3 β 該模组10包括一將無線信號傳送到接收器40的發報器 270。當模組1〇被鎖在基座20内時，模組丨〇有三個接觸區 域70將在基座20内的三個接觸區域90連接起來。一卡榫 機構100包括一在基座20内的卡榫11〇，以一長條形凹陷 80將卡榫模組1〇嚙合在位置上。該遠紅外線接收元件4〇被 放在訊框組合50内的支撐130中。 其次參考圖3，顯示模组10和基座20。該卡榫機構1〇〇 , 包括一放在彈性支撐上的卡榫110 ’卡住長條形凹縫8〇以將 本紙乐尺度適用中國國家揉隼（CNS > A4规格（210X297公釐> |_^-------^------ΐτ------i, (請先Μ讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 經濟部t央標窣局員工消费合作杜印«. A7 B7 416036 五、發明説明（ 發明背景 本發明有關在視訊顯示螢幕或視訊投影機上游標的指向 裝置。 指向裝置’例如滑鼠，軌跡球，或觸控板，皆爲眾人週 知的個人電腦和工作站週邊裝置β此一指向裝置可快速重 新定位在顯TF螢幕上，例如一視訊螢幕或視訊投影機，的 游標，並且在許多文字，資料庫，以及展示程式上是相當 有用的。指向裝置最普遍的形式可能是電子滑鼠，該第二 普遍的可能是軌跡球，而觸控板，搖桿，以及指示棒也是 新型使用者漸增的指向裝置。 一扣向裝置模组是一自我包含的裝置’包括偵測使用者 行動，將此行動翻譯至該所要的游標位移，傳輸位移資訊 ，並且經由某些電子連接器或線，接收到中央處理器單元 及來自中央處理器單元的架構資訊的所有必要的裝置。指 向裝置模组使用軌跡球’觸控极’或指示棒之一做爲债測 該使用者行動的一種方法，爲了運作，—指向裝置模組必 ’須被整合至一較大的組合，例如一可攜式電腦组合，一鍵 盤加扣向裝置組合（它經由電線連接到個人電腦），或—指向 裝置組合（它夹在鍵盤上或放在鍵盤旁邊，並且經由電線連 接到個人電腦）。在所有三種情況中，我們稱剩餘的组合是 在該模组已被移開之後所剩下的》 可永久的或暫時的將一指向裝置模組裝在該剩餘的組合 上。暫時安装的優點是當該模組壞掉時可被替換，可使用 另—個機械上相容的模組，並且對生產過程而言增加 。 本紙張尺度中國國家標準（CNS ) Α4規格（210X297^7 請 先 閏 讀 背 之 注 意 事 項 者 經濟部中央標準局員工消費合作社印取 4l6(^^m35號專利申請案 說明書修正頁(89年8月） A7 _ 87 五、發明説明（10) 本發明不被前述的敘述所限制’而僅為所附申請專利範圍所 限制。 元件符號說明 10 觸控板模組 220 電池電源整流器 20 觸控板基座 230,240,250,260 線 30 觸控板基座印刷電路板 270 , 遠紅外線發射器 40 遠紅外線接收元件 280 二極體 50 訊框組合 290 電阻 51 使用者的手 295 電阻 53 手指 300 微處理^拜 60 電線 301 介面 70,90 接觸區域 302 電流限制器 80 長條形凹縫 330 電阻 100 卡榫機構 340,350 信號線 101 手指 710 桿 103 觸控感應區域 712 模組 Π0 卡榫 714 滑動開關 130 支撐 716,718,720 接觸 200 觸控板核心 722 彈簧 210 電池 經濟部中央樣準局—工消费合作杜印ft I - - - - - - —m - tt. . i — » - - - ·. In (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) -13 - 本紙張尺度適用中國圉家標筚（CNS M4規格U10X297公釐） 416036 A7 B7 經濟部中央標準局男工消費合作社印架 五、發明説明（2 雖然此一先前技術的方式已良好運作有一段時間，所需 將孩模組電子地連接到該剩餘的組合的該機構透過實體地 將該指向裝置綁在該剩餘的组合而必要地限制了該裝置的 應用以及該使用者的舒適。 隨著個人電腦，經由可取得功能強大的展示程式，在展 覽業擴充其角色，對電腦遙控器的需要曰增。透過增加指 向裝置的無線能力可發明出此一電腦遙控器。雖然此一先 前技術的方式已良好運作有一段時間，如在無線軌跡球的 範例中，其與現有指向裝置模组及其相關的組合缺乏相容 性必要地限制了此一裝置對遙控器應用的有用性。因而需 要一也可用做主要指向裝置的遙控器。 此外，遠紅外線檔案傳輸標準规格的產生，例如由遠紅 外線資料協會（IRDA)所提出的，做爲一標準裝置以在電腦 或電腦之間交換檔案，並且印表機正激勵個人電腦製造商 將紅外線接收器和發射器整合至電腦内。 發明摘要 本發明提供一具有一基座和一可分離指向裝置模組的指 向裝置系統。該可分離模组不論是附著時，或是分離時經 由無線連接皆可與基座通訊。該模組包括其自己的電源供 應，例如電池’當附著到該基座時可斷線和再充電。 該可分離模組使用標準協定與該基座通訊。雖然該模组 可以是觸控板，搖桿，軌跡球，或其它指向裝置之_，所 有這些模組最好被建構以將其信號轉換成一標準使用者作 號協定’以與相同的基座單元通訊。因而，多種類型的浐 本紙乐尺度適用中國國家榡準（CNS ) A4規格（2丨0X297公釐） - , Ί — 装-- (讀先E讀背面之注意事項身填寫本頁)Α7 Β7 Patent Application Specification Correction Page (August 89) V. Description of Invention (4) The pointing device technology used for illustration is a touchpad. B. -3 圏 2 illustrates a pointing device system integrated in a portable computer assembly according to the present invention from a blasting perspective. The pointing device technology selected for illustration is also a touchpad. Figure 3 illustrates a generalized cross-sectional side view of the module and base of the present invention. FIG. 4 illustrates the pointing device module a in the form of a schematic block diagram. FIG. 5 illustrates the pointing device base in the form of a schematic block diagram. Fig. 6 illustrates a specific example of a pointing device module in a user's hand. Fig. 7 illustrates an alternative specific example of a pointing device module in a user's hand. Description of a preferred specific example First, referring to FIG. 1 'a pointing device combination', a special pair includes a touchpad system illustrated from a perspective perspective view. Figure 2 illustrates the same pointing device system integrated in a portable computer package. Both combinations include a touchpad module 10 ', a touchpad base 20, a touchpad base printed circuit board 30, a far-infrared receiving element 40, a frame combination 50, and a connector with The pointing device system is connected to the electric wire 60 of the computer. A touch sensing area 1 0 3 β for controlling the cursor is also shown. The module 10 includes a transmitter 270 that transmits a wireless signal to the receiver 40. When the module 10 is locked in the base 20, the module 10 has three contact areas 70 connecting the three contact areas 90 in the base 20. A tenon mechanism 100 includes a tenon 11 in the base 20, and the tenon module 10 is engaged in position by a long recess 80. The far-infrared receiving element 40 is placed in a support 130 in the frame assembly 50. Referring next to FIG. 3, the display module 10 and the base 20 are shown. The tenon mechanism 100 includes a tenon 110 'placed on an elastic support to hold the long groove 80 to adapt the paper scale to the Chinese national standard (CNS > A4 size (210X297 mm >); | _ ^ ------- ^ ------ ΐτ ------ i, (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) Staff of the Central Bureau of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs Cooperation Du Yin «. A7 B7 416036 V. Description of the invention (Background of the invention The present invention relates to a pointing device on a video display screen or a video projector. Pointing devices' such as a mouse, trackball, or touchpad are all people's week Known personal computer and workstation peripherals β This pointing device can quickly reposition the cursor on a TF screen, such as a video screen or video projector, and is quite useful in many texts, databases, and display programs The most common form of pointing device may be an electronic mouse, and the second most common is a trackball, and the trackpad, joystick, and pointing stick are also new types of pointing devices that are increasingly used by users. Group is a self-contained device including detection User action, translate this action to the desired cursor displacement, transmit displacement information, and receive all necessary devices of the central processing unit and architecture information from the central processing unit via certain electronic connectors or lines. The pointing device module uses one of the trackball 'touch pole' or pointing stick as a method to measure the user's actions. In order to operate, the pointing device module must be integrated into a larger combination, such as A portable computer combination, a keyboard plus a device assembly (which is connected to a personal computer via a wire), or a pointing device assembly (which is clipped to or placed next to a keyboard and connected to a personal computer via a wire). In all three cases, we say that the remaining combination is what remains after the module has been removed. A pointing device can be assembled on the remaining combination permanently or temporarily. Advantages of temporary installation It can be replaced when the module is broken, another mechanically compatible module can be used, and it is increased for the production process. Home Standard (CNS) Α4 Specification (210X297 ^ 7 Please read the precautions first. The Consumer Cooperatives of the Central Standards Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs printed 4l6 (^^ m35 Patent Application Specification Amendment Sheet (August 89)) A7 _ 87 V. Description of the invention (10) The present invention is not limited by the foregoing description, but is limited only by the scope of the attached patent application. Description of component symbols 10 Touchpad module 220 Battery power rectifier 20 Touchpad base 230, 240, 250, 260 lines 30 Touchpad base printed circuit board 270, Far-infrared emitter 40 Far-infrared receiving element 280 Diode 50 Frame combination 290 Resistor 51 User's hand 295 Resistor 53 Finger 300 Micro-processing ^ 60 Wire 301 Interface 70, 90 contact area 302 current limiter 80 long slot 330 resistance 100 latch mechanism 340, 350 signal line 101 finger 710 lever 103 touch sensing area 712 module Π 0 latch 714 slide switch 130 support 716, 718, 720 contact 200 touchpad core 722 Spring 210 Central Sample Bureau of the Ministry of Battery Economy—Industrial and Consumer Cooperation Du Yin ft I-------m-tt.. I — »--- In (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) -13-This paper size is applicable to the Chinese family standard (CNS M4 specification U10X297 mm) 416036 A7 B7 Printing Frame of Male Workers Consumer Cooperatives, Central Standards Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs 2. Description of the invention (2 Although this prior art method has been working well for some time, the mechanism that needs to electronically connect the child module to the remaining combination by physically binding the pointing device to the remaining combination, The application of the device and the comfort of the user are necessarily restricted. As personal computers expand their role in the exhibition industry through the availability of powerful display programs, the need for computer remote controls has increased. This computer remote control can be invented by increasing the wireless capability of the pointing device. Although this prior art method has been working well for some time, as in the example of a wireless trackball, its lack of compatibility with existing pointing device modules and related combinations necessarily limits the application of this device to remote controls. Usefulness. There is therefore a need for a remote control that can also be used as a primary pointing device. In addition, the creation of far-infrared file transfer standard specifications, such as those proposed by the Far-Infrared Data Association (IRDA), is used as a standard device to exchange files between computers or computers, and printers are inspiring personal computer manufacturers The infrared receiver and transmitter are integrated into the computer. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a pointing device system having a base and a detachable pointing device module. The detachable module can communicate with the base via wireless connection when it is attached or when it is detached. The module includes its own power supply, such as a battery ' that can be disconnected and recharged when attached to the base. The detachable module communicates with the base using a standard protocol. Although the module can be a trackpad, joystick, trackball, or other pointing device, all of these modules are preferably constructed to convert their signals into a standard user-numbered protocol to match the same base Unit communication. Therefore, many types of paper scales are applicable to China National Standards (CNS) A4 specifications (2 丨 0X297mm)-, Ί — equipment-(read the E notes on the back and fill in this page)
•1T ---線-----II I.——Γ 經濟部中央標準局員工消費合作社印製 416036 A 7 · _ ~~------- B7 五、發明説明（3 ) — 向裝置模組可相互變更來與該相同的基座單元使用。在一 具體實例中’該基座單元被包括做爲-可擴式電腦鍵盤的 一部份。 在—具體實例中，可使用兩種不同的資訊交換模式。在 一已連接楔式中，當該模組被連接到該基座，該模组可從 该基座早兀傳輪和接收資訊。從該基座單元接收到的資訊 可以是，例如，該指向裝置的架構資訊。在該遠端模式中 ，當斷線時，該模組將只傳輸到該基座單元。然而，替代 的具體實例可包括—當被移開時讓雙向通訊的接收器，雖 然這將增加額外成本。 最好，琢基座單元包括一有觸點的插座，當該指向裝置 模组被插入時，提供一硬線連接。該電路最好偵測插入， 並且在该無線發報器和接收器之間切換至供資訊傳輸的該 硬線連接。 在一较佳具體實例中，該可分離指向裝置模組易於爲單 一手莩所握住，以該手的手指操控該指向裝置輸入。該手 指可操控一觸控板，一指示棒，一小型搖桿，或一軌跡球 ’所有的這些模组可容易地被該手指碰到，而該剩餘的模 组被握在該手中。這可讓要被用做一指向裝置的該模組控 制在展示中的游標或視點。 將可從本發明的以下詳細敘述中，與該附圖一起，更了 解本發明的這些和其他目標。 附圖之簡要敘述 圖1以爆破觀點圖示一根據本發明的指向裝置系統。選擇 _____~ 6 - >紙張尺度賴t關家料（CNS ) &4雖（2似了9_7公釐） ' ---^ ---------1 J--裳------訂------線 (请先閱讀背面之注意寧項孑%寫本頁) Α7 Β7 號專利申請案 說明書修正頁(89年8月） 五、發明説明（4 ) 用來圖示的該指向裝置技術是一觸控板。 B. -3 圏2以爆破觀點圖示一根據本發明整合在一可攜式電腦組 合中的指向裝置系統。選擇用來圖示的該指向裝置技術也是 一觸控板。 圖3圖示本發明該模組和基座的一般化橫斷面側視圖。 圖4以概要方塊圖的形式圖示該指向裝置模組a 圖5以概要方塊圖的形式圖示該指向裝置基座。 圖6圖示一指向裝置模组在使用者手中的具體實例a 圖7圖示一指向裝置模組在使用者手中的一替代具體實 例。 較佳具體實例之敘述 首先參考圖1 ’ 一指向裝置組合’特对包括一以爆破透視 觀點圖示的觸控板系統。圖2圖示一整合於可攜式電腦組合 中的相同的指向裝置系統。兩種組合均包括一觸控板模組 10 ’ 一觸控板基座20，一觸控板基座印刷電路版30，一遠 紅外線接收元件40，一訊框組合50，和有連接器將該指向 裝置系統連接到該電腦的電線6 0。也圖示一控制游標的觸控 感應區域1 0 3 β 該模组10包括一將無線信號傳送到接收器40的發報器 270。當模組1〇被鎖在基座20内時，模組丨〇有三個接觸區 域70將在基座20内的三個接觸區域90連接起來。一卡榫 機構100包括一在基座20内的卡榫11〇，以一長條形凹陷 80將卡榫模組1〇嚙合在位置上。該遠紅外線接收元件4〇被 放在訊框組合50内的支撐130中。 其次參考圖3，顯示模组10和基座20。該卡榫機構1〇〇 , 包括一放在彈性支撐上的卡榫110 ’卡住長條形凹縫8〇以將 本紙乐尺度適用中國國家揉隼（CNS > A4规格（210X297公釐> |_^-------^------ΐτ------i, (請先Μ讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 經濟部t央標窣局員工消费合作杜印«. 經濟部中央標準局員工消费合作社印製 416036 A7 - _________ B7 五'發明説明（5 ) ^ " 模组㈣緊於位置上。可用-隻手指101壓住卡禪機構1〇〇 並且讓卡榫110離開長條形凹缝8〇而讓該卡榫機構1〇〇將模 組10釋出基座20。一小彈簧120將該模組1〇推出該基座2〇 。以彈簧爲基礎的接觸70緊壓住接觸9〇，該接觸㈧可能是 稍微下陷，以在另一端卡住模組1 〇。 v亥觸匕板模组1〇的電子方塊圖顯示於圖4中。一觸控板 核〜200產生一數位化號，該數位信號是將在表面1〇3所 偵測到的手指移動翻譯爲一在線25〇上與指向裝置該串列 標準，或基座所了解的另一協定相容的♦列資料流的資料 。除了一觸控板核心之外，在模组丨〇中可使用其他核心， 例如一軌跡球核心或一指示棒核心。 以可控制的低電源模式，該模式在將電源供應到核心2 〇 〇 的線2 6 0上產生一電源供應器信號，而將兩個或更多電池 2 1 〇連接到一電池電源整流器220 。在遠端模式中，一信 號線2 4 0被電阻2 9 0拉至〇伏特，此舉啓動了整波器2 2 〇 並且因而將電源從電池供應至核心2 〇 〇 。在被連接模式中 ，該供應經由一二極體280從信號線GND 230和VEXT 240而來’而電池電源整流器22〇被在線vext 240上的 信號設定至低電源模式。 在線2 5 0上資料的串列資料流被送到紅外線發射器2 7 〇 供播線傳輸’或者’當該模組被插入該基座時，被送到接 觸70A供一硬線連接。 該遠紅外線發射器270從該串列資料流250產生一遠紅 外線信號。當該模组被連接時，該接觸7 〇連接該信號線 -8 - 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS ) Λ4規格（210X 297公釐） I!----i^.------ΐτ------0 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項V'/寫本頁) 416036 A7 B7 經濟部中央樣準局員工消費合作社印製 五、發明説明（6 GND230，VEXT 240 ’和該串列資料流線25〇到在該 基座20的接觸90a-90c。 〃 指向裝置基座的方塊圖圖示於圖5 。一微處理器3〇〇從 該接觸90a來的信號線340上’或從該遠紅外線接收器 來的該信號線3 5 0接收該串列資料。根據以下所述的選擇 演算法，該微處理器3 00使用信號340或信號35〇並且經 由在介面301上的一適合的協定，例如一 ps/2，率列，或 ADB通訊協定，將該被選擇的位移資訊通訊至主機。由於 孩微處理器3 00承受了有關先前技術的指向裝置的所有工 作’即使當該模组在遠端，對該主機而言該系統似乎是先 前技術的指向裝置。在遠端模组中的微處理器3 0〇和核心 電路2 0 0之間做功能的區分以最小化在該核心單元中所需 的電路。如所不的微處理器3 〇 〇包括該微處理器執行其被 要求的功能所需的相關的記憶體。 —電流限制器3 2 0經由接觸9 〇 b將電流被限制的電源供 應器供應至該模组，當被連接時以接觸9 〇 c做爲接地，並 且保護該剩餘的组合免於意外的短路。 當該模組在遠端時，對該微處理器而言代表要使用哪一 個輸入做爲位移來源的該選擇演算法是根據下拉式 電阻3 3 0 的行爲而將在線340上的信號帶至〇v。當該模組被連接時 ’該信號2 5 0經由接觸元件7 〇 a和9 〇 a被遞送到信號3 4 〇 。在此架構中以及該觸控板輸出是在高阻抗狀態的非傳輸 期間内，由於該電阻2 9 5是比電阻3 3 〇小的値，在遠端模 组10内的該上拉式電阻295將在線340上的信號帶到接近 --I-----------IT------線 (請先閏讀背面之注意事項一i,J>寫本莨) . 本紙張尺度適用中S國家標準（CNS ) Λ4規格（力〇 9 X 297公釐） 經濟部中央榡準局貝工消費合作社印製 416036 A7 ^ —-------- --B7 五、發明説明（7 ) ~ VSS。在資料傳輸期間’在線25〇上的該信號由於其數位 的性處而t 〇ν(觸控板輸出被清除)或vss(觸控板輸出是 在高阻抗狀態）的値。 該選擇演算法是根據在微處理器的固定期間内讀取在線 3 40上的信號値，通常是i ms 。該演算法爲：選擇在線 3 4 0上的该仏號做爲該位移資訊來源，除了若在線3 4 〇上 的該信號的最後N定期讀取値已被發現等於〇v，在此情況 下選擇信號3 50。 ▲遠‘模组1 0被連接到基座單元2 0時，爲了保留電源 ，線240被應用到紅外線發射器27〇的控制輸入。控制輸 入將發射器270設定爲低功率當被設定成高時。在線240 上的0 V伏特資料讀取代表該模组被釋出，此舉依序將紅外 線發射器2 7 0帶至啓動射出（控制輸入値低時）。當該控制 輸入値是高的，如當接觸70b連接到接觸90b時所產生的 ’經由其控制輸入將紅外線發射器設定爲一低功率模式。 本發明的替代具體實例是可能的β例如，除了適於放入 圖3所示的一插座内的該遠端機構，也可在鍵盤的前面插入 一像插座的插頭，或簡單地爲電線所連接。雖然未顯示於 圖4和5中，圖5的該電流限制器3 2 0，當被連接時，可連 接到在遠端模組1 0内的充電電池2 1 0。除了 一紅外線發射 器，也可使用例如無線電頻率發射器=> 圖6圖示在使用者的手51内的遠端單元10 ，此圖圖示 ，當將該模组1 1 0抓在該使用者的手中時，手指5 3如何可 容易地接觸到該觸控板表面103 。這可透過將該指向裝置 ________- Ί 0 -_. _____...._ _________ 本紙張尺度適用中國國家椟準（CNS ) 規格（2ΙΟΧ：297公楚） ---1------^衣------1Τ------^ (請先聞讀背面之注意事項具 ：¾本頁) · 經濟部中央標準局員工消費合作社印製 416036 A7 - --------------B7 五、發明説明（8 ) 模組製造成長且薄，該所要的觸控板表面應在該指向模組 邊緣二英吋内來達成。或者，可使用一軌跡球，指示棒， 或搖桿來代替觸控板表面1〇3 如從圖6可看到的，透過將該接觸放在該模组臨近發報器 270的尾端來避免在使用者手中接觸70A-70C之間的接觸 ，並且达離使用者的手51的手掌◊同樣地，在插入和移開 時也it供安全，如從圖3可看到的，由於該使用者的手指 1〇1在相對於該接觸7〇 A_70C的模组尾端釋出。 在圖6中觸控板模纽在使用者手中的方向最好從在電腦插 座内的方向轉9 0度。因而，一旦偵測到該模组的移動時， 該X和Y軸最好在敕體中反轉，以致於手指向上移動導致 在該顯示器上也向上移動，而當該模組被附著到該電腦時 ，則會是一水平移動。 透過讀取線2 4 0來偵'測該模組的移動。在此一具體實例 中，該觸控板核心與線240 —起被連接做爲—輸入，並且 在線240上的一〇v伏特資料解析代表該模組被釋出，此依 次啓動該X和Y料核心的移位，以致於水平變成垂直a 圖7圖示一替代具體實例中，其中一旦移動—滑動開關 7 14時，桿710透過插入模組712内的洞中將該模组7 12 卡在位置上》桿710也以被絕緣橡膠分隔的三個接觸716 ’ 7 18和720來提供電子連接。當桿710被釋放時，渾簧 722將該模组推出該插座。 如所示’對多種類型的輸入裝置而言提供了容易的可製 造性’由於所有該元件，除了依使用者輸入的特殊類型而 _______-11 -___ 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標率（CNS ) A4規格（210X297公釐) — ^ ^ ； I 裝.ΪΤ------^ (請先閱讀背面之注意事項-"S寫本頁) . 416036 經濟部中央標準局員工消費合作社印褽 A1 B7 五、發明説明（9 ) " 製造的核心200之外，不論該輸入裝置是一觸控板，指示 棒等*爲相同。事實上’一特殊的插座可被放在如在圖 中所示的泫觸控板1 〇3的區域，以接收有一觸控板，一指 示棒，或軌跡球其中之一的單元的插座，提供進一步的標 準化。此例如一軌跡球的可插入模组將包括該軌跡球移動 所需的光學解碼器’並且一插座將有足夠空間來容納不僅 是觸控板，也包括—軌跡球。如所偏好的，爲了指向裝置 的目的可使用一小軌跡球。 本發明可使用於許多應用中，例如在一展示用的顯示器 上控制游標’或用於在流覽該網際網路時控制網路流覽器。 此外，除了游標之外，該指向裝置也可控制該视點，例如 在—3維飛行模擬應用中，其中該螢幕以視點向前或向後， 向兩傍，等根據該指向裝置的移動來反映該使用者視點。 在另一替代具體實例中，本發明可使用該紅外線發射器 即使當該遠端模组被附著時。在此一具體實例中，當附著 時，相對於泫電池，該紅外線發射器可被該主電源啓動並 且當被移開時，被該電池啓動。這將減少其中一種接觸的 需求’‘並且也減少了該微處理器在不同來源之間做選擇的 需求。可在該基座上安裝上兩個紅外線接收器’當該模組 被附著時，一個向外且一個向内。本發明的另一替代具體 實例對熟於先前技術的人將很明顯。 在元全敍述本發明的一個和各種替代的較佳具體實例之 後’對那些熟於先前技術的人而言將認識到，給予在此的 敎義，不偏離本發明的各種替代方和相等物是存在的。因而 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS ) A4規格（2丨0X297公釐） I I n | J— i 訂 線 {诗先閱讀背面之注意事項·、寫本頁} 4l6(^^m35號專利申請案 說明書修正頁(89年8月） A7 _ 87 五、發明説明（10) 本發明不被前述的敘述所限制’而僅為所附申請專利範圍所 限制。 元件符號說明 10 觸控板模組 220 電池電源整流器 20 觸控板基座 230,240,250,260 線 30 觸控板基座印刷電路板 270 , 遠紅外線發射器 40 遠紅外線接收元件 280 二極體 50 訊框組合 290 電阻 51 使用者的手 295 電阻 53 手指 300 微處理^拜 60 電線 301 介面 70,90 接觸區域 302 電流限制器 80 長條形凹縫 330 電阻 100 卡榫機構 340,350 信號線 101 手指 710 桿 103 觸控感應區域 712 模組 Π0 卡榫 714 滑動開關 130 支撐 716,718,720 接觸 200 觸控板核心 722 彈簧 210 電池 經濟部中央樣準局—工消费合作杜印ft I - 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In (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) -13 - 本紙張尺度適用中國圉家標筚（CNS M4規格U10X297公釐）• 1T --- line ----- II I .—— Γ Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Central Standards Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 416036 A 7 · _ ~~ ------- B7 V. Description of the Invention (3) — The device modules can be changed to each other to use the same base unit. In a specific example 'the base unit is included as part of an expandable computer keyboard. In a specific example, two different modes of information exchange can be used. In a connected wedge, when the module is connected to the base, the module can transmit and receive information from the base early. The information received from the base unit may be, for example, architecture information of the pointing device. In this remote mode, when disconnected, the module will only transfer to the base unit. However, specific examples of alternatives could include receivers that allow two-way communication when removed, although this would add extra cost. Preferably, the base unit includes a contact socket that provides a hard-wired connection when the pointing device module is inserted. The circuit preferably detects insertion and switches between the wireless transmitter and receiver to the hard-wired connection for information transmission. In a preferred embodiment, the detachable pointing device module is easy to hold by a single hand, and the pointing device is used to control the input of the pointing device. The finger can control a touchpad, a pointing stick, a small joystick, or a trackball. All these modules can be easily touched by the finger, and the remaining modules are held in the hand. This allows the module to be used as a pointing device to control the cursor or viewpoint in the display. These and other objects of the invention will be better understood from the following detailed description of the invention, together with the drawings. Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 illustrates a pointing device system according to the present invention from a blasting perspective. Select _____ ~ 6-> Paper size depends on Guan Jialian (CNS) & 4 though (2 is like 9_7 mm) '--- ^ --------- 1 J-- 衣- ----- Order ------ line (please read the note on the back of Ning Xiang 孑% to write this page) Α7 Β7 Patent Application Specification Revised Page (August 89) V. Description of Invention (4) The pointing device technology used for illustration is a touchpad. B. -3 圏 2 illustrates a pointing device system integrated in a portable computer assembly according to the present invention from a blasting perspective. The pointing device technology selected for illustration is also a touchpad. Figure 3 illustrates a generalized cross-sectional side view of the module and base of the present invention. FIG. 4 illustrates the pointing device module a in the form of a schematic block diagram. FIG. 5 illustrates the pointing device base in the form of a schematic block diagram. Fig. 6 illustrates a specific example of a pointing device module in a user's hand. Fig. 7 illustrates an alternative specific example of a pointing device module in a user's hand. Description of a preferred specific example First, referring to FIG. 1 'a pointing device combination', a special pair includes a touchpad system illustrated from a perspective perspective view. Figure 2 illustrates the same pointing device system integrated in a portable computer package. Both combinations include a touchpad module 10 ', a touchpad base 20, a touchpad base printed circuit board 30, a far-infrared receiving element 40, a frame combination 50, and a connector with The pointing device system is connected to the electric wire 60 of the computer. A touch sensing area 1 0 3 β for controlling the cursor is also shown. The module 10 includes a transmitter 270 that transmits a wireless signal to the receiver 40. When the module 10 is locked in the base 20, the module 10 has three contact areas 70 connecting the three contact areas 90 in the base 20. A tenon mechanism 100 includes a tenon 11 in the base 20, and the tenon module 10 is engaged in position by a long recess 80. The far-infrared receiving element 40 is placed in a support 130 in the frame assembly 50. Referring next to FIG. 3, the display module 10 and the base 20 are shown. The tenon mechanism 100 includes a tenon 110 'placed on an elastic support to hold the long groove 80 to adapt the paper scale to the Chinese national standard (CNS > A4 size (210X297 mm >); | _ ^ ------- ^ ------ ΐτ ------ i, (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) Staff of the Central Bureau of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs Cooperative Du Yin «. Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Central Standards Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 416036 A7-_________ B7 Five 'invention description (5) ^ " The module is tightly positioned. Available-only 101 fingers to hold the card Zen mechanism 1〇 〇 and let the tenon 110 leave the long recess 80 and let the tenon mechanism 100 release the module 10 from the base 20. A small spring 120 pushes the module 10 out of the base 20. The spring-based contact 70 tightly presses the contact 90. The contact ㈧ may be slightly sunken to catch the module 10 at the other end. The electronic block diagram of the vhai contact board module 10 is shown in FIG. 4 A. A touchpad core ~ 200 generates a digitized number, which is a digital signal that translates the finger movement detected on the surface 103 into a serial standard on the line 25 and the pointing device. Or another protocol compatible data of the data stream known by the base. In addition to a touchpad core, other cores such as a trackball core or a pointer core can be used in the module. In a controllable low power mode, this mode generates a power supply signal on line 2 60 that supplies power to the core 2000, and connects two or more batteries 2 10 to a battery power rectifier 220 In the remote mode, a signal line 240 is pulled to 0 volts by a resistor 290, which activates the rectifier 2 2 0 and thus supplies power from the battery to the core 2 0. In the connected mode The supply comes from a signal line GND 230 and VEXT 240 via a diode 280, and the battery power rectifier 22 is set to a low power mode by a signal on the line vext 240. Serial data from the data on line 2 50 The stream is sent to the infrared transmitter 270 for broadcast line transmission 'or' when the module is inserted into the base, it is sent to the contact 70A for a hard-wired connection. The far-infrared transmitter 270 from the serial data Stream 250 generates a far-infrared signal. When the module is connected, the contact 7 〇 connects the signal line -8-This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) Λ4 specification (210X 297 mm) I! ---- i ^ .----- -ΐτ ------ 0 (Please read the precautions on the back V '/ write this page) 416036 A7 B7 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Central Procurement Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 5. Description of the invention (6 GND230, VEXT 240' and The tandem data stream line 250 to the contacts 90a-90c at the base 20.方块 The block diagram of the pointing device base is shown in Figure 5. A microprocessor 300 receives the serial data from the signal line 340 'from the contact 90a or the signal line 350 from the far-infrared receiver. According to the selection algorithm described below, the microprocessor 300 uses the signal 340 or the signal 350 and passes a suitable protocol on the interface 301, such as a ps / 2, a rate series, or an ADB communication protocol. The selected displacement information is communicated to the host. Since the microprocessor 300 has performed all the work related to the pointing device of the prior art ', even when the module is remote, the system appears to the host as the pointing device of the prior art. Functional distinction is made between the microprocessor 300 and the core circuit 2000 in the remote module to minimize the circuitry required in the core unit. The microprocessor 300 includes the associated memory required by the microprocessor to perform its required function. — The current limiter 3 2 0 supplies the current-limited power supply to the module via contact 9 0b, and when connected is connected to contact 9 0c as the ground, and protects the remaining combination from accidental short circuit . When the module is remote, the selection algorithm that represents which input to use as the source of displacement for the microprocessor is based on the behavior of the pull-down resistor 3 3 0 to bring the signal on line 340 to 〇v. When the module is connected ’The signal 2 50 is delivered to the signal 3 4 0 via the contact elements 70a and 90a. In this architecture and during the non-transmission period of the high-impedance state of the touchpad, since the resistor 2 95 is smaller than the resistor 3 3 0, the pull-up resistor in the remote module 10 295 will bring the signal on line 340 to the close to the --I ----------- IT ------ line (please first read the precautions on the back i, J > writing book 莨). This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) Λ4 specification (force 09 X 297 mm) Printed by the Shellfish Consumer Cooperative of the Central Bureau of Standards of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 416036 A7 ^ ---------- --B7 5 Description of the invention (7) ~ VSS. During the data transmission period, the signal on line 25 is due to its digital nature, t 0ν (touchpad output is cleared) or vss (touchpad output is in a high impedance state). The selection algorithm is based on reading the signal on line 3 40 within a fixed period of the microprocessor, usually i ms. The algorithm is: the 仏 number on the line 3 4 0 is selected as the source of the displacement information, except that if the last N of the signal on the line 3 〇 is regularly read 定期 has been found to be equal to 0 v, in this case Select signal 3 50. ▲ Far ‘When module 10 is connected to base unit 20, in order to retain power, line 240 is applied to the control input of infrared transmitter 27o. Control inputs set the transmitter 270 to low power when set to high. Reading the 0 V volt data on line 240 indicates that the module was released, which in turn brought the infrared transmitter 2 70 to the start-up emission (when the control input is low). When the control input 値 is high, as generated when the contact 70b is connected to the contact 90b, the infrared transmitter is set to a low power mode via its control input. Alternative specific examples of the present invention are possible. For example, in addition to the remote mechanism adapted to fit into a socket shown in FIG. 3, a socket-like plug can also be inserted in front of the keyboard, or simply by a wire connection. Although not shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the current limiter 3 2 0 of Fig. 5 can be connected to the rechargeable battery 2 10 in the remote module 10 when connected. In addition to an infrared transmitter, for example, a radio frequency transmitter can be used. Figure 6 illustrates the remote unit 10 in the user's hand 51. This figure illustrates that when the module 1 1 0 is held in the In the user's hand, how can the finger 5 3 easily touch the touchpad surface 103. This can be achieved by using the pointing device ________- Ί 0 -_. _____...._ _________ This paper size is applicable to China National Standards (CNS) specifications (2ΙΟχ: 297 Gongchu) --- 1 ----- -^ 衣 ------ 1Τ ------ ^ (Please read the notes on the back first: ¾ This page) · Printed by the Consumers' Cooperative of the Central Standards Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 416036 A7----- ---------- B7 V. Description of the invention (8) The module manufacturing is growing and thin, and the desired touchpad surface should be achieved within two inches of the edge of the pointing module. Alternatively, a trackball, pointing stick, or joystick can be used instead of the trackpad surface 103. As can be seen from FIG. 6, this contact can be avoided by placing the contact near the end of the transmitter 270 of the module. The contact between the 70A-70C in the user's hand, and the palm of the hand 51 away from the user's hand, is also it safe for insertion and removal, as can be seen from FIG. The person's finger 101 is released at the end of the module relative to the contact 70A_70C. In FIG. 6, the direction of the touchpad module in the user's hand is preferably turned 90 degrees from the direction in the computer socket. Therefore, once the movement of the module is detected, the X and Y axes are preferably reversed in the corpus callosum, so that the upward movement of a finger causes the display to also move upward, and when the module is attached to the When the computer, it will be a horizontal movement. Detect the movement of the module by reading the line 2 4 0. In this specific example, the core of the touchpad is connected as input with line 240, and the analysis of a 10v volt data on line 240 represents that the module is released, which in turn starts the X and Y The core of the material is shifted so that the horizontal becomes vertical a. Figure 7 illustrates an alternative specific example, where once the slide switch 7 14 is moved, the lever 710 inserts the module 7 12 card through the hole inserted in the module 712. In position, the pole 710 also provides electrical connections with three contacts 716 '7 18 and 720 separated by insulating rubber. When the lever 710 is released, the spring 722 pushes the module out of the socket. As shown 'provides easy manufacturability for many types of input devices' As all the components, except for the special type input by the user, _______- 11 -___ This paper standard applies to China National Standards (CNS ) A4 size (210X297mm) — ^ ^; I installed .ΪΤ ------ ^ (Please read the precautions on the back- &S; write this page). 416036 Printed by the Consumers' Cooperative of the Central Standards Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs褽 A1 B7 V. Description of the invention (9) " Except for the core 200 manufactured, the input device is the same regardless of whether the input device is a touchpad, etc. *. In fact, 'a special socket can be placed in the area of the trackpad 103 as shown in the figure to receive the socket of a unit with a trackpad, a pointing stick, or a trackball, Provide further standardization. This pluggable module such as a trackball will include the optical decoder 'required for the trackball to move and a socket will have enough space to accommodate not only the trackpad, but also the trackball. As preferred, a small trackball can be used for the purpose of pointing the device. The present invention can be used in many applications, such as controlling a cursor 'on a display for display, or for controlling a web browser while browsing the internet. In addition, in addition to the cursor, the pointing device can also control the viewpoint, for example, in a 3-dimensional flight simulation application, where the screen is forward or backward with the viewpoint, to both sides, and so on. The user viewpoint. In another alternative embodiment, the present invention may use the infrared transmitter even when the remote module is attached. In this specific example, the infrared emitter can be activated by the main power source and can be activated by the battery when removed, relative to a plutonium battery. This will reduce the need for one of these contacts, 'and also the need for the microprocessor to choose between different sources. Two infrared receivers can be mounted on the base 'when the module is attached, one outward and one inward. Another alternative embodiment of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. After Yuanquan describes one or more preferred specific examples of the present invention, 'for those familiar with the prior art, it will be recognized that the meaning given herein does not depart from the various alternatives and equivalents of the present invention. It exists. Therefore, this paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (2 丨 0X297mm) II n | J— i Threading {Notes on reading the back of poems, write this page} 4l6 (^^ m35 patent application Amendment page of the case description (August 89) A7 _ 87 V. Description of the invention (10) The present invention is not limited by the foregoing description, but is limited only by the scope of the attached patent application. Component symbol description 10 Touchpad module 220 Battery power rectifier 20 Touchpad base 230, 240, 250, 260 Line 30 Touchpad base printed circuit board 270, Far-infrared emitter 40 Far-infrared receiving element 280 Diode 50 Frame combination 290 Resistor 51 User's hand 295 Resistor 53 Finger 300 Micro processing ^ Bye 60 Wire 301 Interface 70, 90 Contact area 302 Current limiter 80 Long slot 330 Resistor 100 Tenon mechanism 340, 350 Signal line 101 Finger 710 Rod 103 Touch sensing area 712 Module Π0 Tongue 714 Slide switch 130 Support 716, 718, 720 Contact 200 Touchpad core 722 Spring 210 Central sample bureau of the Ministry of Battery Economy-Industrial and consumer cooperation Du Yin ft I-------m-t t.. i — »---·. In (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) -13-This paper size applies to China's family standard (CNS M4 specification U10X297 mm)