TW548578B - Data input device using rotational operation - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a data input device using rotational operation, which can provide simple and smooth operation during operating data with complex structure or entering text information. The data input device according to the present invention comprises a rotational operation portion for detecting the movement following with the rotational operation. The rotational operation portion is divided into a plurality of sections, and these sections are configured with contact detection portions for detecting if the section is contacted during the rotational operation. The data input device is further configured with a central pressing operation detection portion near the central position of the rotational operation portion for detecting the pressing operation. The data input device can also be configured with a regional pressing operation detection portion in each section of the rotational operation portion for detecting the pressing operation in each section, or being further configured with a regional pressing operation portion in at least one section from the sections of the rotational operation portion for detecting the pressing operation.

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548578 A7 B7 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. 5. Description of the invention (υ [Technical Field] The present invention provides an information input device using a rotating operation, which is an input device related to an intelligence machine. [Technical Background] Press Various input devices such as keyboards, mice, trackballs, and joysticks have been proposed for such input devices, and have been used for a long time. However, when using keyboards in this type of input devices, a variety of input devices can be used. Text information, but because the operation is more complicated, it is quite difficult for beginners to use. Therefore, recently, beginners, including seniors, have been trying to learn keyboard operation. However, after all, the body's functional response The farmer's can't operate complicated operations such as the familiar keyboard, so I expect input devices that can perform input, selection, and reading functions with simple operations. In addition, when using a mouse, trackball, joystick, etc. Although the operation is relatively simple, when the input person selects a variety of text for more complicated menus When inputting, the operation process is very complicated. For example, the CATV receiving device of the new generation, etc., with the evolution of multi-channel, the menu overview display function has also improved, so it is also expected that a simple operation can be used to select all Need the emergence of operating equipment for the purpose item. In addition, 'When using a mobile phone to read the web page (such as the Γ] [model service provided by NTT Do Co Mo company), it is necessary to have a superior carrying action It is easy to read and select. However, 'up to now, for the information of complex structures, this paper standard (T 圏 National Takazumi Standard (CNS) A4 standard coffee can be used)-- 3-(Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page} Installation — 丨 丨 丨 Order 丨 — ^ 丨 — 丨. V. Description of the invention (2) The input device for simple reading operation or input operation has not been developed yet [Invention] In view of this, the present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, so it provides a type of information that can be operated with a complex structure or input text information. At this time, it is also possible to simply and smoothly operate the information input device of the information device. In order to achieve the above-mentioned subject of the present invention, the following components are provided. That is, the information input device provided by the present invention is provided for detection. A rotation operation unit that generates a movement amount following a rotation operation; a plurality of partial regions are formed by division, and a contact detection is provided in the partial region above i to detect whether there is a contact when performing a rotation operation on each of the partial regions The rotation operation unit detects the operation following rotation. The contact detection unit detects whether any of the areas is contacted when the rotation operation is not performed. Employees ’Cooperatives, Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs The printing of the information input device detects the operation of the specific operation object in the partial area, such as a contact rotation operation on the part 丨 or a contact rotation operation on the second portion. The "specific operation object" referred to here refers to, for example, a selection item on a menu as shown on an information terminal, a sheet in a trial program, text data, and text input displayed on a liquid crystal display surface of a mobile phone. Wait. The information input device can also detect the rotation operation of the contact of the fifth partial area as the operation of the first operation object in each of the partial areas and perform the rotation of the contact of the second partial area. The operation is to detect the second operation object. 548578

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This part of the area roughly separates the turning operation part into two parts, one of which is a counterclockwise (or clockwise) turning operation on the first part of the area, and the other part is on the second part of the area. Clockwise (or counterclockwise) rotation operation, and detects the amount of movement in that direction ° The information input device is further equipped with a push operation that can detect the vicinity of the center point of the rotation operation section The center presses the operation detection section. The information input device may further include an area pressing operation measuring unit capable of detecting the pressing operation of each of the partial areas within each of the partial operation areas of the rotary operation portion. Alternatively, there is provided an area push operation detection section capable of detecting at least one of the partial areas of the rotary operation section and capable of detecting the push operation of the partial area. The information input device further includes a rotation operation portion, an area indicating element, and a contact operation detection portion. Among them, the 泫 rotation operation portion is freely rotatable and is provided on the substrate, and 俾 detects a rotation amount following the rotation operation. ^ The area indicating element is fixed on the substrate, and the area 'rotated by the rotation operation portion' is divided into a partial area corresponding to a specific rotation range; The contact operation detection portion is a partial area distinguished according to the area indicating element Part of the area above the center, it is detected whether there is any contact with the area during the turning operation. It can also be distinguished in each partial area t, the rotary operation of the contact of the rotary operation portion in this partial area, and the contact operation of the contact of the rotary operation portion in other partial areas. This area indicating element can also divide the rotation area of the rotary operation section into

The paper size is the national standard of the country 剌 S) A4 size (210 x 297 g

Please read the precautions on the back, and then I I page IIIIII Order 548578 Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (4) Upper area, lower area, left area, and right area And when the turning operation is performed in a counterclockwise (or clockwise) direction when the upper area is contacted, and when the turning operation is performed in a clockwise (or counterclockwise) direction when the lower area is contacted, Measure the amount of movement in this direction of rotation. In addition, when the left area is turned in a counterclockwise (or clockwise) rotation operation, and when the right area is turned in a clockwise (or counterclockwise) rotation operation, The amount of movement in this rotation direction. Similar to this kind of rotation direction detection, it can also detect one of the upper and lower areas, or the left and right areas. Alternatively, both upper and lower areas, or left and right areas are detected at the same time. This detection of the rotation operation can also divide the rotation area of the rotation operation portion into a plurality of areas, and the two partial areas are slightly axisymmetrical to each other. A push operation detection section for detecting a push operation may be further provided on the outside of the rotation area of the rotary operation section at a position corresponding to each partial area. In the vicinity of the boundary between each part of the area, a betting operation detection unit that can detect the betting operation can be further set up. The turning operation section may further include a first switch section that is turned on or off in response to the number of rotations, and a second switch section that recognizes clockwise or counterclockwise rotation. Based on the above description, the present invention utilizes the setting of a rotating operation section and the paper size. The paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page)

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V. Description of the invention (5) Printed detection section by the Employees' Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and further set up the central press detection section, or the press operation detection section of a part of the rotation operation section , And the detection input operation, so even when the operation structure is quite complex information, or when entering text information, can be extremely simple and smooth operation. [Brief description of the formula] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the external configuration of the information input device 1 and the information terminal 30 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the mechanical components of the information input device 1. Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the information input device 1 and the information terminal 30 program. FIG. 4 is an operation specification classification table of the information input device 1. FIG. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance and functions of the information input device 1. FIG. FIG. 6 shows an example of an operation for inputting numbers using the information input device 1. FIG. 7 is an operation explanation example of selecting an item using the information input device 1. Fig. 8 is an example of the operation using the information input device 1 to input r-force and 々 characters. Fig. 9 is an example of an operation description using the left and right areas of the operation panel 3 to input "force and letter". Fig. 10 is an explanatory example of the force, 力, and Kanji conversion using the information input device 1. Fig. 11 is an example of an operation for selecting the same item using the left and right areas. Fig. 12 is an example of the operation for setting on or off by pressing a button. Fig. 13 is an example of an operation description of scrolling cultural and information. FIG. 14 is an example of an operation for selecting a file by the file manager 18. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) -7- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) «-装 --------— # Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economy Printed by the employee consumer cooperative 548578 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (6) Figure 15 shows a modified example (1) of the information input device 1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a modified example (2) of the information input device 1 according to the first embodiment. Fig. 17 is a modification (3) of the information input device 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 18 is a modification (4) of the information input device 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 19 is a modification (5) of the information input device 1 according to the first embodiment. Fig. 20 is a modification (6) of the information input device 1 according to the first embodiment. Fig. 21 is a case ⑴ of a modified example of the information input device 1 according to the first embodiment. Fig. 22 is a casing of a modified example of the information input device 1 of the first embodiment (2). Fig. 23 is a diagram showing the appearance of the remote controller 51 and the appearance of the television according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram of the mechanical components of the remote controller 51 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 25 is a signal flow diagram of the remote controller 51 according to the second embodiment. Fig. 26 is an explanatory example of operating a television using the remote controller 51 of the second embodiment. Fig. 27 is a modification (1) of the remote controller 51 according to the second embodiment. Fig. 28 is a modified example (2) of the remote controller 51 according to the second embodiment. Fig. 29 is a schematic diagram of the mechanical components of the remote control 51 according to the second embodiment (1) (2). Fig. 30 is an external configuration diagram of a remote control 71 for a car navigation system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 31 is a schematic diagram of a mobile phone according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 32 is a schematic diagram of the mechanical constituent elements of a dial unit 100 of a fifth embodiment of the present invention. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 public love) -8----------- 丨 installed -------- order ----- I-- -(Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) 548578 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (7) Figure 33 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the gear 104 in the fifth embodiment. Fig. 34 is a schematic circle of the rotation detecting member of the dial unit according to the fifth embodiment. [Illustration of Symbols] Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Consumer Cooperatives 1 Information input device 2a Central button 2b Press button 2c Shaft 3 Rotate the operation panel 3a Surface 3b Back 4 Metal shock 5 Parallel electrode 7 Interlayer sheet 8a, 8b Contact detector 9 Housing 10 Opening 11a, lib Press buttons ll, llf, llg, llh Press button 12 Opening 14 Center line indicator 16 Select item 18 File manager 19 Partial area display mark 20 Component driver 21 OS 22 application 23a root directory 23b file 23c table 29 anti-slip rib 30 information terminal 31 day surface 33 touchpad 34 groove 40 rotation axis 41 rib 51 remote control 54 frame 45 television 46 infrared receiver 47 infrared signal 45a Period field 45b Time field 45c Channel field This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ~ ------------ C Please read the notes on the back first (Fill in this page) · I ---- II Order --- 548578 A7

V. Description of the invention (8) 45d 55 Program field opening 48 Infrared light emitting section 54a'54b'54c, 54d Claw " section 2d Screw hole 81a Selecting position 71 Remote control 74 Turning direction identification circuit 75 Buffer 76 Clock pulse generation Circuit 77 AND circuit 78 Amplifying circuit 79 Light-emitting diode 81c Selecting position 91 Liquid crystal display 92 Frame 100 Dial unit 104 Gear 105 Turning direction identification plate 113 Opening 115 Mid plate 116 Base plate 121 Left clamp 122 Right clamp Piece 129 groove 123 protrusion 111 metal sleeve 106, 108 contact [preferred embodiment of the invention] 109a, 109b metal element ----------- «-install (please read first (Notes on the back then fill out this page)

I n n n δ, printed by I I Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Please refer to the illustration below for a detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. [First Embodiment] Referring to Figs. 1 to 22, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. FIG. 1 is an external configuration diagram of the information input device 1 using the information input device 1 of this embodiment as the input device of the information terminal 30. As shown in FIG. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the mechanical components of the information input device 1. Figure 3 shows that when the information input device 1 is used as the input device of the information terminal 30, the paper size of the program of the information terminal 30 applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 x 297 mm) -10 · 548578 A7 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 5. Illustration of the relationship between the invention description (9) and the information input device 1. Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the classification of the operation specifications of the intelligence input device 1. Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the correlation between the appearance and functions of the information turn-in device 1. The figures 6 to 14 show examples of operation when the information input device i is used as the input device of the information terminal 30. Figs. I5 to 22 are schematic diagrams showing variations of the information input device i. &lt; Structure &gt; Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of the information input device of this embodiment when the information terminal 30 is used as an input device. As shown in Fig. 1, the information terminal 30 displays a chart composed of three tables (SheeU to Sheet3) by rotating the operation panel. The table application in this table chart includes a display root directory item (Dirl ~ Dir3) and a display file item (Filel ~ FUe3). The information input device 1 detects the rotation operation of the rotary operation panel 3, the contact of the rotary operation panel 3 to the left or right region when the rotary operation is performed, the pressing operation of the rotary operation panel 3 to the left or right region, Pressing the button 2a at the center of the operation panel 3 to perform a push operation '俾 provides functions such as selecting, viewing, text input, and the like in the chart shown in FIG. 1. Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the appearance and functions of the information input device 1. The information input device 1 is provided with a rotary operation panel 3, a middle line indication mark 14, a contact detector 8a, 8b, a push button lia, iib, and a center button 2a. Among them, the rotary operation panel 3 detects The amount of movement of the rotating motion with the user's operation; the middle line indicator mark 14 is used by the user to identify the left and right areas of the rotating operation panel 3; the contact detection detectors 8a and 8b are used to detect whether the user manipulates the contact The left area of the rotating operation panel 3 (left half, private paper size applies _ National Standard (CNS) A4 size (210 X 297 mm)) -11-(Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) « -548578 A7 ______B7 V. Description of the invention (10) is equivalent to the first area), or any one of the right areas (the right half, equivalent to the second area) (equivalent to the contact detection section); the button lla, nb are used to detect the user's pressing operation, which are respectively set in the left and right areas of the rotary operation panel 3. The center button 2a is provided for detecting the user's pressing operation, and is located at the center position of the rotary operation panel 3. The center button 2 &amp; can further cover the push button 2b (equivalent to the central push operation detection section) on the housing 9 as shown in FIG. 2. Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the mechanical components of the information input device 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the information input device 1 includes a frame 9 'contact detection detectors 8a, 8b, a spacer sheet 7, a rotary operation panel 3 (front surface 3a, back surface 3b), and a button 2a. . As shown in Figure 2, these component elements are assembled by adopting a re-accumulation structure. As shown in FIG. 2, push buttons 2b, 11a, and lib are provided in the frame 9. Among them, the push button 2b is located at the center position above the frame body 9, and the push button 11a and lib are respectively arranged at the left and right positions and are slightly symmetrical to the left and right across the push button 2b. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Between the frame 9 and the interlayer sheet 7, the two contact detection detectors 8a and 8b are designed in a symmetrical manner. The contact detectors 8a and 8b detect the change in the amount of static electricity when a human finger approaches, and determine which of the left and right areas of the rotary operation panel 3 is touched by the user's finger. As shown in Fig. 2, since the middle line indicator 14 is fixed on the frame body 9, it has nothing to do with the rotation operation of the rotary operation panel 3, and it is possible to clearly define the respective areas. On the back surface 3b of the rotating operation panel 3, a radial metal electrode is set. 12-This paper size is in accordance with China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 548578 A7 ______ B7 V. Description of the invention (Π ) Pole 4. A parallel electrode 5 is provided between the spacer sheet 7 and the back surface 3b of the rotary operation panel 3. The oscillating metal shock 4 and the parallel electrode 5 constitute a rotary encoder. The user operates the moving amount of the rotary operation panel 3 to detect the minimum resolution determined by the interval between the metal electrodes 4. Radial anti-slip ribs 29 are provided on the surface of the rotary operation plate 3. The push button 2b passes through the opening portion 10 of the partition sheet 7 and rotates the opening portion 12 of the operation panel 3 to protrude to the outside and is covered with the button 2a. When the user presses the push button 2a, the push operation is detected through the push button 2b. The button 2a covers the pressing button 2b, and transmits the pressing force from the outside to the pressing button 2b. At the same time, the button 2a also forms a rotation axis for rotating the operation panel 3. In other words, the rotation operation panel 3 can be freely rotated by contacting the button 2a with the opening portion 12 thereof. The push button 11a, lib is covered with the spacer sheet 7 and the rotary operation panel 3 ^ When the user presses the left and right areas of the rotary operation panel 3 with a slightly stronger push operation, the push button 11a The push button 1 ^ or 1 b detects the push operation. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the program executed by the CPU 12 built in the information terminal 30 and the information input device 1 when the information input device 1 of this embodiment is connected to the information terminal 30. . The operation of the information input device 1 is read as a signal to the I / O port of the CPU 12. This signal is detected by the component driver 20 executed in the CPU 12 and transmitted via the OS 21 to the application program 22 for providing the function of the information terminal 30. The application 22 accepts the selection of menus, the input of text, and the paper size of the picture. Applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 public love) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page)-Binding Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs-13- 548578 Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (l2) Φ This signal for operations such as the movement of upstream targets 'And respond to these operations. As a result, the currently selected position on the selection item such as the menu, the cursor position in the displayed text information, etc. are moved in a specific direction (equivalent to the operation direction), and then the selection of the item or the input of the text can be confirmed. In the following, such selected positions, cursor positions in displayed text information, and input positions in text input are collectively referred to as "selected positions". In addition, when the component driver 20 performs conversion between Chinese characters and Chinese characters (such as the conversion between "Zhuyin symbols" and "national characters", or "the symbols rotated by each input method" and "national characters"), In the type processing, the instruction of the information input device 1 of the information input device 1 is taken as an instruction to the component driver. <Detection of Turning Operation> Fig. 4 shows the specifications of the operation direction of the information input device. As described above, while detecting the movement amount of the rotation operation, the touch detectors 8a and 8b are also used to detect whether the rotation operation panel 3 has touched any of the left and right areas. The left and right areas of the rotating operation panel 3 are divided by the middle line indication marks 丨 4 clearly marked on the above-mentioned body 9. Therefore, the operation direction specification shown in Fig. 4 is generated by whether to operate any of the left-right areas. The “operation direction specification” here refers to the relationship between the direction of rotation of the operation panel 3 and the direction of movement of the position selected on the operation target (selection item of the menu, etc.) at that time. "No" in Fig. 4 indicates that when the left and right contact detectors 8Mb are simultaneously in the ⑽ state, there is no contact state at all. This situation is a situation where the user turns. ..... ^ The paper size is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 Regulation i (2iG X 297) "T ----- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Binding ----- ---- Li- -14- 548578 A7 Printed by the Consumers' Cooperative of Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 5. Description of Invention (l3) In No. 2, 'the left area is 0ff and the right area is ON' That is, the rotation state of the user's manipulation of the right area is detected. In this case, the rotation direction is determined by the clockwise direction as the positive direction and the counterclockwise direction as the negative direction 'to determine the steering direction. The so-called "positive direction" , Refers to the direction of advancement, such as the direction of moving down a narrow menu or a list of plural items' or the direction of scrolling text information from top to bottom, or the form from left to right and / or from top to bottom The direction of downward movement, or the direction of increasing numbers, etc. Conversely, the so-called "negative direction" refers to the opposite direction. As a result, when the right operation area is touched and the operation panel 3 is rotated clockwise (pass $ Is probably moving downwards), then the line menu, or Move the selected position such as the list of items down. In No.3, the left area part is ON state, and the right area part is OFF state, that is, the rotation state of the user manipulating the left area part is detected. In this case The direction of gray rotation is negative, and the counterclockwise rotation is positive to determine the operation direction. Νο · 4 The left and right areas are at the same time, which means that the user touches the left and right areas to manipulate the rotation. In the information input device i of this embodiment, such a manipulation situation is regarded as an invalid operation, and it is ignored. In accordance with the above-mentioned operation direction specifications, regardless of the right area, the operation panel 3 is rotated clockwise (usually roughly To move downwards), or touch the left area and rotate the operation panel 3 counterclockwise (usually moving downwards), you can select the position of the detailed menu or multiple item list to Move down, so there is no feeling that the left and right operation directions are different. This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 public love) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) «-Install 1T --------- #. -15- 548578 A7 ----------- B7______ V. Description of Invention (W) 〈 Application examples> Examples of operations illustrated in Figures 6 to 14 are not connected to the information input device 1 of the present embodiment, which are connected to the report shown in Figure 3, and 30. The operation mode of the information terminal is set to these examples of operations. Any one of them can be stored in the memory device in the information terminal. This can be done by turning the center of the operation panel 3 at the center according to 2a's push operation, etc. to switch the operation mode. <Example of inputting numbers> Figure 6 shows an example of the operation of inputting numbers using the information input device. When the operation panel 3 is rotated by using 纟, the amount of movement is transmitted to the information terminal 30. The “moving amount” here refers to the amount of change in the position of the outer edge of the rotary operation plate (including the positive or negative sign) (relative to the position before the start of the operation, or the amount of angular change divided by its rotation radius). Based on this amount of movement, the information terminal 30 sequentially selects numbers from 0 to 9 on the screen (not shown) and displays them. Conversely, when rotating in the opposite direction,

If report terminal 30 will display the numbers from 0 to 9 in the reverse display order. In this situation, when pressing slightly toward the right area of the operation panel 3, the pressing operation is detected by using the pressing button lib, and it is determined on the screen 31 shown in FIG. Number (such as "〇"). In addition, the user continues to rotate the operation panel 3, and the numbers 0 to 9 are not displayed in the same order. For example, when the number 9 is displayed, if you press the force slightly toward the right area of the operation panel 3, it is confirmed that the selected number is 9. In this way, the user sequentially selects the confirmation number one by one, and can enter the number "090123 ..." as shown in Figure 6. -----------_ Installation (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) • an nn ---- Order ---------. Staff of Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs Printed by Consumer Cooperatives

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V. Description of the invention (15) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs This type of information input device allows simple and easy input of numbers. <Example of selection from the one-dimensional item overview table> Fig. 7 shows an example of selecting an item from the one-dimensional item overview table. First, the program of the information terminal 30 displays an overview list with the name as an element on the screen 31. When the user rotates the operation panel 3 in this state, the amount of movement is transmitted to the information terminal 30 as described above. As a result, the selection item 16 on the overview list is sequentially moved among the overview list items. In FIG. 7, since the user touches the right area portion of the rotary operation panel 3, it is determined that the amount of movement in the clockwise direction is “positive”. Corresponding to the operation, the selection item 16 will go up and down in the overview table. "mobile. Conversely, if the amount of counterclockwise rotation is determined to be "negative", corresponding to the operation, selecting item 16 will move "up" on the item of the overview table. For example, in the selection state named "Akai", if you press the right part of the operation panel 3 with a little more force, the press button lib can be used to convey the press number to the information terminal. 3 〇 and confirm the choice. <Example of inputting characters by using one side area of the rotary operation panel 3> An example of the operation of inputting characters by characters is shown in FIG. When the user rotates and rotates the operation panel 3, the movement amount is transmitted to the information terminal 30, and according to the movement amount, the information terminal 30 is displayed in sequence on the screen shown in FIG. Each line of letters starting with "Li Kuo Da Da" (Japanese letters count 51 characters, arranged in a determinant, straight rows are called "rows", and horizontal rows are called "segments"). When pressing the right part of the area slightly more strongly, as soon as the pressing operation on the pressing button lib is detected, the Chinese National Standard (CNs) a4 specification ⑽χ ^ chuchu can be applied to the i-th paper size. -17- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page)-Install ί I ϋ n 一 -0, a I ϋ nnnn ϋ I · 548578 A7 Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 16) The selected "row" (such as the "fc" row) is determined on the day as shown in the figure. Then, "when the rotary operation panel 3 is turned", the characters "Throw 1, 5 and Sweep" in the above-mentioned "fc" line are sequentially displayed. Here, when the “right” is displayed, and the right part of the bet is pressed further, the input operation of the word “Yao” is determined as the bet operation on the bet button lib is measured. In addition, when the central button 2a at the center of the bet is pressed, the information input device 1 returns to the alphabet switching mode of each line starting with "moxibustion and seven sacrifice to beat six dozen" and then rotates in this state. When the operation panel 3 is rotated, the "line" text type starting with "fe plus b hit" can be displayed again in order. In this way, you can select and confirm the characters one by one in order, and you can enter the characters "Sweep" as shown in Figure 8. In this way, the information input device 1 can simply input a force and a 々 character β. <An example of inputting a 々 character by turning the left and right areas of the operation panel 3> An example of using the rotation operation panel 3 shown in FIG. 9 An example of entering the text in the left and right fields. When the user touches the left region portion 'of the rotary operation panel 3 with the user's finger and rotates the rotary operation panel 3, the contact detector 8a detects a contact with the left region portion. On the other hand, the information terminal 30 sequentially selects and displays the character types of the lines of "dynamic force, swallowing and dazzling to make bb" in "force, 々々" corresponding to the rotation of the left area. For example, when the "plus" line is displayed, when the user leaves his left area part and touches the right area part and rotates the rotary operation panel 3, the contact detector detects the contact with the right area part. . With the rotation of the contact to the right area, the information terminal 30 will fit the standard paper size ⑽χ 挪 公 ^ -18------------- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling (This page) ---- Order --- Dance 548578 A7 V. Description of Invention (17) The text "Er Er" in the text "Er" is displayed. For example, in the state of selecting the text “w”, if the user only needs to press the knife in the right area slightly, the button 11 b is detected, and this operation is transmitted to the information terminal 30. In this way, Confirm the input of the text "two". Secondly, when the user's finger leaves the right area part and touches the left area part again, he can continue to select the type of each line of text in the "Erlang text". Repeat the above operation in this way, and use the detection action to enter text such as "一 李 〇". With the above operations, you can simply enter "force, text". <Input Device for Switching between Force and Chinese Characters> Fig. 10 shows an example of switching between Japanese and Chinese characters using the information input device 1 of this embodiment. For example, suppose you have entered the character string "fev, 5" using any of the above methods. In this state, pressing the right area of the operation panel 3, the operation state is detected by pressing the button 11a, and the input state of "Japanese characters" is changed to the "Chinese character conversion" state. In this state, when turning through the right area part, the ": text" part is converted to "Asia" in Chinese characters. If this rotation operation is continued, a list of transformation objects corresponding to "Erlang text" will be displayed in sequence, such as "A, Wu ..." and so on. In addition, when the part is rotated through the left area, the text sentence of the object to be transformed is changed from the "fc" character string of the "er" text to the "" character string. In this state, when turning through the right area part again, the "fev," character string of "plus text" is converted into "love" of Chinese characters. In this way, by using the contact detectors 8a and 8b, it is recognized that the Chinese paper standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) is applicable to the paper size of the rotary operation panel 3 or so. -19 · ---------- -· &Amp; (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) I n I i Jr, I ϋ tmmg «1 ϋ I 1 ^ m§ fl-Printed by A7, Consumer Affairs Cooperative of Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs

Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 548578 V. Description of the invention (18) The contact action of the regional part can simply and smoothly perform the selection of the conversion target of the Chinese characters, and the conversion of the text sentence. <Example of Selecting the Same Item Using the Left and Right Areas of the Rotating Operation Panel 3> FIG. 11 shows an example of selecting operation using the left and right area of the rotating operation panel 3 to select the same item. In this illustrative example, when the user touches the left area portion of the rotation operation panel 3 to perform a rotation operation, the information input device 1 recognizes the clockwise rotation as an upward direction. Therefore, selection item 16 moves in the negative direction on the selection item that displays Filel ~ File4 (that is, it moves up. At this time, the information input device 丨 recognizes the counterclockwise rotation direction as the downward direction, and selects item 16 to On the display? With 1 ~ 1: Select the item 4 to move in the positive direction (that is, move down). On the contrary, when the user touches the right area of the rotary operation panel 3 to perform a rotation operation, the information input device 1 will recognize the clockwise rotation as the downward direction. Therefore, the selection item 16 will move to the positive direction (that is, move downward) on the selection item that displays Filel ~ File4 ^ At this time, the information input device 1 will The counterclockwise rotation direction is recognized as the upward direction, and selection item 16 moves to the negative direction (that is, upward movement) on the selection item that displays Filel to File4. Therefore, when using the information input device of this embodiment At 1, even if the user manipulates any one of the left and right areas, it can detect the direction of rotation and switch to up and down movement. Therefore, when performing selection operations such as menu items, The operation direction is consistent with the moving direction of the selected position on the selection item, so as to achieve the user's natural and smooth operation feeling. This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 x 297 mm). 20 --- ------- Installation -------- Order --------- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 548578 A7 _ B7 ______ V. Description of the invention (19 ) <Setting of ON and OFF> Figure 12 shows an example of setting ON and OFF by pressing the left and right push buttons 11 a and 11 b of the operation panel 3. The push button 11 a in the left area corresponds to ON and the right area Press the push button lib corresponding to OFF. <Scrolling of text information> Figure 13 shows an example of scrolling the text information using the rotary operation panel 3. Figure 13 shows the text of a person ’s name. An example of scrolling the screen displayed by the information. In this operation example, the information input device 1 measures the operation of rotating the operation panel 3, corresponding to clockwise and counterclockwise rotation, to move the text information up and down in each line. Scroll down. In Figure 13, 'is selected in one of the rows shown by symbol 17 (name is "large Kawamita Taro "). In this state, press the button to turn the left area of the operation panel 3, and the button la 11 a is detected. Then, the cursor will be on the text in the selection item, and the left will be the unit of word ( Select item 16) Move. Conversely, when you press the button to turn the right area of the operation panel 3, the button 丨 丨 b is detected. Then, the cursor will be on the text in the selected item to the right in word units ( (Selection item 16) Mobile. Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs ----------- install --- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Information on the implementation status The input device 1 can simply scroll the text information in each line and easily move the cursor in the text in each line, so it can be used as an input device for text information editing. Although Fig. 13 shows an example of scrolling text information, if the text information is changed to a so-called trial program table (two-dimensional matrix), the information input device 1 can also be used to scroll up, down, left, and right. A7

548578 V. Description of the invention (20) <Selection by Archives Manager> Figure 14 is not an example of the operation of archives selection by Archives Manager. This file manager includes a left item 19 for selecting a root directory, and a right item 20 for files in a selected root directory. When the user touches the left area of the rotation operation panel 3 to perform a rotation operation, the clockwise rotation is recognized as the upward direction, and the counterclockwise rotation is recognized as the downward direction, so that the selection item 16a is displayed in Diri ~ Dir3 moves up and down the selected item. In this way, in the state of selecting OB2, the right item 20 displays a list of files belonging to the root directory Dir2. Secondly, when the user touches the right area of the rotary operation panel 3 and performs a turning operation, the clockwise rotation is recognized as the downward direction, and the counterclockwise rotation is recognized as the upward direction, so that the selected item is selected. i6b Moves up and down through the selection items that display Filel to File4. With this, when File3 is selected, press the button to turn the right area of the operation panel 3, and the button lib will detect this operation to determine the selected name. In this way, using the information input device, the required items can be easily selected in the building case manager including the complex structure. <Modifications> <Application Example of Dividing into Three Areas> In the above embodiment, the rotation operation panel 3 is divided into left and right parts. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to increase the number of divided regions to 3 or more β. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the operation panel 3 is divided into 3 regions by using a partial region display mark 19. And configure 3 separate read-back notes that detect contact with each segmented area

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Touch detection (not shown). In this case, each of the contact price detectors in the 3 partial regions after the division can detect 8 combinations such as ON or 0FF, etc. 548578 V. Description of the invention (21) This is shown in Figure 15 A use example in which the rotary operation panel 3 is connected to the information terminal 30. Use the contact detector in the upper area to perform the rotation operation (shown by arrow 13c), and select the type of Form 23c within the range of Sheet Sheets 1 to 3. When SheeU is selected, the rotation operation is performed when the contact detector in the lower left area is ON (shown by arrow 13a), and the type of the root directory 23a ranges from ~ to. Select within range. Then, in the case of selecting the root directory Dir2, use the rotation operation (shown by the arrow Ub) to turn the contact detector in the lower right part of the ON state (shown by arrow Ub), and select the type of the building case 23b within the range of File 1 ~ File4. In this way, by increasing the number of divided areas of the operation panel 3, the effect of easily and simply operating complex information can be achieved. <Operation Elements Other than Rotating Operation Panel 3> In the above embodiment, in conjunction with the rotation operation of the information input device 1, although the rotation operation panel 3 is used, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the device using the rotation operation panel 3, only A detection unit (such as a rotary encoder) that detects the rotation motion can be provided inside. The external shape for user operation can be a stick-shaped joystick as shown in Fig. 16 or as shown in Fig. 17 The asymmetric angle stick shown in the figure, or the joystick consisting of three or more elements as shown in FIG. 18. In this case, the contact detector that detects the contact with 15 &amp;, 155, etc. of each part of the joystick only needs to be built in i 5a, 5b, etc. (equivalent to a partial area) of each part of the joystick. In addition, the press button lla or the press button Ub can also adopt this paper size and apply the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 x 297 mm) — ^ -------- ^ ----- ---- (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs -23- 548578 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (cleverly arranged at each part of the joystick 1 5a, 15b, etc. 〈Example of structural changes〉 (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page.) In the above embodiment, the push button 11a and lib are set on the case as shown in Figure 2. On the body 9, but it can also be arranged between the interlayer sheet 7 and the rotary operation plate 3. In addition, in the above embodiment, the interlayer sheet 7 and the contact detectors 8a and 8b adopt a separate structure, but also It is possible to design these as an integrated state, even if the contact detectors 8a, 8b also function as the spacer sheet 7. Alternatively, instead of designing the spacer sheet 7 as shown in FIG. 2, a parallel electrode 5 may be used. , The contact sensor, and the push button 2b, the push buttons na, Hb are all arranged in a stepwise configuration on the surface of the housing 9. In this case, The push buttons 11 a and 11 b can also be arranged at positions other than the rotational movement position of the metal electrode 4. As shown in FIG. 19, the push buttons 11 a and 11 b are arranged on the back surface 3 b of the rotary operation panel 3. In FIG. 19 In addition, the metal electrode 4 can also be arranged near the periphery of the rotary operation plate 3, and the rotation (rotation) can be detected by contact with the parallel electrode 5. In addition, all the push buttons 2b and the push button iia Both nb and nb are arranged closer to the inner position of the circle than the position of the metal electrode, so the metal electrode 4 will not cause the interference with the push button 2b, and the push buttons iia, lib, and will not hinder the operation panel. 3 Mobile. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. As mentioned above, in the implementation of the present invention, only the metal electrode 4, the contact detectors 8a, 8b, and the buttons 1 la, l lb, etc. The arrangement may be such that contact, pressing, or turning of a part of the rotary operation panel 3 can be detected. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the positional relationship between the structural elements shown in FIG. 2. In addition, The above contact detection detection detector is not required All parts -24- This paper size is in accordance with Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 548578 A7 V. Description of invention (23) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) None For example, when dividing into two partial regions, even if the contact detector 8a in the left region is not provided, the contact detector in the right region can be turned off, and when a turning action is detected. , It can be judged that this action belongs to the operation of touching the left area. Of course, it is the same when the rotating operation panel 3 is divided into three or more partial areas. In the above embodiment, when the rotating operation panel 3 is divided into two parts, In the case of a region, the middle line indicating mark 14 is arranged vertically on the information input device 1, and the partial area is divided into two parts, left and right. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. The middle line indicator 14 can also be arranged horizontally, or can be arranged at a specific angle, and the contact detectors 8a, 8b can be arranged according to its setting method. However, when the left and right area structure is adopted, the direction of the fine-line menu to move up and down, and the direction of left and right area movement when the operation panel 3 is rotated (approximately up and down), can feel natural operation. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs in the above embodiment, the center button 2a covering the push button 2b is used as a rotation axis to make the rotation of the operation panel 3 more comfortable. However, the implementation of the present invention is It is not limited to the structural design of such a rotating shaft. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, a hollow cylindrical rotating shaft 40 can be designed at the central portion of the housing 9, and the rotating shaft 40 can be inserted into the opening 12 of the rotating operation plate 3 to perform free rotation. . Alternatively, a push button 2b is provided in the rotating shaft 40, and the central button 2a is inserted into the rotating shaft 40 and connected to the push button 2b. In addition, instead of adopting a hollow design for the rotating shaft 40, a general cylindrical design type can be adopted, and the push button 2b can be set near the rotating shaft 40. -25- This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 548578 A7 B7 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs V. Method of Invention Description (24). The push button 2b may be built in the inside of the housing 9, and a shaft connecting the central button 2a and the push button 2b may be provided, and the shaft may be used as a rotation axis. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 22, in conjunction with the free rotation of the rotary operation panel 3, instead of setting the rotation shaft, a circular rib 41 is provided on the housing 9 and a rear surface 3b of the rotary operation panel 3 is provided for accommodation. This rib 41 has a circular recess. In other words, the circular rib 41 is used as a guide, and the circular rib 41 is engaged with the recessed portion of the back surface 3b of the rotary operation plate 3, and the rotary operation plate 3 is freely rotated by sliding. <Contact detection detector> In the above embodiment, the contact detectors 8a and 8b are those using a method of changing the amount of static electricity. However, the present invention is not limited to this method, and it can also use, for example, a pressure-sensing detector, a light detector, a torque detector, an infrared detector, a temperature debt detector, a contact switch, and the like. When using a pressure sensor or contact switch, the sensitivity of the pressure sensor or contact switch must be set to have a higher sensitivity than pressing the button 1 la, l lb. That is, the sensitivity is designed so that when the user presses the rotary operation panel 3 lightly, the pressure sensor or contact switch can immediately detect this contact action, and when the user presses the rotary operation panel 3 with a little more force At this time, the pressing action of the pressing buttons 11a and 11b can be detected immediately. In this case, the pressing buttons 11a, 11b are protected by a spring with a specific rebounding force. Only when the pressing force exceeds the rebounding force, the pressing buttons 1a, i lb will be generated. The photodetector has a light-emitting part and a light-receiving part. When the user presses and rotates the operation panel 3, the relationship between the light-emitting part and the light-receiving part is changed, or the light-emitting part is shielded from the light-receiving part. (Please read the precautions on the back before filling in this page) Decoration n ϋ I Jr, fl MM IIIII Words This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 x 297 mm) 26 548578 Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (25) Contact. Instead of the design of the light-emitting part, the hole part 俾 on the operating panel 3 can also be designed for user's finger to insert and detect The way of shading. The so-called light detector can use ordinary photodiodes or photoelectric crystals, etc. The torque detector refers to the general structure of the impedance structure of the electronic circuit. It is operated by the user's contact and pressing. The pressing force when the plate 3 is pressed causes deformation of the torque detector contacting the rotating operation plate 3, and detects the change in the impedance value caused by the deformation. Even when the torque detector is used, The sensitivity must also be set to be higher than that of the pressed button lla, Ub. The torque detector can be achieved using voltage impedance effects such as gallium, silicon, etc. The so-called infrared detector is a type that detects when the user's finger The person who changes the amount of infrared radiation when approaching the vicinity of the operation panel 3. The temperature detector is a person who detects the thermal change when the user's finger approaches the vicinity of the operation panel 3. The "temperature detector" can be used For example, the temperature measurement impedance material is an electronic circuit component, which is a rather simple instrument (please refer to Maeda et al., “University Course Electrical Meter Side”, published by Ohm Press). 〉 In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the rotating operation plate 3 is provided with a radial anti-slip rib 29 on the surface 2 a. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. Rotating operation The anti-slip effect at this time can be used, for example, by providing a plurality of irregularities on the surface 2a of the rotary operation panel 3, or by providing a material having a large frictional force with a human finger above the surface, such as a rubber material. Quality, on the rotating operation panel 3 is designed as the anti-slip ribs or bumps as shown in Figure 2. "------------ 装 -------- Order i ( (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) -27- 548578 A7 V. Description of the invention (26) In addition, in the above embodiment, the rotating operation panel 3 is not the same as that shown in Figure 2. The mechanical rotating device of the encoder. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. The touch pad 33 that can detect the surface contact state by using a human finger or pressing a pen is shown in FIG. 20 instead of the rotating operation. Board 3, the schematic diagram of the appearance of the information input device 1 using the touchpad 33. On the surface of the touchpad, concentric grooves 34 are engraved to form a contact for the user to touch with their fingers or pressing the pen. Arc-shaped guide groove. Because the touchpad can recognize whether the user is in contact with any one of the left and right areas, a touch detection device must be installed. This trackpad recognizes a curved track that slides on the surface by being guided in the groove 34, and a linear track that slides on the surface without being guided in the groove 34. However, a method of recognizing a curved track and a straight track which are not guided to the groove 34 may be adopted. At the center of the touch pad 33, a push button 2b connected to the center button 仏 is provided. Similarly, under the left area and the right area of the touchpad, as described above, the push buttons Ua, nb are embedded to detect the push operation. Since the touchpad 33 can recognize the coordinates of the contact position, the relevant partial areas can be divided into left and right areas as described in the above embodiment, and can also be formed in various other structures. In such an information input device, information can be simply inputted by combining various combinations of contact with each area, linear trajectory, curve trajectory, and pressing the push button. <English character input> In the above implementation form, although the example of inputting "plus" text is exemplified, the paper size applies to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) -------- -(Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) — — — — — — — — — — Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economy -28- 548578 A7 B7 V. Description of Invention (2) (please first Read the cautions on the back and fill in this page.) However, you can also input English words using the information input device 1 of the present invention. The order of inputting numbers as the rotation of the operation panel 3 is the same as above, it is only necessary to select the alphabets a to z displayed in order. In addition, through the central button 2a provided in the central location, and pressing the push button 2b, the uppercase and lowercase of the English alphabet can be switched. <Other Variations> In the above embodiment, in No. 4 shown in Fig. 4, when both the left and right areas are "OFF" at the same time, the user touches the left and right areas at the same time, and judges the rotation operation. Is "inactive". However, if this method is replaced, when the left and right areas are both “ON” at the same time, regardless of No. 2 (clockwise as the positive direction) or No. 3 (counterclockwise as the positive direction) in Figure 4 Either can be operated. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs In the above-mentioned embodiment, an example of an input device using the information input device 1 as the information terminal 30 will be described. Specifically, for example, a personal computer, a mobile terminal, a mobile phone, an amusement instrument, etc. can be used as the input device, or a television, a video recorder, a radio, a car operating part, etc. can be used as the information input device 1. Furthermore, if a mouse interface is combined with the information input device 1, a mouse function can be added, and a keyboard can also be combined with a keyboard function in the information input device 1 of the above embodiment, as described in the first section. As shown in Figure 4, the relationship between the direction of movement of the selected position on the operation object (menu items, etc.) and the direction of rotation of the operation panel 3 is determined by touching any of the left and right areas. In this case, if Initially, it touches the left area (the debt is detected by the touch contact detector 8a), and in this state, it continues to move clockwise. 29 This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 548578 Printed by the Consumer Property Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7. 5. Description of the invention (2§). Beyond the middle line, do n’t mark 14 and enter the right area and detect contact with the test. In other words, if the moving direction is continued in the same direction and the middle line finger is not marked 14, the moving direction on the operation object will be reversed. get on. Alternatively, you can use other methods, such as determining the direction of movement based on the position at the start of the operation. In other words, once the contact of the left area (or right area) is detected and the turning operation of the rotary operation panel 3 is started, until the turning operation ends, even if it exceeds the middle line indication ". 14 also It can continue to be the direction of movement held on the operation object. This method keeps the contact position (regardless of the left-right area-any area) in the door flash circuit until the end of the rotation operation. The door asks the state of the circuit, and resets the latch circuit after the turning operation is completed. In the above embodiment, the moving amount of the turning operation panel 3 (that is, relative to the rotation at the start of the operation) is adopted. Relative amount) for operation detection. However, in addition to this, an absolute amount relative to a specific position can be used as the basis for operation detection (or the angle of rotation of the operation panel 3 when the contact is not in contact is not determined). It is "0", and this is the initial configuration method (such as the configuration method of returning to the initial position by the coil spring). In the above embodiment, the center button 2a is provided at the center position of the rotary operation panel 3. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the central button 2a is changed to an electrostatic detector, a trackball, a joystick, etc., the input device operated by the user can be detected. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 public love)

-----------_ Loading (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) —Order ---------. 548578 Printed by A7, Consumer Cooperatives, Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs B7 1. Description of the invention (29) [Second embodiment] Please refer to Figures 23 to 29 for a detailed description of the second embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 23 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a television remote control (hereinafter referred to as "remote control 51") of this embodiment and a television operated by using the remote control 51. Figure 24 is a schematic diagram of the mechanical components of the remote controller 51. The signal flow diagram of the remote controller 51 is shown in FIG. Fig. 26 shows an example of controlling a television using a remote controller 51. Figs. 27 to 29 are schematic diagrams of modification examples of the remote controller 51. Figs. In the above-mentioned first embodiment, the middle line indicator mark 14 (as shown in FIG. 5) or the partial area display mark 19 (as shown in FIG. 19) is used for the user to recognize the rotation area of the operation panel 3. ^ But in this embodiment, instead of using the middle line indicator mark 14 or the area display mark 19, the protective frame 54 (equivalent to the area indicator element) is used instead. The rotating operation panel is divided into partial areas and the remote control is used. 5 1 will be described. The other structures and functions are the same as those in the first embodiment described above. Please refer to Figures 1 to 22 as needed. In Figs. 23 to 29, parts having the same structure as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and explanations are omitted. <Structure> FIG. 23 is an external configuration diagram of the remote controller 51 according to the embodiment and the operation of the television 45 using the remote controller 51. The television 45 includes an infrared receiving unit 46, and receives an infrared signal 47 from a remote controller 51. The television 45 also displays a calendar for recording reservations. The recording schedule calendar further includes a date booth 45a, a time slot 45b, a channel block 45c, and a program paste location 45d. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm)

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Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. 5. Description of the invention (30) The remote controller 51 is provided with a housing 9 and a rotating operation panel 3 provided on the housing 9 (equivalent to a base plate) for rotation. (Corresponding to a rotation operation portion), a guard frame 54 (corresponding to an area indicating element) fixed to the housing 9, a center button 2a, and an infrared light emitting portion 48. Between the rotary operation panel 3 and the casing 9, as in the first embodiment described above, push buttons 11a, 11b, uc &amp; iid are provided. Figure 24 is a schematic diagram of the mechanical components of the remote controller 51. As shown in FIG. 24, the structure of the remote control 51 is substantially the same as that of the components of the information input device 1 described in the above-mentioned embodiment, but there are still the following differences. (1) In the center A guard frame 54β is provided between the button 2a and the rotation operation panel 3. The guard frame 54 is a cross shape, an opening portion 55 is provided at the center of the cross, and claw portions 54a, 54b, and 54c are formed at the front end of the cross to bend and extend downward. And 54d. The opening portion 55 penetrates through the shaft portion 2c of the center button 2a. The claw portions 54a, 54b, 54c, and 54d are engaged with the engaging holes 56a, 56b, 56c, and 56d provided in the casing 9, and the guard frame 54 is fixed to the casing 9. As a result, as shown in Fig. 23, the guard frame 54 divides the circular area rotated by the rotary operation plate 3 into four fan-shaped areas 3a, 3b, 3c, and 3d. (2) A thread is cut into the shaft 2c of the center presser 2a so that the shaft 2a penetrates through the opening 55 'and is fixed to the screw hole 2d provided in the presser slave 2b. (3) Between the rotary operation panel 3 and the casing 9, four contact detectors 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d are provided. The contact detectors 8 &amp;, 81), 8 (:, 8 (1 respectively detect the user's contact operations on the fan-shaped area 3 ^ 31 cut by the protective frame 54), 3 (:, and 3 (1) In this case, because the operation panel 3 is rotated, the contact detectors 8 &amp;, 81), 8 (:, 801) are not the position detected by the operation panel, and this paper size is applicable. China National Standard (CNS) A4 Specification (210 X 297 Public Love) I — ——I—Order—I ----- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) -32- 548578

Does the system touch any of the fan-shaped areas cut by the protective frame 54? (4) Four pressing buttons lla, llb, llc, lld are provided on the salty body 9. When the user presses the 3 part of the rotating operation panel which is located on the fan-shaped area * 3a, 3b, 3c &amp; 3d, the press button 11 ^ 11 and 1 ^ 11 (1 means that the press operation is measured. As shown in FIG. 23, marks 57a, 57b, 57c, and 57 (1) are provided in the respective fan-shaped areas ", ^^, ^, and ^ outside", respectively. 1. In FIG. 23, the operation panel 3 is rotated. The arrows 込 扪 / 込 ⑴ on the top indicate the contact operation directions of the user for turning the operation panel 3 in the fan-shaped areas 3a, 3b, 3c, and 3d. In addition, by the arrows A2, B2, and c2 on the TV screen, It indicates the operation on the television 45 corresponding to the rotation operation (equivalent to the operation of the operation object). The arrow A1 indicates the direction of the rotation operation of the contact with the rotation operation panel 3 located at the position of the sector 3a. By this arrow Eight 丨 Rotate counterclockwise (in the direction of the blank arrow), and select the position 8 of the date stop 45a. It will move to the left of the arrow A2 (in the direction of the blank arrow). In addition, by turning to the right of the arrow (in the direction of the black arrow) Rotation operation, the selection position 8a of the date field 45a will be directed to the arrow A2 Move in the right direction (the direction of the black arrow). Similarly, if you perform a turning operation in the direction indicated by arrow B1, the selection position 81a of the date stop 45a moves in the direction shown by arrow B2. In addition, by following the arrow Ci If the finger is rotated, the selection position 81c of the channel field 45c will be moved in the direction shown by arrow C2. In addition, in this embodiment, the touch operation on the right sector (the direction indicated by arrow D1) ), Contact with the left sector &amp; install (please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) • ϋ nn IIII ^ «— — — — — — I — 'Consumption by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Printed by the cooperative-33- 548578 Α7 ------ Β7 V. Description of the invention (32) The operation (in the direction of the arrow Cl) is the same, and the operation of the arrow C2 is generated on the screen. In this case, when the When the contact operation on the right sector 3 (1 is a clockwise operation (or counterclockwise operation), or when the contact operation on the left sector 3 (: is a counterclockwise operation (or clockwise operation), The upward movement occurs in the downward direction (or upward direction) of the arrow C2. Furthermore, when the operation panel 3 is attached to the sector area 3a by pressing, the pressing button 11 is pressed. Press the button to switch the date displayed in the date field displayed on the TV 45. In this mode, you can change the displayed date by turning the operation panel 3. Then, when When the button 11a is pressed again, the TV 4 5 returns to the mode of selecting the date stop 45 day. Similarly, when the button is turned and the operation panel 3 belongs to the sector, the button is pressed. Button 11 b. With this push operation, the time display mode and time selection in the time field displayed on the TV 45 can be switched between modes. Similarly, when the push-and-rotate operation panel 3 belongs to the sector area 3 (: part, the push-button 11 c is pushed. With this push-action, the channel position displayed on the TV 45 can be set in place. The channel switching mode and the channel selection mode are switched. After the user operates the date, time, and channel in the scheduled recording calendar as described above, and then press the central button 2 &amp; Recording matters. <Signal flow and function> This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page). Installation——tr --- ------ Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs-34 · 548578 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 I. Description of Invention (33) The remote control shown in Figure 25 is not the remote control 5 Schematic diagram of the i signal flow. The signal flow is provided with a rotation direction identification circuit 74, a buffer area 75, a clock pulse generation circuit 76, an AND circuit 77, an amplification circuit 78, and a light emitting diode 79. Among them, the rotation direction identification circuit 74 is receive The transcoder output; the buffer 75 receives the signals from the rotation direction identification circuit 74, the push button 丨 J &amp; — lid, 2b, and the contact detector 8a-8d, and outputs the signal through the cable The AND circuit 77 generates the clock pulse signal output by the clock pulse generation circuit and multiplies it by the signal output from the buffer line 18; the amplifier circuit 78 is the output of the AND circuit 77. The light-emitting diode 79 is used to generate infrared rays 47. The metal electrode 4 and the parallel electrode 5 of the rotating operation panel 3 shown in FIG. 25 jointly form a rotary encoder. Two adjacent metal electrodes The 4 are connected by a resistor (not shown). The resistors used can be divided into three types: 100 watts, 200 watts, and 300 watts. They are connected to each metal in a clockwise direction. Between the electrodes 4. A voltage of 5 volts is applied to the parallel electrodes 5. Therefore, when the operation panel 3 is rotated to make the parallel electrodes 5 contact two metal electrodes, a current is passed through the resistor (not shown). In this case , By turning clockwise, A current of 10 microamperes, 5 microamperes, and 3.3 microamperes will repeatedly flow through electrode 5. Conversely, when turned counterclockwise, 3.3 microamps, 5 microamperes, 5 microamperes, And a current of 10 microamperes. With this change in current, a clockwise rotation signal and a counterclockwise rotation signal are generated on the rotation direction identification circuit 74. This clockwise rotation signal or counterclockwise rotation signal is proportional to the rotation speed The pulse number of the pulse signal. This paper size applies to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) -35- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) tr ------- -548578 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Α7 Β7 V. Description of the Invention (The number of data bits in the buffer zone 75 is 16 bits. In the input circuit of the buffer zone 75, 11 consisting of 9-bit push buttons 11a-ld, 2b and contact detector 8a-8d signals, and 2-bit left rotation signals and right rotation signals are input. Bit signal. A 16-bit signal (hereinafter referred to as a "remote control signal") is added to the 11-bit signal to add a 5-bit vacant bit, which is input to the AND circuit 77 and overlaps the clock signal. The synchronization signal superimposed on the remote control signal adjusts the amplitude of the infrared light 47 generated by the light-emitting diode 79 and is transmitted to the infrared receiver 46 of the TV 45. <Example of TV Channel Switching> Figure 26 uses a remote control An example of the channels shown in 51 Set TV 45 Channel Display 65. In TV 45, a 4-digit channel number (up to 9999 channels) can be converted. The user can only change the channel number of the fourth digit (last digit) by operating the operation panel 3 in the part 3a of the fan-shaped area. Similarly, by rotating the operation panel 3 on the right side, the lower side, and the left side of the fan-shaped area 3 (parts 1,313, and 3c, the operation panel 3 can be sequentially changed to the third digit, the second digit, and the third digit. 1-digit (top digit) channel number. As mentioned above, by turning any part of the operation area 3a ~ 3cl 'Even if the TV has multi-digit channels such as 4 digits, it is easy <Modification example of push button position> In the second embodiment, the push buttons lla, nb, Uc, and lld are provided between the rotary operation panel 3 and the housing 9. However, the implementation of the present invention This paper size is not limited to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 public love) -36- --- I ------ installation -------- order ----- ---- (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) 548578 A7 B7

Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. 5. Description of the invention (3S) Press the buttons 113, 111), 11 (:, 11 (1) to set the position. 嬖 As shown in Figure 27, The push buttons 11a, 11b, 11c, and 11d (equivalent to the push operation detection portion) are set outside the rotation area of the rotary operation panel 3, and the user presses the push mark 57a, 57b, 57c, or 57d in the same manner. Press and hold buttons lla, llb, llc, lld. <Modified example of guard frame 54> In the second embodiment described above, the rotation area of the rotary operation panel 3 is divided into 4 by a cross-shaped guard frame 54 Sector areas 3a, 3b, 3c, and 3d. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the shape of such a protective frame 54. For example, a rectangular protective frame 5 8 shown in FIG. 28 is disposed on the rotating operation panel 3. This The mechanical structure of the remote control 51 in this case is shown in FIG. 29. The guard frame 58 shown in FIG. 29 is provided with an opening portion 58a and a hollow pillar 58b. The pillar 58b is fixed by screws (not shown). At the position of the circle 58c indicated by a dotted line on the casing 9. The support 58b penetrates the opening η of the rotary operation plate 3. Therefore, The operating panel 3 is slid along the periphery of the pillar 58b. The push button 2b is held in the pillar 5 8b, and the central button 2 passes through the opening 58a and the hollow portion of the pillar 58b, and is locked with a screw. Press the button a few times. As shown in FIG. 28, the upper edge 58a of the protective frame 58 represents the upper area 3a of the rotating operation panel 3. Similarly, the lower, left, and right areas of the protective frame 58 are 5 8b, 5 8c, and 5 8d, which means that the lower, left, and right areas 3b, 3c, and 3d of the operation panel 3 are rotated. The user can confirm the contact position and the TV day by using the arrows A, B, C, or D on the protective frame 58. The relationship between the operating directions on the surface. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 public love) ^ -------- ^ --------- (Please read first (Notes on the back page, please fill in this page) -37- Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 548578 A7 B7 V. Description of the Invention (36) <Changes in Signal Media> In the above second implementation aspect, The operation of the remote controller 51 uses infrared 47 as a signal medium. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. Signal media. For example, instead of infrared, you can use electromagnetic waves in the radio frequency area. Or instead of wireless communication media, you can use a signal cable (cable) 50 as shown in Figure 28. When using a signal cable, you can turn the operation panel 3 The areas 3a, 3b, 3c, and 3d (corresponding to the contact detectors 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) divided by the rotating area respectively adopt different signal electrical gauges. In the second embodiment, Although the detected remote control signal is synthesized with the clock pulse of the clock pulse generating circuit 76, the infrared of the light emitting diode 79 is adjusted in amplitude. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this adjustment method. For example, instead of simply multiplying the 16-bit remote control signal with the clock pulse, you can also use the 16-bit remote control signal value to move the pulse position and symbolize it (see r Pulse Position Adjustment). "," NHK Television Technology Textbook "edited by Japan Broadcasting Association). <Variation Example of Rotary Encoder> In the second embodiment described above, the user's rotation operation is detected in conjunction with 'use of parallel electrode 5, metal electrode 4', and resistances connected to each other with three resistance values between the metal electrodes Combined rotary encoder. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. For example, a rotary encoder such as an electromagnetic dielectric, magnetic, or optical rotary encoder can be combined on the rotary operation panel 3, or a rotary encoder using photoelectric conversion can be combined (for a rotary encoder that can recognize left and right indexing, see Yantian Tairen's "Xilibukou Erxi only 07 &gt; Xi Technology" Comprehensive Electronic Publishing House, or the general technology of related rotary encoders, please refer to the paper standards applicable to Chinese national standards. Xf: NS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 mm) -38-—-------- I Pack -------- Order --------- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 548578 V. Description of the Invention (Clearly read the "Mechanical Fact Sheet" for this Mechanical Society). For example, when using an optical spinner 1 # Μ, 、, 、, the window shape for light to pass through

The shape is not a rectangle, but I I /, a design pattern that leans to one of the left and right sides ′ 俾 for identifying the clockwise or counterclockwise rotation direction. <Number of partial regions> In the second embodiment described above, 'is a method of dividing the number of partial regions into a lower-order region. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this structure. Can be divided into 2 to 3 partial areas (and press the button, and contact detection detector), can be used to divide into 5 or more partial areas (and press the slave, and contact detection detector) the way. [Third Embodiment] Referring to FIG. 30, the third embodiment of the present invention is performed. Fig. 30 is an external structural diagram of a remote controller 71 for a car navigation system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment described above, four push buttons 11a, 11b, 11c, and lid are provided between the rotating operation panel 3 and the casing 9. In the local 3 embodiment, a further step is taken. A remote control 71 for pressing the button 1 le, l lf, l lg, l lh is additionally provided through the guard frame 54, and the detailed description is as follows. The other structures and functions are the same as those of the first embodiment and the second embodiment. For the cooperation, please refer to the descriptions shown in Figs. 1 to 29. In addition, in FIG. 30, those having the same configuration as that of the second embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and a description thereof is omitted here. The screen shown on TV 45 in Figure 30 is the car navigation screen (map scrolling and function settings. In this screen, the direction of movement on the map is based on the Chinese paper standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 Public Love) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) "Binding ---- Order --- I ------ Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs-39- 548578

V. Description of the invention (38) Marks 62 &amp;, 621 ^, 62 (:, 62 (!, 626, 62 [62§, and 6211) are displayed. In addition, the destination, voice guidance, traffic jam information, and TV function menus and other items. In addition, location menus (such as Adachi, Ota, Shinagawa, Shinjuku, Minato, Meguro, etc.) for selecting display areas are also displayed. Related remote control 1§ 71 mechanical structure As shown in the second embodiment, the remote control 51 is the same (see FIG. 24, but the remote control 71 is provided with marks 57e, 57, f57g, and 57h at the four ends of the protective frame 54, and each mark 576 , 57/578 and 5711, and press buttons lle, llf, llg, llh (equivalent to the "boundary press operation detection unit") are provided between the rotary operation panel 3 and the frame 9 (refer to section The dotted line in Figure 30). As shown in Figure 30, the pressing slaves ne, llf, llg, and iih can be pressed by the guard frame 54. In other words, the claws 543, 54 of the guard frame 54 54 (:, 54 (1 is penetrated through the engaging holes 56 &, 56156 (:, 56〇1) provided on the upper surface of the accessible frame 9 and contacts the pressing button 11 111111§, 1111. In this remote control 71, in addition to the push button 2a at the center of the operating panel 3, there are also push buttons 11 a to 1 h, so the user can map On the TV's day screen, the scroll operation is performed in eight directions, such as the directions of the markers 62a to 62h. As in the second embodiment described above, by contacting the area 3a and rotating the operation in the direction shown by the arrow A1, The selection section 81b of the function selection list displayed on the television screen is moved in the direction of the arrow B2. <Change of the border press operation detection section> In the third embodiment described above, it corresponds to the border press operation detection section. The pressing buttons lle, llf, llg, llh are adopted by pressing the upper two of the retaining frame 54 according to the paper size. The Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) is applied. (Please read the note on the back first. Please fill in this page again for details) Ding nn I ^ f 0 nia— ni Mmmmm em— I i, printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs -40- 548578 A7 _ _ B7 V. Explanation of the invention (39). However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to such structural design methods. Equation β In other words, the boundary pressing operation detection unit can also be located near the boundary of 3 &amp;, 313,3 (:, 3 (1), so that these pressing operations do not need to pass through the protective frame 54 again. It can be operated. For example, press buttons 11 ^ 11 ?, 11§, 11} 1 on the extension of the protective frame 54 on the outside of the circular area of the rotary operation panel 3. In this case, press buttons 1 le, l lf, l lg, l lh can be set respectively at the marks 57e, 57, f57g and 57h as shown in FIG. 30. The user can press the marks 57e, At 57, f57g and 57h, press the button 11 ^ 11 [11§, 11} 1. [Fourth Embodiment] Referring to Fig. 31, a mobile phone according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. Figure 31 shows the external structure of the mobile phone. In this embodiment, the same structural parts as those in the first to third embodiments described above are given the same symbols, and will not be repeated here. As shown in FIG. 31, the mobile phone is provided with a frame body%, a liquid crystal display section 91 provided on the frame body 92, a rotary operation panel 3 provided below the liquid crystal display section, and a rotation area of the rotary operation panel 3. A protective frame 90 divided into three fan-shaped regions, and a button 2 a provided at the center of the rotary operation panel 3. In addition, in each of the fan-shaped regions 3a, 3b, and 3c, a contact operation is provided between the three pressing buttons Ua, 11b, and 11c and each of the fan-shaped regions 3a, 3b, and 3c between the rotary operation panel 3 and the frame body 92. The contact detection detectors 8a, 8b, and 8c that perform the detection. The mobile phone is also the same as the second embodiment described above. Turning the arrows 81, B1, and C1 indicated on the operation panel 3 represents that in each sector 3a, 3b, 3c, the user can Directions: In addition, the paper size on the frame 92 is the national standard (CNS) A4 "(210 X 297). (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) &quot; I 0 ί 1 βϋ · Β1 · 1 II «1 5 丨 ，, fl I aa ·! · Mm III 雠 t Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economy -41-A7

548578 V. Description of the invention (40) The extension arrows A2, B2, and C2 respectively indicate the results of the drowsiness of the telephone corresponding to the rotary operation (equivalent to the operation of the operation target, and the arrow A1 does not belong to the alignment by In the sector area, the direction of the rotation operation of the contact of the operation panel 3. With the rotation operation of the arrow ^ counterclockwise (in the direction of the white arrow), the selection position of the number field 91a ... is toward the left side of the front A2 (the white arrow). Direction). In addition, by turning the arrow AI clockwise (black arrow direction), the selection position 93a of the number field 91a moves to the right direction (black arrow direction) of the arrow A2. Use the push button to turn the area of the operation panel 3 &*; you can specify the desired number by pressing the push button 11a. Similarly, by turning the part shown by the arrow B1, you can set the function to 9lb selection position The state moves in the direction shown by the arrow β2. By pressing the button 3 on the area 3fc &gt; of the operation panel 3, the user can specify a desired item such as a "search" item by pressing the button lib. By rotating the part shown by arrow C1, the selection position 93c of the name 襕 91c can be moved in the direction shown by the arrow. The user can press the operation area 3c of the rotary operation panel 3 to press The desired name item is designated by pressing the button 11c. If the user sets the number through the above method, or specifies the name and performs a search without error, the user presses the button 2a at the center of the operation panel 3, and Carry out a telephone dialing action. In this way, the mobile phone can be combined with the rotating operation panel 3 that can detect the rotating operation, the contact detection detectors 8a, 8b, 8c, and the pressing button 11 ^ 11 ^ 11〇 You can easily operate the mobile phone. This paper size is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (21 × 297 mm). Read the note below and fill in this page. -42- 548578 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (41) [Fifth embodiment] For the dial unit of the fifth embodiment of the present invention, please refer to page 32. 34 for detailed description. Fig. 32 is a schematic diagram of the mechanical components of the dial unit 100 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 33 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the gear 104 shown in Fig. 32. Fig. 34 Shown is a schematic diagram of the rotation operation detection member of the dial unit 1⑼. In this embodiment, the same structure as those in the first to fourth embodiments is given the same figure number, and the description is omitted here. <Structure> As shown in FIG. 32, the dial unit 100 is provided with a rotation operation panel 3, a gear 104, a rotation direction identification plate 105, a middle plate 115, a bottom plate 116, a left clip 121, and Right card holder 122. The rotary operation plate 3 is designed as a circular plate structure, and a groove 12 9 for preventing slippage is provided on the rotation operation plate 3. An opening portion 12 is provided at a circular center position of the rotary operation plate 3. See an enlarged view of the gear 104 shown in FIG. 33. A tooth 117 is provided on the peripheral edge of the gear, and an opening 112 is provided at a central position. The gear 104 and the rotation operation plate 3 are connected and fixed in an integrated manner by an adhesive to rotate. The rotation direction discriminating plate 105 is formed from a disc-shaped plate having an opening 113 at a central position, and is provided with a protrusion 123 to form a protrusion. A metal sleeve 111 is provided at the protrusion 123. In addition, the rotation direction identification plate 105 is further provided with a switch for opening / closing the contact points 106 and 108 by the action of the gear 104 (corresponding to the first switch. The paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) -43- ---------- install -------- order --------- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 548578 A7 _ B7 V. Invention Description (42) Department). The contact 108 is connected to the metal sleeve via a wire 110. The middle plate 115 is provided with pillars at the central position, and metal elements 109a, 109b are provided at one side. The pillar 114 penetrates the opening portion 12 of the rotation operation plate 3, the opening portion 112 of the gear 104, and the opening portion 丨 3 of the rotation direction identification plate 丨 05, and maintains these components in a rotatable state. The metal elements 109a, 10b are identified by the contact with the protrusions 123 of the rotation direction identification plate 105 (metal elements 109a, 109b, and the protrusions of the rotation direction identification plate 105). The metal sleeve 111 of the portion 123 corresponds to the second switch portion). On the surface of the middle plate, a contact detection detector (not shown) is provided, which is used to detect whether the user has touched which rotation area (the area where the operation panel 3 is rotated) to perform a rotation operation. . The bottom plate 116 is provided with push buttons 11 a, 11 b, 11 c, and 11 d, which are for the push operator who detects when the user presses and rotates the operation panel 3. The left card holder 121 and the right card holder 122 are a combination of the middle plate 115 and the bottom plate 116, and the buttons 11 &amp;, 111), 11 (), and 11 (1 are in an open state and are combined ^ <Action> 3 Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the rotation operation detection member of the dial unit. When the user rotates the rotation operation panel 3, the gear 104 fixed on the rotation operation panel 3 also rotates. In addition, at the contact opening portion 106 A protrusion 106a bent toward the gear 104 is formed at the front end. Therefore, as the gear 104 rotates, the clamping tooth 117 of the gear 104 will press the protrusion 106a outward (direction of arrow E) to make the contact 106 The contact point 108 is touched. Therefore, the attached paper size between the contact points 106 and 108 applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 public love) -44- ---------- -Install -------- Order --------- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) 548578 A7 B7 43 v 5. Description of the invention () Apply voltage, and The contact opening / closing generates a pulse, and the amount of rotation can be detected by measuring the number of pulses. In addition, the rotation direction identification plate 105 is rubbed toward the rotation side by friction with the gear 104. Therefore, when the rotation direction identification plate 105 rotates clockwise, the metal sleeve 111 of the protrusion 123 contacts the metal element 109a on the left side of the protrusion 111, and when the rotation direction identification plate 105 rotates counterclockwise At this time, the metal sleeve 111 of the protrusion 123 contacts the metal element 109b on the right side of the protrusion 111. Order --------- Φ, the metal sleeve 111 is connected to the contact 108 by the wire 110. Therefore, when When the contact point 106 is connected to the metal element 109a due to the rotation of the gear, it means that the contact point 106 is rotated clockwise and the gear 104 is only 1 division; otherwise, when the contact point 106 and the metal element 109b are rotated by the gear, When the connection state is formed, it means that the counterclockwise rotation is performed and the gear 104 only performs one division. This way, by observing the contact 106 to connect to any one of the metal elements 109a or 109b, the direction of rotation can be identified. By measuring the number of connections and disconnections, you can measure the amount of movement (rotation amount) with rotation. Members of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs do not need to use electronic components for the dial unit 100 of this embodiment. Using only mechanical components and wires, you can easily identify the left and right rotation directions, and measure the amount of rotation during the rotation operation. <Modifications> In the fifth embodiment, the rotation operation plate 3 and the gear 104 are used. The adhesive is used for fixing. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this flattening method. For example, the rotating operation plate 3 and the gear 104 can also be fixed by screws, bolts, or the like. Or the rotating operation plate 3 and the gear 104 can also be fixed. Mold integrated -45-This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 Gongchu) 548578

A7 B7 44 、 Description of the invention () Forming. In the fifth aspect, the rotation direction discriminating plate 105 is rotated by friction with the gear 104. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this structure. For example, a stopper is provided between the rotation direction discriminating plate 105 and the gear 104, and the relative movement of the stopper and the convex part of the stopper can be performed by the combination of the stopper and the convex part. In other words, when the gear 104 is rotated in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction by a certain distance or more, the rotation direction discriminating plate 105 is also rotated in the direction by a certain amount. Furthermore, instead of the friction mode between the gear 104 and the rotation direction identification plate 105, the friction between the rotation operation plate 3 and the rotation direction identification plate 105 may be adopted instead, or the rotation operation plate 3 and the rotation direction identification plate 105 may be used instead. A stopper is provided between them, and the relative movement of the concave portion and the convex portion of the stopper is used for relative movement, so that the rotation direction identification plate 105 is rotated. In the fifth aspect, the rotation operation is detected by the contact method between the contact 106 and the contact 108. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this structure. It is also possible to adopt a method of making the outer edge of the gear 104 conductive, and then detecting the contact between the gear 104 and the contact 106 to detect the rotation operation. [Industrial availability] The present invention can be used in home appliances such as computers, mobile terminals and other information machinery, automotive information terminals, various computer peripherals, televisions, digital information converters, video recorders, and mobile phones. Communication equipment, display devices such as lectures, conferences, etc., and photographic devices such as digital cameras, and the interface between various machines such as bank terminals and users. This paper is in accordance with China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications ( 210 X 297 public love) -46-r binding --------- miscellaneous · 548578 A7 _B7___ 5. Description of the invention (45). Therefore, in addition to the manufacturing and sales industries of the above-mentioned machines, the present invention can also be used in the service industry using such machines. Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Φ (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page)

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Claims (1)

Six, patent application range It report input device, which is equipped with a rotation operation part for detecting the amount of movement with the rotation operation; and contact the left half of the rotation operation plate to perform the counterclockwise direction Y or clockwise) The rotation operation is the same as the rotation operation in the clockwise direction (or counterclockwise direction) when the right half 4 of the rotation operation plate is contacted, and the movement amount in that direction is detected. 2. The information input device as described in claim w of the patent scope, wherein the rotation β and the first plate can be freely rotated on the If input device, and between the rotation operation panel and the information input device, respectively. An i-th contact operation detection unit for detecting contact with the left half of the rotary operation panel is provided, and a second contact operation detection unit for contact with the right half of the rotary operation panel is provided. The barrier input device is provided with a rotation operation part for measuring the amount of movement with the rotation operation; and the rotation operation part is divided into a plurality of partial areas, and a rotation operation is detected in these areas Is there a contact detection unit that makes contact with this area? 4. The information input device as described in item 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein in the partial area, an operation on a specific operation object is detected, and the operation of the specific operation object is in contact with the first partial area. Rotary operator, or a rotary operator in contact with part 2 area. 5. The information input device as described in item 3 of the patent application scope, wherein in each of the partial areas, This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 size (21 × 297 mm A8B8C8D8 Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs ^ 48578 , 4 operations on the second operation object, and the # operation of the second operation object is a rotation operation for contacting the first partial area. 6. The information input device described in any of the 4th or 3th of the scope of the patent application, where the partial area is roughly divided into two parts, and the first partial area is contacted in a counterclockwise direction (or clockwise The rotation operation in the clockwise direction is the same direction as the rotation operation in the clockwise direction (or counterclockwise direction) when the second partial area is contacted, and the amount of movement in the direction is detected. 7. The information input device according to item 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein a center press operation detection section capable of detecting a press operation is further provided near the center position of the turning operation section. 8. The information input device as described in item 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein in each of the partial operation areas of the rotary operation section, there is further provided in each of the partial operation areas an area press detection capable of detecting a press operation. Operation detection section. 9. The information input device as described in item 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein in each of the partial areas of the rotary operation part, at least one of the areas is further provided with an area button capable of detecting a press operation. Press the operation detection section. 10. The information input device according to item 5 of the scope of the patent application, wherein at least one of the operation on the first operation object or the operation on the second operation object includes at least a powerful, black text (or Input operations according to the representative symbols of each text input method), input operations of numbers, input operations of English letters, related input and conversion operations (or conversion between the input symbols and representative characters), and documents Either a scroll operation of information, or a scroll operation order on a table composed of plural information. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) β Μ ----- r --- t --------- ^ 9! (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) -49- Application for patent coverage11 · An information input device, The system includes: a rotation operation part, which is arranged on the substrate, can be freely rotated, and can detect the amount of rotation following the rotation operation; and an area indicating element, which is fixed on the substrate to distinguish each partial area , And the partial area is a specific range corresponding to the rotating area of the rotating operation part; and the primary measurement part for a contact operation is directed to a part of the partial area distinguished by the area indicating element above 1 or more, It is detected whether there is any person who touches this part of the area during the turning operation. 12. The information input device as described in item 21 of the scope of patent application, wherein identification is performed in each sub-region, and the rotation operation of contacting the rotation operation portion in the partial area or the rotation operation portion of the other portion area is contacted. Pick the author. 13. The information input device according to item 12 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the area indicating it is a four-part division of the rotation area of the rotary operation section into an upper area, a lower area, a left area, and a right area. Area, and the counter-clockwise (or clockwise) rotation operation in contact with the upper area and the clockwise counter-clockwise rotation operation in contact with the lower area are moved in the same direction, Measured: the amount of movement in that direction; and making the left area to make a counterclockwise (or clockwise) rotation operation, and the right area to make a clockwise counterclockwise rotation operation, It is the same direction ', direction (or the amount of movement in that direction. It is detected that it is printed on the 548578 Sixth Intellectual Property Bureau Employees Consumer Cooperatives printed A8 B8 C8 — D8 Patent scope i4 The information input device described above is further provided with a central pressing operation detection section capable of detecting a pressing operation near the center position of the rotating operation section. iS. The information input device according to item [^] in the scope of patent application, wherein in each of the partial areas, at least one of the areas is further provided with an area capable of detecting a press operation on the partial area. Pressing operation detection section 16. The information input device as described in item ^ of the scope of patent application, wherein in each of the partial areas, an area capable of detecting the pressing operation on each partial area is further provided. Press the operation detection unit. 17. The information input device as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein a detection unit is further provided outside the rotation area of the rotation operation portion and corresponding to the position of each of the partial areas. The bet operation detection unit for detecting bet operation. 18. The information input device as described in the general item of the scope of patent application, wherein a position for detecting bet operation is further provided near the boundary between the partial areas. Boundary pressing operation detection unit. [9] The information input device described in item 11 of the scope of patent application, wherein the rotation operation unit is further provided with: on / off corresponding to the number of rotations The first switch unit; and the second switch unit that recognizes clockwise or counterclockwise rotation ^ This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) ----------- -Install -------- order --------- line (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) -51 ·