TWI334152B - Keypad structure of electronic apparatus and utilization method thereof - Google Patents

Keypad structure of electronic apparatus and utilization method thereof Download PDF

Info

Publication number
TWI334152B
TWI334152B TW96145794A TW96145794A TWI334152B TW I334152 B TWI334152 B TW I334152B TW 96145794 A TW96145794 A TW 96145794A TW 96145794 A TW96145794 A TW 96145794A TW I334152 B TWI334152 B TW I334152B
Authority
TW
Taiwan
Prior art keywords
button
light
buttons
processing unit
display screen
Prior art date
Application number
TW96145794A
Other languages
Chinese (zh)
Other versions
TW200924002A (en
Inventor
Chen Chen Liu
Original Assignee
Inventec Appliances Corp
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Inventec Appliances Corp filed Critical Inventec Appliances Corp
Priority to TW96145794A priority Critical patent/TWI334152B/en
Publication of TW200924002A publication Critical patent/TW200924002A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of TWI334152B publication Critical patent/TWI334152B/en

Links

Landscapes

  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)

Description

1334152 099年09月30日按正替換頁 六、發明說明: 【發明所屬之技術領城】 曰 _ι] I發明係為,種按鍵結構及其使用方特⑺疋有關於 -種用於電子裝f之按鍵結構及其使用方法’其係利用 熱感應使用者的熱能量而發光之特性。 [先前技術] [0002] 請一併參閱第1A圖至第1B圖,其係分別顯示習知電子裝 置之熱觸控鍵盤之鍵盤立體剖面圖’及其作動示意圖。 圖中,此習知的電子裝置丨1係為一手機’且其係具有一 本體111、一顯示螢幕112、若干個按鍵113及複數個發 光元件114。顯示螢幕112及按鍵113皆位濟.本體111上。 按鍵113係為一熱電性材料所製成,且每一按鍵113上係 具有一預定圖樣115。發光元件114係設於本體111内, 且與按鍵111電性連接。 [0003] 當使用者的手指I2貼靠在其中之一按鍵113時,藉由熱電 性材料的特性,使按鍵113感應手指12發出的熱能量而產 生作動訊號,並使得設於本gill内的發光元件114發光 ,且藉電子裝置11中的處理單元(圖未示),將按鍵113所 代表的預定圖樣115顯示在顯示螢幕112上。藉由發光元 件114所發的光,可令使用者方便操作此電子裝置η。 國然』,當使用者手指12貼靠在按鍵113時,按鍵113所在 的按鍵區13會整個發亮,易造成電力的浪費,且按鍵113 不經使用者的確認,只要感應到使用者手指㈣熱能量 ’就判斷為輪入訊號至手機中,易造成輸入的訊號非使 用者欲輸入的狀況發生。 096145794 表單編號A0101 第4頁/共22頁 0993352532-0 1334152 099年09月30日修正替換頁 [0005] 為滿足上述所提,希望當使用者手指貼靠按鍵時,只會 在貼靠按鍵及此按鍵周圍發光,並可在顯示螢幕上預先 顯示使用者手指貼靠按鍵上的預定圖樣,經由使用者按 壓按鍵確認輸入訊號,以避免輸入錯誤的需求。本發明 人基於多年從事研究與諸多實務經驗,經多方研究設計 與專題探討,遂於本發明提出一種電子裝置之按鍵結構 及其使用方法以作為前述期望一實現方式與依據。 【發明内容】 [0006] 有鑑於上述課題,本發明之一目的為提供一種電子裝置 之按鍵結構及其使用方法,特別是有關於藉由使用者所 發出之熱能量,使熱電性材料所'壤ϋ#鍵感應後導通 發光元件發光,再以使用者告壓.貼·靠.乏按鍵',以輸入訊 -Μ:.〜4·'' ..¾乘声…濟鱗趨;L,.' ..该?疫參賴 號至電子裝置並顯示於顯示鲞幕上。 [0007] 緣是,為達上述目的,依本發明之電子裝置之按鍵結構 。此電子裝置具有一本體及一顯:示螢幕,且顯示螢幕位 , f ' ,A : 於本體上。按鍵結構包含複數個發光元件、一處理單元 及若干個按鍵。發光元件位於本體内。處理單元位於本 體内,並與發光元件及顯示螢幕電性連接。按鍵與處理 單元電性連接,其係位於本體上,且每一按鍵與每一發 光元件係相對應。其中,當使用者貼靠其中之一按鍵, 使按鍵感應使用者所發出之熱能量而產生一感應訊號, 與此按鍵相對應之發光元件即發光。當使用者按壓此按 鍵而產生按壓訊號,使處理單元接收按壓訊號,並將按 壓訊號轉換為輸入訊號顯示在顯示螢幕上。 [0008] 為達上述目的,依本發明更提供一種按鍵使用方法。此 096145794 表單编號A0101 第5頁/共22頁 0993352532-0 1334152 使用方法包括下列步驟: 099年 〇9月 30 日 [0009] [0010] [0011] [0012] [0013] [0014] 096145794 0993352532-0 步驟(a).提供若干個按鍵、複數個發光元件及一處理單 元,母一發光元件與每一按鍵係相對應,且按鍵、發光 元件及顯示螢幕係與處理單元電性連接。 步驟(b):藉由一使用者貼靠其中之一按鍵,使按鍵感測 使用者所發出之熱能量,進而產生一感應訊號。 步驟(c).傳送感應訊號使相對應按鍵之發光元件發光。 步驟(d):藉由使用者按壓按鍵,使按鍵產生一按壓訊號 傳送至處理單元,再由處理單元將按壓訊號轉換為一輸 入訊號並顯不於顯示螢幕〇 \ ’ - ' I νί. .4!:/:·:·ϋΛ=.ί -!i .· r:' * *7發 * ϋΛ〗 為了能更進一步瞭解本發明之技術特徵及所達成之功效 ,下文提供較佳之實施例及相關圖式以為輔佐之用,並 以詳細之說明文字配合說明如後。 【實施方式】 第2Α圖至第2C圖係為本發明電子裝澴之按鍵結構之一實 施例。請一併參閱第2A圖至第;2G圖。其係分別顯示電子 裝置之按鍵結構之立體示意圖、其剖面圖,及使用者使 用時之作動不意圖》此電子裝置21係可為手機或個人數 位助理其中之一❶此電子裝置21具有本體21ι及顯示螢幕 212。顯示螢幕212係位於本體211上。此按鍵結構22至 少包含若干個按鍵221、複數個發光元件222及處理單元 223 ° 按鍵221係以熱電性材料所製成,每一按鍵221上具有一 預疋圖樣224,且按鍵221係設於本體211上。發光元件 表單編號A0101 第6頁/共22頁 [0015] 1334152 [0016] [0017] [0018] [0019] [0020] 096145794 099年09月30日接正替換頁 222位於本體2Π内,且每一發光元件222之位置與每一 按鍵221之位置係投影重疊,每一發光元件222與每一按 鍵221相對應鄰靠。處理單元223位於本體211内,且其 與顯不螢幕212、發光元件222及按鍵221電性連接。 當使用者將手指23觸碰(貼靠)在其中之一按鍵221上時, 藉由熱電性材料特性,使按鍵221感應使用者手指23發出 的熱能量,致使按鍵221產生一感應訊號,並將感應訊號 傳送到處理單元223中,經過處理單元223判斷此按鍵 221的位置後,控制與此按鍵221位置相對應的發光元件 2 2 2發光。 而後,當手指23進一步按壓齊命薦爹6今)的按鍵m 時,按鍵221即產生按壓訊處理^元223中, 再經由處理單元223判別此按壓訊號所對應之按鍵221及 其上之預定圖樣224 ’並轉換成一輸入訊號後於顯示螢幕 上顯示出來。 第3圖係為依據上述實施例之電子;裝i之按鍵使用方法流 程圖。此電子裝置具有—本ϋ一顧示螢幕,且顯示螢 幕係位於本體上。請參閱第3圖,其使用方法流程如下: 步驟31 :提供若干個按鍵、複數個發光元件及一處理器 ,每一發光元件之位置與每一按鍵之位置係投影重疊(相 對應),且按鍵、發光元件及顯示螢幕係與處理單元電性 連接。 步驟32 .使用者以手指碰觸(貼靠)在其中之一按鍵上。 步驟33 .藉由熱電性材料特性使按鍵感應手指所發出之 表單編號Α0101 第7頁/共22頁 0993352532-0 [0021] [0022] I 099年Q9S 3Q日紐_頁1 [0023] [0024] [0025] [0026] [0027] [0028] 096145794 熱能量,並產生一感應訊號。 步驟34 :傳送感應訊號至處理單元,使處理單元判斷接 受感應訊號之位置。 步驟35 :藉由處理單元控制與按鍵相對應的發光元件發 光。 步驟36 :使用者禮認所按鍵貼靠之按鍵是否為欲輸入之 按鍵。若否,則回步驟32。若是,則進行下一步驟。 步騍37 :藉由使用者以手指按壓所貼靠之按鍵,使按鍵 產生一按壓訊號傳送至處理單元,再由處理單元判別此 按壓訊號所對應之按鍵及此鍵代表乏:喃'定,圖樣訊號, .;· .·''* .... . 並轉換成一輸入訊號後於顯禾,瑩幕上顯示出來。 ::- .r ; ’ 上述電子裝置之按鍵結構較佳的是,顯示螢幕具有一小 螢幕’當使用者手指在貼靠按鍵時,小螢幕上顯示貼靠 之按鍵上的預定圖樣,方便使用者辨識所貼靠之按鍵。 ' , · 此外’上述電子裝置之按鍵結構視需要,當使用者手指 貼靠其中之一按鍵時,處理單元^制與此按鍵相鄰靠之 周圍的發光元件發光,方便使用者辨識所貼靠之按鍵。 以下將詳述本創作之另一實施例,增設小螢幕於顯示螢 幕上之實施例,並配合所附相關圖式,作詳細說明如下 ’其中相同的元件將以相同的元件符號加以說明。 第4A圖至第4C圖係為本發明電子裝置之按鍵結構較佳之 實施例。請一併參閱第4A圖至第4C圖,其係分別顯示本 發明較佳電子裝置之按鍵結構實施例之立體示意圖、其 表單編號A0101 第8頁/共22頁 0993352532-0 [0029] 丄334152 099年09月30日核正替換頁 剖面圖,及使用者使用時之作動示意圖。與第2A圖之實 施例相比,第4A圖電子裝置21的顯示螢幕212a上具有一 小螢幕41,且小螢幕41與處理單元223電性連接》 [0030] 當使用者將手指23貼靠在其中之一按鍵221上時,藉由熱 電性材料特性,使按鍵221感應手指23發出的熱能量,致 使按鍵221產生一感應訊號,並將感應訊號傳送到處理單 元223中,經過處理單元223判斷此按鍵221的位置後, 控制與此按鍵221相對應的發光元件222,以及此發光元 件222周圍其他發光元件222 —起聲光。此時,處理單元 223亦將此按鍵221上的預定圖樣224顯示於小螢幕41上 ,以方便使用者辨識所貼靠这^^難'22'i r。- [0031] 而後,當使用者確認所貼靠^^按备221务,欲輪入之按鍵 221時,則以手指23按壓所貼靠的按鍵221,使按鍵221 產生按壓訊號並傳送至處理單元223中,再經由處理單元 223確認此按壓訊號後,將丨所對肩冬按轉221及其上之預 定圖樣224,轉換成一輸入:訊焉锋於顯示螢幕上顯示出來 。 …:七: .* 1 « [0032] 第5圖係為依據上述較佳實施例之電子裝置之按鍵使用方 法流程圖》此電子裝置具有一本體、一顯示螢幕及一小 螢幕,且顯不螢幕係位於本體上,小螢幕位於顯示螢幕 上。請參閱第5圖,其使用方法流程如下: 步驟51 :提供若干個按鍵、複數個發光元件及_處理器 ,每一發光元件與每一按鍵係相對應,且按鍵、發光元 件及顯示螢幕係與處理單元電性連接。 096145794 表單編號A0101 第9頁/共22頁 0993352532-0 [0033] 1334152 [0034] [0035] 步驟52 :使用者以手指 099年09月30日修正替換頁 貼葬在其中之一按鍵上。 [0036] 步驟53 :藉由熱電 熱能量,並產生一 步驟54 :傳送感應 受感應訊號之位置 性材料特性使按鍵感應手指所發出之 感應訊鱿。 訊號至處理單元,使處理單元判斷接 剛步驟55 :藉纽單元將此按鍵其上之預定«顯示於小 螢幕上。 [0038] [0039] [0040] [0041] [0042] 096145794 步驟56 .以處理單70控制與按鍵相對應的發光it件發光 ,以及此發光it件周圍其他發光元件。 步驟57使用者確摘按鍵㈣之按鍵是否為欲輸入之 按鍵。若否,則回步驟52。虏是.,則進行下一步驟。 步驟58 ·藉由使用者以手指按壓所貼靠之按鍵,使按鍵 產生-按壓訊號傳送至處理單元,再由處理單元確認此 按壓訊號後’將所對應之按鍵贏按鍵代表之預定圖樣 几號,轉換成-輪人訊號後於Λ示榮幕上顯示出來。 透過上述内容可知’本發明其改良特徵在於,當使用者 + &貼靠在其t-按鍵時,由處理單元控制手^貼靠按 鍵所對應之發光元件,以及此發光元件周圍其他的發光 疋件發光,以改善習知技藝中,手指一接觸按鍵時,手 機其餘的按鍵皆一同發光,而造成較高耗電量的問題。 此外’使用者可透過小螢幕預先顯示,確認手指所貼靠 之按鍵是否為欲輸入之按鍵,再透過按壓按鍵而輸入訊 號至電子裝置中,以此改良習知技藝中,手指一接觸按 表單編號A0101 第10頁/共22頁 0993352532-0 1334152 099年09月30日梭正替换頁 鍵時,電子裝置即判斷為使用者輸入按鍵訊號,而易造 成誤輸的問題。 [0043] 以上所述僅為舉例性,而非為限制性者。任何未脫離本 發明之精神與範疇,而對其進行之等效修改或變更,均 應包含於後附之申請專利範圍中。 【圖式簡單說明】 [0044] 第1A圖係為習知電子裝置之熱觸控鍵盤之鍵盤立體剖面 圖。 第1B圖係為習知電子裝置之熱觸控鍵盤使用者使用時之 作動示意剖面圖。 第2A圖係為本發明之一實施Μ的電子.裝皇之按鍵結構之 立體不意圖。 第2Β圖係為本發明之一實施例的電子裝置之按鍵結構之 立體剖面圖。 第2C圖係為本發明之一實施例的電子裝置之按鍵結構之 使用者使用時之作動示意圖。 第3圖係為本發明之電子裝置依據第2Α圖之實施例之按鍵 使用方法流程圖。 第4Α圖係為本發明較佳實施例之電子裝置之按鍵結構實 施例之立體示意圖。 第4B圖係為本發明較佳實施例之電子裝置之按鍵結構實 施例之立體剖面圖。 第4C圖係為本發明較佳實施例之電子裝置之使用者使用 時之作動示意圖。 第5圖係為本發明之電子裝置依據第4A圖之較佳實施例之 096145794 表單編號A0101 第11頁/共22頁 0993352532-0 1334152 099年09月30日俊正替換頁 按鍵使用方法流程圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 [0045] 1 1 :電子裝置; 111 :本體; 112 :顯示螢幕; 11 3 :按鍵; 114 :發光元件; 11 5 :預定圖樣; 12 :手指; 21 :電子裝置; 211 :本體; 212 ' 212a :顯示螢幕; 22 :按鍵結構; 221 :按鍵; 222 :發光元件; 223 :處理單元; 224 :預定圖樣; 23 :手指; 41 :小螢幕;以及 3卜37、5卜58 :步驟。 096145794 表單編號A0101 第12頁/共22頁 0993352532-01334152 On September 30, 099, according to the replacement page, the invention description: [Technology of the invention belongs to the city] 曰_ι] I invention system, the type of button structure and its use (7) 关于 related to - kind of electronic The structure of the button mounted with f and its use method are characterized by utilizing the thermal energy of the user to thermally sense. [Prior Art] [0002] Please refer to FIG. 1A to FIG. 1B together, which respectively show a perspective view of a keyboard of a hot touch keyboard of a conventional electronic device and an operation diagram thereof. In the figure, the conventional electronic device 丨1 is a mobile phone ‘and has a body 111, a display screen 112, a plurality of buttons 113 and a plurality of light emitting elements 114. The display screen 112 and the button 113 are all located on the body 111. The button 113 is made of a thermoelectric material, and each button 113 has a predetermined pattern 115 thereon. The light emitting element 114 is disposed in the body 111 and electrically connected to the button 111. [0003] When the user's finger I2 is pressed against one of the buttons 113, the button 113 senses the thermal energy emitted by the finger 12 to generate an actuation signal by the characteristics of the thermoelectric material, and causes the action signal to be set in the gill. The light-emitting element 114 emits light, and the predetermined pattern 115 represented by the button 113 is displayed on the display screen 112 by a processing unit (not shown) in the electronic device 11. The light emitted by the light-emitting element 114 allows the user to conveniently operate the electronic device η. Guo Guo, when the user's finger 12 is pressed against the button 113, the button area 13 where the button 113 is located will be entirely illuminated, which is easy to waste power, and the button 113 is not confirmed by the user, as long as the user's finger is sensed. (4) The thermal energy is judged as the round-up signal to the mobile phone, which is likely to cause the input signal to be non-user-inputted. 096145794 Form No. A0101 Page 4 / Total 22 Page 0993352532-0 1334152 Correction Replacement Page [09] on September 30, 2010 [0005] In order to satisfy the above mentioned, it is hoped that when the user touches the button, it will only be placed on the button and The button is illuminated around, and the predetermined pattern on the button of the user's finger is displayed on the display screen, and the input signal is confirmed by the user pressing the button to avoid the input error. The inventor has been engaged in research and many practical experiences for many years, and has been researched and designed by a plurality of parties. The present invention proposes a key structure of an electronic device and a method for using the same as the implementation and basis of the foregoing expectation. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a key structure of an electronic device and a method of using the same, and more particularly to the thermal energy generated by a user to make a thermoelectric material After the magnetic ϋ# key induction, the illuminating element is illuminated, and then the user slams. The sticker depends on the lack of button', and the input signal-Μ:.~4·'' ..3⁄4 is used to sound the sound...L, . . . The plague is attached to the electronic device and displayed on the display screen. [0007] The edge is a key structure of the electronic device according to the present invention for the above purpose. The electronic device has a body and a display screen, and displays a screen position, f ', A: on the body. The button structure includes a plurality of light-emitting elements, a processing unit, and a plurality of buttons. The illuminating element is located within the body. The processing unit is located in the body and is electrically connected to the light emitting element and the display screen. The button is electrically connected to the processing unit, and is located on the body, and each button corresponds to each of the light emitting elements. Wherein, when the user presses one of the buttons to cause the button to sense the thermal energy emitted by the user to generate an inductive signal, the corresponding component of the button emits light. When the user presses the button to generate a pressing signal, the processing unit receives the pressing signal and converts the pressing signal into an input signal to be displayed on the display screen. In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a method for using a button is further provided. This 096145794 Form No. A0101 Page 5 of 22 0993352532-0 1334152 The method of use includes the following steps: 099 〇 September 30 [0009] [0011] [0012] [0014] 096145794 0993352532 -0 Step (a). A plurality of buttons, a plurality of light-emitting elements, and a processing unit are provided. The parent-light-emitting elements correspond to each of the button systems, and the buttons, the light-emitting elements, and the display screen are electrically connected to the processing unit. Step (b): The button senses the thermal energy emitted by the user by a button pressed by the user to generate an inductive signal. Step (c). transmitting the sensing signal to cause the corresponding light-emitting elements of the button to emit light. Step (d): the user presses the button to cause the button to generate a pressing signal to be transmitted to the processing unit, and then the processing unit converts the pressing signal into an input signal and does not display the screen 〇 \ ' - ' I νί. 4!:/:·:·ϋΛ=.ί -!i.·r:' * *7 hair* ϋΛ〗 In order to further understand the technical features of the present invention and the achievable effects, the preferred embodiments are provided below. The relevant schema is used as an aid, and the detailed description is followed by a description. [Embodiment] Figs. 2 to 2C are diagrams showing an embodiment of the key structure of the electronic device of the present invention. Please refer to Figure 2A to Figure 2G together. The electronic device 21 has a body 211. The electronic device 21 has a body 2121. The electronic device 21 can be a mobile phone or a personal digital assistant. And displaying the screen 212. The display screen 212 is located on the body 211. The button structure 22 includes at least a plurality of buttons 221, a plurality of light-emitting elements 222, and a processing unit 223. The buttons 221 are made of a thermoelectric material, each button 221 has a pre-pattern 224, and the button 221 is On the body 211. Light-emitting element form number A0101 Page 6 of 22 [0015] [0016] [0019] [0020] [0020] 096145794 On September 30, 099, the replacement page 222 is located in the body 2Π, and each The position of a light-emitting element 222 overlaps with the position of each button 221, and each light-emitting element 222 is adjacent to each button 221. The processing unit 223 is located in the body 211 and is electrically connected to the display screen 212, the light-emitting element 222, and the button 221 . When the user touches (abuts) the finger 23 on one of the buttons 221, the button 221 senses the heat energy emitted by the user's finger 23 by the thermoelectric material characteristic, so that the button 221 generates an inductive signal, and The sensing signal is transmitted to the processing unit 223. After the processing unit 223 determines the position of the button 221, the light-emitting element 2 2 2 corresponding to the position of the button 221 is controlled to emit light. Then, when the finger 23 further presses the button m of the same button, the button 221 generates the pressing processing unit 223, and then the processing unit 223 determines the button 221 corresponding to the pressing signal and the predetermined reservation thereon. The pattern 224' is converted into an input signal and displayed on the display screen. Fig. 3 is a flow chart showing the method of using the electronic device according to the above embodiment; The electronic device has a display screen and the display screen is located on the body. Referring to FIG. 3, the method of using the method is as follows: Step 31: providing a plurality of buttons, a plurality of light-emitting elements, and a processor, wherein a position of each of the light-emitting elements overlaps with a position of each button (corresponding), and The buttons, the light-emitting elements, and the display screen are electrically connected to the processing unit. Step 32. The user touches (abuts) one of the buttons with a finger. Step 33. The form number of the button is sensed by the characteristics of the thermoelectric material Α0101 Page 7 / Total 22 pages 0993352532-0 [0022] [0022] I 099 Q9S 3Q 日纽_Page 1 [0023] [0024 [0028] [0028] 096145794 thermal energy and generate an inductive signal. Step 34: Send the sensing signal to the processing unit, so that the processing unit determines the location of receiving the sensing signal. Step 35: The light-emitting element corresponding to the button is controlled by the processing unit to emit light. Step 36: The user greets whether the button to which the button is pressed is the button to be input. If no, go back to step 32. If yes, proceed to the next step. Step 37: The user presses the pressed button with the finger to cause the button to generate a pressing signal to be transmitted to the processing unit, and then the processing unit determines that the button corresponding to the pressing signal and the button represent a lack of: The pattern signal, .;· .·''* .... . is converted into an input signal and displayed on the display screen. ::- .r ; ' The button structure of the above electronic device is preferably that the display screen has a small screen. When the user's finger is pressed against the button, the predetermined pattern on the button on the small screen is displayed for convenient use. The player recognizes the button that is attached. In addition, the button structure of the above electronic device is required, when the user's finger is pressed against one of the buttons, the processing unit controls the light-emitting elements adjacent to the button to emit light, so that the user can recognize the abutment The button. Another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below. An embodiment in which a small screen is displayed on a display screen will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the same elements will be described with the same reference numerals. 4A to 4C are preferred embodiments of the key structure of the electronic device of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 4A to FIG. 4C, which are respectively a perspective view showing a key structure embodiment of a preferred electronic device of the present invention, and its form number A0101 page 8/22 pages 0993352532-0 [0029] 丄334152 On September 30, 099, the cross-sectional view of the replacement page was verified and the user was prompted to use it. Compared with the embodiment of FIG. 2A, the display screen 212a of the electronic device 21 of FIG. 4A has a small screen 41, and the small screen 41 is electrically connected to the processing unit 223. [0030] When the user puts the finger 23 against When one of the buttons 221 is used, the button 221 senses the thermal energy emitted by the finger 23 by the thermoelectric material characteristic, so that the button 221 generates an inductive signal, and transmits the sensing signal to the processing unit 223, and passes through the processing unit 223. After determining the position of the button 221, the light-emitting element 222 corresponding to the button 221 and the other light-emitting elements 222 around the light-emitting element 222 are controlled to emit sound and light. At this time, the processing unit 223 also displays the predetermined pattern 224 on the button 221 on the small screen 41 to facilitate the user to recognize that the button 22'i r is attached. [0031] Then, when the user confirms that the button 221 is to be rotated, the button 221 is pressed by the finger 23, and the button 221 is pressed and transmitted to the processing. In the unit 223, after confirming the pressing signal via the processing unit 223, the shoulder pressing button 221 and the predetermined pattern 224 thereon are converted into an input: the signal edge is displayed on the display screen. ...: 7: .* 1 « [0032] FIG. 5 is a flow chart of a method for using a button of an electronic device according to the above preferred embodiment. The electronic device has a body, a display screen and a small screen, and is displayed. The screen is on the body and the small screen is on the display screen. Please refer to FIG. 5, and the usage method is as follows: Step 51: provide a plurality of buttons, a plurality of light-emitting components, and a processor, each of the light-emitting components corresponding to each button, and the buttons, the light-emitting components, and the display screen system. It is electrically connected to the processing unit. 096145794 Form No. A0101 Page 9 of 22 0993352532-0 [0033] 1334152 [0035] Step 52: The user corrects the replacement page with a finger on September 30, 099, and is buried on one of the buttons. [0036] Step 53: By thermoelectric energy, and generating a step 54: transmitting the sensing positional material characteristic of the sensing signal causes the button to sense the sensing signal emitted by the finger. The signal is sent to the processing unit, so that the processing unit judges the connection step 55: the button unit displays the predetermined « on the button on the small screen. [0040] [0042] [0042] [0042] Step 56. The processing unit 70 controls the illumination of the illumination unit corresponding to the button, and the other illumination elements surrounding the illumination member. In step 57, the user confirms whether the button of the button (4) is the button to be input. If no, go back to step 52. If yes, go to the next step. Step 58: The user presses the pressed button with the finger to transmit the button generating-pressing signal to the processing unit, and after the processing unit confirms the pressing signal, the corresponding button win button represents the predetermined pattern number. After being converted into a round signal, it will be displayed on the display screen. It can be seen from the above that the improved feature of the present invention is that when the user + & is pressed against its t-button, the processing unit controls the light-emitting component corresponding to the button and the other light-emitting elements around the light-emitting component. The illuminating element is used to improve the conventional technique. When the finger touches the button, the rest of the buttons of the mobile phone are illuminated together, resulting in a problem of high power consumption. In addition, the user can pre-display through the small screen to confirm whether the button to which the finger is pressed is the button to be input, and then input the signal to the electronic device by pressing the button, thereby improving the conventional skill, the finger touches the form No. A0101 Page 10 of 22 0993352532-0 1334152 When the page is being replaced by the shuttle button on September 30, 2009, the electronic device judges that the user inputs the button signal, which is liable to cause a mistake. [0043] The foregoing is illustrative only and not limiting. Any equivalent modifications or alterations to the spirit and scope of the invention are intended to be included in the scope of the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0044] Fig. 1A is a perspective cross-sectional view of a keyboard of a thermal touch keyboard of a conventional electronic device. Figure 1B is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the operation of a user of a hot touch keyboard of a conventional electronic device. Fig. 2A is a perspective view of the electronic structure of the emperor of the present invention. Figure 2 is a perspective cross-sectional view showing the key structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2C is a schematic view showing the operation of the user of the key structure of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a flow chart showing the method of using the keys of the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a key structure of an electronic device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4B is a perspective cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of a key structure of an electronic device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4C is a schematic diagram of the operation of the user of the electronic device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a diagram of a preferred embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention according to Figure 4A. 096145794 Form No. A0101 Page 11 of 22 0993352532-0 1334152 September 30, 2017, the replacement page is a flow chart of the use of the keys. [Description of main component symbols] [0045] 1 1 : electronic device; 111: body; 112: display screen; 11 3: button; 114: light-emitting element; 11 5: predetermined pattern; 12: finger; 21: electronic device; : body; 212 '212a: display screen; 22: button structure; 221: button; 222: light-emitting element; 223: processing unit; 224: predetermined pattern; 23: finger; 41: small screen; and 3, 37, 5 58: Steps. 096145794 Form No. A0101 Page 12 of 22 0993352532-0

Claims (1)

1334152 _ 年09月30日修正替换頁 七、申請專利範圍: 1 . 一種電子裝置之按鍵結構,該電子裝置具有一本體及一顯 示螢幕,且該顯示螢幕係位於該本體上,而該按鍵結構至 少包含: 複數個發光元件,係位於該本體内; 一處理單元,係位於該本體内,且該處理單元係與該些發 光元件及該顯示螢幕電性連接;以及 若干個按鍵,係與該處理單元電性連接並位於該本體上, 每一該按鍵係與每一該發光元件相對應; 其中,當一使用者貼靠碰觸該些按鍵其中之一使該按鍵感 應該使用者所發出之熱能量'而,i逆'一感;蠢訊黎時,使相對 應該按鍵之該發光元件即發先ΐ;:當該II角者鉍壓該按鍵以 產生一按壓訊號致使該處理單元接受該按'壓訊號時,再由 • 該處理單元將該按壓訊號轉換為一輸入訊號,並將該輸入 訊號顯示於該顯示螢幕。 2 .如申請專利範圍第1項所述之按鍵結構,其中該些按鍵係 以熱電性材料所製成。 …,Α… 3 .如申請專利範圍第1項所述i按士3吉構,其中該按鍵對應 該發光元件,係指該按鍵之位置與該發光元件之位置投影 重疊。 4. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之按鍵結構,其中當該發光元 件發光時,與該發光元件相鄰靠(對應)之該些發光元件亦 發光。 5. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之按鍵結構,其中該電子裝置 係為一手機或一個人數位助理其中之一。 096145794 表單編號A0101 第13頁/共22頁 0993352532-0 1334152 099年09月30日修正替换頁 6 .如申請專利範圍第1項所述之按鍵結構,其中該些發光元 件係為一發光二極體(LED)。 7 .如申請專利範圍第1項所述之按鍵結構,其中每一該按鍵 上係具有一預定圖樣,且該輸入訊號係與該預定圖樣相對 應。 8 . —種電子裝置之按鍵使用方法,該電子裝置具有一本體及 一顯示螢幕,該顯示螢幕係位於該本體上,且該按鍵使用 方法至少包含下列步驟: a) 提供若干個按鍵、複數個發光元件及一處理單元,每一 該發光元件與每一該按鍵係相對應,且該些按鍵、該些發 光元件及該顯示螢幕係與該處理拳元露性連接; b) 藉由一使用者貼靠該些按鍵其,中之一,使該些按鍵感測 該使用者所發出之熱能量,進而k生一感應訊號; c) 傳送該感應訊號使相對應該按鍵之該發光元件發光;以 及 藉由該使用者按壓該按鍵,使該按键產生一按壓訊號傳送 至該處理單元,再由該處理單元將該按壓訊號轉換為一輸 入訊號並顯示於該顯示螢幕。 9 .如申請專利範圍第8項所述之按鍵使用方法,其中該些按 鍵係位於該本體上,該處理單元及該些發光元件係位於該 本體内。 10.如申請專利範圍第8項所述之按鍵使用方法,其中該些按 鍵係以熱電性材料所製成。 11 .如申請專利範圍第8項所述之按鍵使用方法,其中該按鍵 對應該發光元件,係指該按鍵之位置與該發光元件之位置 投影重疊》 096145794 表單編號Α0101 第14頁/共22頁 0993352532-0 1334152 099年09月30日核正替換頁 12 .如申請專利範圍第8項所述之按鍵使用方法,其中當該發 光元件發光時,與該發光元件相鄰靠(對應)之該些發光元 件亦發光。 13 .如申請專利範圍第8項所述之按鍵使用方法,其中該電子 裝置係為一手機或一個人數位助理其中之一。 14 .如申請專利範圍第8項所述之按鍵使用方法,其中該些發 光元件係為一發光二極體(LED)。 15 .如申請專利範圍第8項所述之按鍵使用方法,其中每一該 按鍵上係具有一預定圖樣,且該輸入訊號係與該預定圖樣 相對應。 16 . —種電子裝置之按鍵結構,該電子裝置具:霧一本體及一顯 . ' ,;·· '; ;: : ' * ,唸* 示螢幕,且該顯示螢幕係位於該本體i·,而該按鍵結構至 少包含: . 〆 複數個發光元件,係位於該本體内; 一處理單元,係位於該本體内,且該處理單元係與該些發 光元件及該顯示螢幕電性連接;以及 若干個按鍵,係與該處理單元電性%森並位於該本體上, Λ 每一該按鍵係與每一該發光先件相對應,每一該按鍵上係 具有一預定圖樣; 其中,當一使用者貼靠該些按鍵其中之一致使該按鍵感應 該使用者所發出之熱能量而產生一感應訊號,而該處理單 元即接收該感應訊號,使相對應該按鍵之該發光元件發光 ,且該處理單元將該按鍵上之該預定圖樣顯示於該顯示螢 幕;當該使用者按壓該按鍵時產生一按壓訊號致使該處理 單元接受該按壓訊號,藉以確認輸入該輸入訊號至該處理 XtO —* 早70。 096145794 表單編號A0101 第15頁/共22頁 0993352532-0 1334152 099年09月30日梭正替換頁 17 .如申請專利範圍第16項所述之按鍵結構,其中該些按鍵係 以熱電性材料所製成。 18 .如申請專利範圍第16項所述之按鍵結構,其中該按鍵對應 該發光元件,係指該按鍵之位置與該發光元件之位置投影 重疊。 19 .如申請專利範圍第16項所述之按鍵結構,其中當該發光元 件發光時,與該發光元件相鄰靠(對應)之該些發光元件亦 發光。 20 .如申請專利範圍第16項所述之按鍵結構,其中該電子裝置 係為一手機或一個人數位助理其t之一。 21 .如申請專利範圍第16項所述之按鍵結構,其中該些發光元 , ^. · 件係為一發光二極體(LED)。: : ·/ 22 .如申請專利範圍第16項所述之按鍵結構,其中每一該按鍵 上係具有一預定圖樣,且該輸入訊號係與該預定圖樣相對 應。 23 . —種電子裝置之按鍵使用方法,該電子裝置具有一本體及 一顯示螢幕,該顯示螢幕係位於該本體上,且該按鍵使用 方法至少包含下列步驟: a) 提供若干個按鍵、複數個發光元件及一處理單元,每一 該發光元件與每一該按鍵係相對應,且該些按鍵與該些發 光元件係與該處理單元電性連接; b) 藉由一使用者貼靠該些按鍵其中之一,使該些按鍵感測 該使用者所發出之熱能量,進而產生一感應訊號; c) 藉由該處理單元接收該感應訊號,致使該按鍵相對應之 該發光元件發光,並由該處理單元於該顯示螢幕上顯示該 按鍵之一輸入訊號;以及 096145794 表單编號A0101 第16頁/共22頁 0993352532-0 1334152 099年09月30日核正替換頁 藉由該使用者按壓該按鍵產生一按壓訊號,並由該處理單 元接收該按壓訊號,以確認輸入該輸入訊號至該處理單元 〇 24 .如申請專利範圍第23項所述之按鍵使用方法,其申該些按 鍵係位於該本體上,該處理單元及該些發光元件係位於該 本體内。 25 .如申請專利範圍第23項所述之按鍵使用方法,其中該些按 鍵係以熱電性材料所製成。 26 .如申請專利範圍第23項所述之按鍵使用方法,其中該按鍵 對應該發光元件,係指該按鍵之位置與該發光元件之位置 投影重疊。 .'· ';·ί ^ r,: 今. ·:·< ... 27 .如申請專利範圍第23項所述走;按.韓使用、方法。其中當該發 光元件發光時,與該發光元#相鄰靠(對m)之該些發光元 件亦發光。 28 .如申請專利範圍第23項所述之按鍵使用方法,其中該電子 裝置係為一手機或一個人數位助理其中之一。 29 .如申請專利範圍第23項所璉之按键使用.方法,其中該些發 光元件係為一發光二極體(LEI)f。 30 .如申請專利範圍第23項所述之按鍵使用方法,其中每一該 按鍵上係具有一預定圖樣,且該輸入訊號係與該預定圖樣 相對應。 096145794 表單編號A0101 第17頁/共22頁 0993352532-01334152 _ September 30, the revised replacement page VII, the scope of the patent application: 1. A button structure of an electronic device, the electronic device has a body and a display screen, and the display screen is located on the body, and the button structure The method further includes: a plurality of light-emitting elements located in the body; a processing unit located in the body, wherein the processing unit is electrically connected to the light-emitting elements and the display screen; and a plurality of buttons The processing unit is electrically connected to and located on the body, and each of the buttons corresponds to each of the light-emitting elements; wherein, when a user touches one of the buttons, the button senses the user The thermal energy 'is, i reverse' a sense; stupid Li, the corresponding light-emitting element that is supposed to be pressed is sent first; when the II corner presses the key to generate a pressing signal, the processing unit accepts When the pressing signal is pressed, the processing unit converts the pressing signal into an input signal, and displays the input signal on the display screen. 2. The button structure of claim 1, wherein the buttons are made of a thermoelectric material. ..., Α... 3. As described in the first paragraph of the patent application, i is a singular structure, wherein the button corresponds to the illuminating element, meaning that the position of the button overlaps with the position of the illuminating element. 4. The button structure of claim 1, wherein when the illuminating element emits light, the illuminating elements adjacent to (corresponding to) the illuminating element also emit light. 5. The button structure of claim 1, wherein the electronic device is one of a mobile phone or a number of assistants. 096145794 Form No. A0101 Page 13 of 22 0993352532-0 1334152 Modified on September 30, 2010. The key structure of claim 1, wherein the light-emitting elements are a light-emitting diode Body (LED). 7. The button structure of claim 1, wherein each of the buttons has a predetermined pattern, and the input signal corresponds to the predetermined pattern. 8 . A method for using a button of an electronic device, the electronic device having a body and a display screen, wherein the display screen is located on the body, and the method of using the button comprises at least the following steps: a) providing a plurality of buttons and a plurality of buttons a light-emitting element and a processing unit, each of the light-emitting elements corresponding to each of the button-series, and the buttons, the light-emitting elements, and the display screen are connected to the processing box; b) by using One of the buttons is used to sense the thermal energy emitted by the user, and then generate a sensing signal; c) transmitting the sensing signal to cause the corresponding light-emitting element to emit light; And pressing, by the user, the button generates a pressing signal to be transmitted to the processing unit, and the processing unit converts the pressing signal into an input signal and displays the signal on the display screen. 9. The method of using a button according to claim 8, wherein the button is located on the body, and the processing unit and the light-emitting elements are located in the body. 10. The method of using a button as claimed in claim 8, wherein the buttons are made of a thermoelectric material. 11. The method according to claim 8, wherein the button corresponds to the light-emitting element, and the position of the button overlaps with the position of the light-emitting element. 096145794 Form No. 1010101 Page 14 of 22 The method of using a button according to claim 8, wherein when the light-emitting element emits light, the light-emitting element is adjacent to (corresponding to) the light-emitting element. Some of the light-emitting elements also emit light. 13. The method of using a button as claimed in claim 8, wherein the electronic device is one of a mobile phone or a number of assistants. 14. The method of using a button according to claim 8, wherein the light emitting elements are a light emitting diode (LED). 15. The method of using a button as claimed in claim 8, wherein each of the buttons has a predetermined pattern, and the input signal corresponds to the predetermined pattern. 16 . The button structure of an electronic device, the electronic device has: a body of fog and a display. ' , ;·· '; ;: : ' * , read * screen, and the display screen is located in the body i · And the button structure comprises: 〆 a plurality of illuminating elements are located in the body; a processing unit is located in the body, and the processing unit is electrically connected to the illuminating elements and the display screen; a plurality of buttons are electrically connected to the processing unit and are located on the body, wherein each of the buttons corresponds to each of the lighting elements, and each of the buttons has a predetermined pattern; wherein, when The user clicks on the buttons to cause the button to sense the thermal energy emitted by the user to generate an inductive signal, and the processing unit receives the sensing signal to cause the corresponding component to emit light, and the The processing unit displays the predetermined pattern on the button on the display screen; when the user presses the button, a pressing signal is generated to cause the processing unit to accept the pressing signal, thereby confirming The input signal to the input processing XtO - * 70 early. 096145794 Form No. A0101 Page 15 of 22 0993352532-0 1334152 September 30, 2010, the shuttle is replaced by the button structure described in claim 16, wherein the buttons are made of thermoelectric materials. production. 18. The button structure of claim 16, wherein the button corresponds to the light-emitting element, meaning that the position of the button overlaps with the position of the light-emitting element. The key structure of claim 16, wherein when the light-emitting element emits light, the light-emitting elements adjacent to (corresponding to) the light-emitting element also emit light. 20. The button structure of claim 16, wherein the electronic device is one of a mobile phone or a number of assistants. 21. The button structure of claim 16, wherein the light-emitting elements, ^. · are a light-emitting diode (LED). The key structure of claim 16, wherein each of the keys has a predetermined pattern, and the input signal corresponds to the predetermined pattern. 23. A method for using a button of an electronic device, the electronic device having a body and a display screen, the display screen is located on the body, and the method of using the button comprises at least the following steps: a) providing a plurality of buttons and a plurality of buttons a light-emitting element and a processing unit, each of the light-emitting elements corresponding to each of the button-series, and the buttons and the light-emitting elements are electrically connected to the processing unit; b) by a user One of the buttons causes the buttons to sense the thermal energy emitted by the user, thereby generating an inductive signal; c) receiving the sensing signal by the processing unit, causing the corresponding corresponding light emitting device to emit light, and Displaying, by the processing unit, one of the input signals of the button on the display screen; and 096145794 Form No. A0101 Page 16 of 22 pages 0993352532-0 1334152 September 30, 2010, the replacement page is pressed by the user The button generates a pressing signal, and the processing unit receives the pressing signal to confirm input of the input signal to the processing unit 〇24. The range of interest in item 23 use buttons which key to press the plurality of application located on the main body line, the processing unit and the plurality of light emitting elements located within the body system. 25. The method of using a button according to claim 23, wherein the buttons are made of a thermoelectric material. 26. The method of using a button according to claim 23, wherein the button corresponds to the light-emitting element, meaning that the position of the button overlaps with the position projection of the light-emitting element. .'· ';·ί ^ r,: Today. ···< ... 27 . As described in the 23rd section of the patent application; When the light-emitting element emits light, the light-emitting elements adjacent to (to m) the light-emitting element also emit light. 28. The method of using a button according to claim 23, wherein the electronic device is one of a mobile phone or a number of assistants. 29. The method according to claim 23, wherein the light-emitting elements are a light-emitting diode (LEI) f. 30. The method of using a button according to claim 23, wherein each of the buttons has a predetermined pattern, and the input signal corresponds to the predetermined pattern. 096145794 Form No. A0101 Page 17 of 22 0993352532-0
TW96145794A 2007-11-30 2007-11-30 Keypad structure of electronic apparatus and utilization method thereof TWI334152B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
TW96145794A TWI334152B (en) 2007-11-30 2007-11-30 Keypad structure of electronic apparatus and utilization method thereof

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
TW96145794A TWI334152B (en) 2007-11-30 2007-11-30 Keypad structure of electronic apparatus and utilization method thereof

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
TW200924002A TW200924002A (en) 2009-06-01
TWI334152B true TWI334152B (en) 2010-12-01

Family

ID=44209802

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
TW96145794A TWI334152B (en) 2007-11-30 2007-11-30 Keypad structure of electronic apparatus and utilization method thereof

Country Status (1)

Country Link
TW (1) TWI334152B (en)

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN103576956B (en) * 2012-07-31 2016-08-24 宸鸿科技(厦门)有限公司 Temperature induction type contact panel and manufacture method thereof and method for detecting

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
TW200924002A (en) 2009-06-01

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
TW201131434A (en) Stylus and touch input system
TW201106209A (en) Input apparatus, operation method thereof and optical reflection module
TW201316204A (en) Touch keypad module
CN101685250B (en) Portable electronic device
TW201039177A (en) Information inputting apparatus and electronc apparatus
TW201032106A (en) Optical touch liquid crystal display device
CN202453826U (en) Laser designator
TW200928873A (en) Electronic device, symbol input module and its symbol selection method
TW200921488A (en) Touch control input device, and computer apparatus including the same
TW201025101A (en) Touch pad and electronic device
TWI334152B (en) Keypad structure of electronic apparatus and utilization method thereof
TWI639108B (en) Track touch sensing module
TWI269333B (en) Keyboard with backlight framework
TW201118650A (en) Luminous keyboard
TW200840349A (en) Display device and method of displaying menu thereof
TWM462401U (en) Mouse with a pressure sensing module
TW201621558A (en) Input device
JP2007233769A (en) Personal identification user interface device
TW201218022A (en) implementing input and control functions on electric device without using touch panel
KR101160464B1 (en) Table type remote controller having touch screen for karaoke player
TWI465967B (en) Keypad assembly
TWM379796U (en) Touch operating device
TW201118655A (en) Optical input device
TW201246036A (en) Electronic device and graphical user interface control method thereof
CN101504891A (en) Press-key structure for electronic apparatus and using method thereof

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
MM4A Annulment or lapse of patent due to non-payment of fees