TWI763191B - Mouse device with touch control function - Google Patents

Abstract

A mouse device is provided, including a main body, a position detection unit, a touch control unit, and a control circuit. The position detection unit is disposed in the main body, and the touch control unit is slidably disposed on a side of the main body. The control circuit is electrically connected to the position detection unit and the touch control unit. When the touch control unit slides relative to the main body from a first angle to a second angle, the touch control unit protrudes from a bottom surface of the main body.

Description

Mouse device with touch function

The present invention relates to a mouse device, in particular to a mouse device with touch function.

When using a general mouse for computer graphics, it is often necessary to adjust the resolution of the mouse (that is, Dots Per Inch (DPI)) according to the needs of large movement or precise alignment, and for different usage situations. However, it is easy to cause inconvenience in use.

On the other hand, when a user presents a presentation through a general mouse, the user's performance is often affected because it is not comfortable and difficult to hold.

In view of this, how to design a mouse device that can have different resolutions and can be conveniently used as a presentation has become an important issue.

In view of the aforementioned conventional problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides a mouse device with a touch function, including a body, a position sensing unit, a touch unit, and a control circuit. The main body has a bottom surface and a first sliding surface connected with each other, and the position sensing unit is disposed in the main body. The touch unit is disposed on one side of the body in a slidable manner, wherein the touch unit has a touch panel, a plane and a second sliding surface, and the touch panel and the second sliding surface are located on the touch panel. the opposite side of the control unit, and the second sliding surface is connected to the plane. The control circuit is electrically connected to the position sensing unit and the touch control unit.

Wherein, when the touch unit is located at a first angle relative to the body, the plane is substantially aligned with the bottom surface, and when the touch unit slides from the first angle to a second angle relative to the body, the second slide The surface slides along the first sliding surface, and the flat surface protrudes from the bottom surface.

In one embodiment, the resolution of the position sensing unit and the touch unit are different, that is, dots per inch (DPI).

In one embodiment, when the touch unit slides relative to the body from the first angle to the second angle, the control circuit transmits a control signal to the touch unit to change the resolution of the touch unit.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned touch panel has a curved structure.

In one embodiment, the first sliding surface and the second sliding surface are respectively a curved surface.

In one embodiment, when the touch unit slides relative to the body from the first angle to the second angle, the touch panel and the bottom surface form a Y-shaped structure.

In one embodiment, the body further has a holding portion and a button, wherein the touch unit, the holding portion and the button are adjacent to each other.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned touch panel is Fusiform-shaped.

In one embodiment, the difference between the first angle and the second angle is 30 degrees to 60 degrees.

In one embodiment, the difference between the first angle and the second angle is 45 degrees.

The mouse device according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below. It can be readily appreciated, however, that embodiments of the invention provide many suitable inventive concepts that can be embodied in a wide variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments disclosed are merely illustrative of particular ways to use the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. It is to be understood that these terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with the relevant art and the context or context of this disclosure, and not in an idealized or overly formal manner Interpretation, unless specifically defined herein.

The foregoing and other technical contents, features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the drawings. The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as: up, down, left, right, front or rear, etc., are only for referring to the directions of the attached drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used in the embodiments are used to describe and not to limit the present invention.

First, please refer to Figures 1 and 2 together. Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of a mouse device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 shows when a user holds the mouse device 100 in Figure 1 with their hands. schematic diagram.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the mouse device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention mainly includes a body 10 and a touch unit 20 , wherein the touch unit 20 is slidably disposed on one side of the body 10 . It should be understood that the mouse device 100 of this embodiment is, for example, an optical or mechanical mouse, wherein a position sensing unit (not shown) is provided inside the main body 10, so that when the user moves When the mouse is clicked, a position change information can be obtained through the aforementioned position sensing unit, and at the same time, the aforementioned position sensing unit can transmit a position signal to a computer device through a cable or wirelessly, so as to facilitate the user to operate and control the cursor or input command.

For example, when the aforementioned mouse device 100 is a mechanical mouse, the aforementioned position sensing unit may include elements such as a rolling ball and a rotary encoder; and when the aforementioned mouse device 100 is an optical slider In the case of a mouse, the aforementioned position sensing unit may include light emitting diodes (LEDs) and components such as light sensors matched with them. In this embodiment, the resolution (dots per inch) of the aforementioned position sensing unit is about 1800 DPI (Dots Per Inch).

It should be noted that the aforementioned touch unit 20 has a fusiform-shaped touch panel TP that protrudes from one side of the main body 10 . The resolution (dots per inch) of the touch unit 20 number) is about 400 DPI (Dots Per Inch), which is lower than the resolution of the aforementioned position sensing unit, which means that the resolution (DPI) of the position sensing unit and the touch unit is different, which can meet the needs of users when they are engaged in computer graphics. The need for detailed description or precise alignment during operation.

Specifically, the aforementioned main body 10 mainly includes a holding portion 11 , two buttons 12 and 13 , a front cover 14 and a roller 15 , wherein the buttons 12 and 13 , the front cover 14 and the roller 15 are all disposed on the holding portion 11 . On the front side, the front cover 14 and the scroll wheel 15 are arranged between the two buttons 12 and 13 .

In addition, it can be seen from Figures 1 and 2 that the scroll wheel 15 is disposed in the center of the front cover 14 , and the touch unit 12 is adjacent to the grip portion 11 and the button 12 . When the user operates the mouse device 100 , the palm of the user can abut the holding portion 11 on the main body 10 , and at the same time, the user can press the buttons 12 and 13 or slide the scroll wheel 15 with his fingers, so as to operate and control the cursor on the computer screen or input commands. .

Next, please refer to Figures 3, 4, 5, and 6. Figure 3 shows the front view of the mouse device 100 in Figure 1, and Figure 4 shows when the user holds the slider in Figure 3 with their hands. A schematic diagram of the mouse device 100 , FIG. 5 is a rear view of the mouse device 100 in FIG. 1 , and FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram when a user holds the mouse device 100 in FIG. 5 with a hand.

As shown in FIGS. 3 , 4 , 5 and 6 , the holding portion 11 of the main body 10 is formed with a bottom surface S11 and a first sliding surface S12 connected to each other, and the touch unit 20 is formed with a connected one A plane S21 and a second sliding surface S22. It should be understood that the aforementioned touch panel TP and the second sliding surface S22 are located on the opposite side of the touch unit 20 , and the aforementioned first sliding surface S12 of the grip portion 11 is adjacent to the second sliding surface of the touch unit 20 Surface S22 , wherein the aforementioned second sliding surface S22 can slide along the aforementioned first sliding surface S12 , so that the touch unit 20 can change the angle relative to the body 10 of the mouse device 100 .

When the touch unit 20 is positioned at a first angle relative to the main body 10 (as shown in FIGS. 3 , 4 , 5 and 6 ), the plane S21 located below the touch unit 20 is approximately aligned with the bottom surface S11 of the holding portion 11 , so that the user can slide the bottom surface S11 of the grip portion 11 and the flat surface S21 below the touch unit 20 on an object surface (such as a mouse pad surface or a desktop), so as to control the cursor on the computer screen or Enter the command.

On the other hand, it can also be seen from Figures 3, 4, 5 and 6 that both the first sliding surface S12 and the second sliding surface S22 are curved surfaces, and the touch panel TP has a curved structure, so that it can be It is convenient for the user to slide the thumb on the surface to control the displacement of the cursor.

Please also refer to Figures 7 and 8, wherein Figure 7 shows a side view of the mouse device 100 in Figure 1, and Figure 8 shows when the touch unit 20 faces the body from the first angle shown in Figure 7 10Side view when swiped to a second angle.

As shown in FIG. 7 , when the touch unit 20 is positioned at a first angle relative to the body 10 , the plane S21 below the touch unit 20 is roughly aligned with the bottom surface S11 of the grip 11 , and the mouse device 100 can be used as a general slide mouse, and the user can directly move the mouse device 100 (higher resolution), or just use the thumb to slide on the surface of the touch panel TP (lower resolution), and can meet the needs of different usage scenarios To control the cursor on the computer screen or engage in fine computer graphics and other work.

However, when the user wants to use the mouse device 100 as a presenter, he only needs to apply an external force to the touch unit 20 with his thumb, so that the touch unit 20 can be set at the aforementioned first angle relative to the main body 10 . (Fig. 7) Rotate and slide to a second angle (Fig. 8), at this time, the second sliding surface S22 of the touch unit 20 will slide along the first sliding surface S12 of the grip portion 11, and the touch unit 20 protrudes from the bottom surface S11 of the grip portion 11 .

Please also refer to Figures 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, wherein Figure 9 shows a schematic diagram of the mouse device 100 in Figure 8 from another perspective, and Figure 10 shows when the user holds the 9th Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the mouse device 100 in the figure, Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the mouse device 100 in Figure 8 from another perspective, Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of when the user holds the mouse device in Figure 11 by hand 100 , and FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of the mouse device 100 in FIG. 8 from another viewing angle.

As shown in Figs. 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, when the user wants to give a presentation, he rotates and slides the touch unit 20 relative to the main body 10 from the first angle (Fig. 7) to the second angle (Fig. 8). ), the plane S21 of the touch unit 20 will protrude from the bottom surface S11 of the holding portion 11 , and the mouse device 10 can be rotated 90 degrees to hold it in an upright position. That is to say, the user can place the thumb on the surface of the touch panel TP, and directly attach the index finger to the surface of the button 13, so that it is not only convenient for the user to hold the mouse device 100, but also can Use the thumb to slide on the surface of the touch panel TP to operate the computer cursor or the light spot, and also use the index finger to press the button 13 to change pages or execute other commands.

For example, in the mouse device 100 of the present embodiment, a light-emitting diode or a laser light source can also be provided, so as to project light spots on a screen, wherein the user can control the aforementioned light source by pressing the button 12 or the button 13 on/off, which can greatly improve the convenience of use.

It should be noted that the angle difference between the first angle ( FIG. 7 ) and the second angle ( FIG. 8 ) is about 30 degrees to 60 degrees (for example, 45 degrees), and when the touch unit 20 is opposite to the main body 10 When rotated and slid to the second angle (Fig. 8), the touch panel TP and the bottom surface S11 of the grip portion 11 roughly form a Y-shaped structure (as shown in Figs. 9, 10, 11, and 12). It is convenient for the user to hold the mouse device 100 in an upright position to use as a comfortable presentation device.

In an embodiment, a control circuit (not shown) is further provided inside the main body 10, wherein the control circuit is electrically connected to the position sensing unit and the touch unit 20, and when the touch unit 20 is opposite to the main body 10 When the first angle (Fig. 7) is rotated and slid to the second angle (Fig. 8), the control circuit can automatically transmit a control signal to the touch unit 20, so as to change the resolution of the touch unit 20, thereby It is convenient for the user to operate the mouse device 100 during presentation.

For example, if the user wants to present a presentation through the POWER POINT software, he can first rotate and slide the touch unit 20 relative to the main body 10 to a second angle (Fig. 8). At this time, the control circuit can send a signal to the computer device. In order to automatically cut the mouse cursor into laser projection points, the control circuit will also automatically send a control signal to the position sensing unit and the aforementioned touch unit 20 to turn off the aforementioned position sensing unit and change the touch unit 20. With high resolution, the user can easily control the cursor or light spot on the computer screen by simply sliding the thumb on the surface of the touch panel TP, thereby greatly improving the convenience of use.

Although the embodiments of the present invention and their advantages have been disclosed above, it should be understood that those skilled in the art can make changes, substitutions and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the process, machine, manufacture, material composition, device, method and steps in the specific embodiments described in the specification, and any person with ordinary knowledge in the technical field can learn from the present disclosure. It is understood that processes, machines, manufactures, compositions of matter, devices, methods and steps developed in the present or in the future can be used in accordance with the present invention as long as they can perform substantially the same functions or achieve substantially the same results in the embodiments described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention includes the above-mentioned process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, device, method and steps. In addition, each claimed scope constitutes a separate embodiment, and the protection scope of the present invention also includes the combination of each claimed scope and the embodiments.

Although the present invention has been disclosed above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art can make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, The protection scope of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the appended patent application.

100: Mouse Device 10: Ontology 11: Grip 12: Button 13: Button 14: Front cover 15: Roller 20: Touch unit S11: Bottom S12: The first sliding surface S21: Plane S22: Second sliding surface TP: Touch Panel

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a mouse device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram when a user holds the mouse device 100 in FIG. 1 with a hand. FIG. 3 shows a front view of the mouse device 100 of FIG. 1 . FIG. 4 shows a schematic diagram when a user holds the mouse device 100 in FIG. 3 with a hand. FIG. 5 shows a rear view of the mouse device 100 of FIG. 1 . FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram when the user holds the mouse device 100 in FIG. 5 with his hand. FIG. 7 shows a side view of the mouse device 100 of FIG. 1 . FIG. 8 is a side view of the touch unit 20 when the touch unit 20 rotates and slides relative to the main body 10 from the first angle shown in FIG. 7 to a second angle. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of the mouse device 100 in FIG. 8 from another viewing angle. FIG. 10 shows a schematic diagram when a user holds the mouse device 100 in FIG. 9 with a hand. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of the mouse device 100 in FIG. 8 from another viewing angle. FIG. 12 shows a schematic diagram when a user holds the mouse device 100 in FIG. 11 with a hand. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of the mouse device 100 in FIG. 8 from another viewing angle.

100: Mouse Device

10: Ontology

11: Grip

12: Button

13: Button

14: Front cover

15: Roller

20: Touch unit

S11: Bottom

S12: The first sliding surface

S21: Plane

S22: Second sliding surface

TP: Touch Panel

Claims (9)

A mouse device with touch function, comprising: a body with a bottom surface and a first sliding surface connected to each other; a position sensing unit disposed in the body; a touch unit in a slidable manner disposed on one side of the body, wherein the touch unit has a touch panel, a plane and a second sliding surface, the touch panel and the second sliding surface are located on the opposite side of the touch unit, and the first Two sliding surfaces are connected to the plane; and a control circuit is electrically connected to the position sensing unit and the touch unit; wherein, when the touch unit is located at a first angle relative to the body, the plane is aligned with the bottom surface, and When the touch unit slides relative to the body from the first angle to a second angle, the second sliding surface slides along the first sliding surface so that the flat surface protrudes from the bottom surface, and the control circuit transmits a The control signal is sent to the touch unit to change the resolution of the touch unit. The mouse device with touch function according to claim 1, wherein the resolution of the position sensing unit and the touch unit are different. The mouse device with touch function according to claim 1, wherein the touch panel has a curved structure. The mouse device with touch function according to claim 1, wherein the first sliding surface and the second sliding surface are respectively a curved surface. The mouse device with touch function of claim 1, wherein when the touch unit slides relative to the body from the first angle to the second angle, the touch panel and the bottom surface form a Y-shaped structure. The mouse device with touch function according to claim 1, wherein the body further has a holding portion and a button, wherein the touch unit, the holding portion and the button are adjacent to each other. The mouse device with touch function according to claim 1, wherein the touch panel is in a shuttle shape. The mouse device with touch function according to claim 1, wherein the difference between the first angle and the second angle is 30 degrees to 60 degrees. The mouse device with touch function according to claim 1, wherein the first angle and the second angle differ by 45 degrees.

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