TWM384354U - Keyboard integrated with a touch-control input device - Google Patents

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099 noon May 1Z nuclear replacement 100, new description: [New technology field] [0001] This creation is related to a keyboard, especially a touch input device to replace some of the keys on the keyboard, so that The keyboard of the touch input device can be combined with the keyboard input and the touch input function without increasing the size of the keyboard. [Prior Art] [〇〇〇2] With the advancement of technology, people's lives are surrounded by a variety of computer-related equipment, including personalized computer-related equipment, which is more difficult for modern people to live in. Missing. Taking personal computers as an example, with the advent of the information age, the demand for the acquisition, processing and use of various kinds of information has grown relatively rapidly. [0003] In terms of the use of the electrotype, the most commonly used devices are nothing more than the keyboard and the mouse. Initially, the keyboard and mouse used were wired. It must be connected to the host computer via a wire. Since the length of the wire is limited', it is inevitably limited in operation. In addition, in addition to the keyboard and the mouse, the computer host must also be connected to other related devices (such as power supply, karaoke and screen, etc.) via wires, so that the wires are often entangled with each other, resulting in a messy feeling. [0004] In order to improve the aforementioned drawbacks, with the development of wireless technology, practitioners have changed the keyboard and mouse into a wireless form. This can overcome the troubles caused by the use of the wire, but it still finds two major drawbacks in actual operation. [0005] In terms of space configuration: since the wireless keyboard and the mouse are still two separate structures in space configuration, it must be sufficient to accommodate the form number Α0101, page 3/total 30 pages, M384354 ι___ 099 On May 12th, the space of the above two structures is replaced by the page; therefore, it will inevitably occupy more space [0006] Second, in terms of operation: when the wireless keyboard and the wireless mouse are two separate structures, During use, the user must change hands to operate the keyboard and the mouse separately; therefore, it will cause inconvenience and hindrance in operation.

[0007] In addition, when the user wants to perform a handwriting or Gesture input mode, the input purpose cannot be achieved by the keyboard or the mouse. In this case, in addition to the keyboard and mouse, other input devices (such as a touchpad) must be used for related input. However, the use of other input devices will not only occupy more space, but also scare the operation. [0008] In view of this, in order to improve the conventional shortcomings, 'the different wheel people' devices are integrated, in order to take up the minimum use space, and at the same time obtain the maximum ease of use; the creator has accumulated years of experience and constant The development of R&D has not produced this creation. [New Content] [0009] The main purpose of this creation is to provide a touch input device instead of the keyboard part of the button, before the original size of the keyboard is maintained, while providing a combination of keyboard and touch input function The keyboard of the input device. [0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide a keyboard incorporating a touch input device, wherein the touch input device includes a touch panel and a pattern layer coupled to the surface of the touch panel; The layer is provided with a plurality of button indication areas corresponding to the buttons used in the digital input mode. Form No. A0101 Page 4/Total 30 pages M384354 On May 12, 099, the replacement page is convenient for the user to select. [0011] A further object of the present invention is to provide a keyboard including a switching module combined with a touch input device, wherein the switching module is disposed on the keyboard body for the user to conveniently switch the digital input mode to Other modes can be selected to increase the range of applications.

[0012] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a keyboard incorporating a touch input device, including a keyboard body and a touch input device; wherein the touch input device is disposed on the keyboard body. It is used in digital input mode and has a touchpad and a pattern layer. The pattern layer is coupled to the surface of the touch panel, and is provided with a plurality of button indication areas, so that each button indication area corresponds to one of the buttons used in the 1 digital input mode for the user to select and select. [0013] In addition, the present invention also provides a keyboard incorporating a touch input device, including a keyboard body, a touch input device, and a switching module. The touch input device is disposed on the keyboard body and has a touch panel and a pattern layer _; the pattern layer is coupled to the surface of the touch panel for user input. The foregoing switching module is disposed on the keyboard body for switching to one of a digital input mode, a cursor control mode, a gesture control mode, or a handwriting input mode. [0014] In implementation, the pattern layer is preferably bonded to the surface of the touch panel in a printed or bonded manner. [0015] In implementation, the touch panel is preferably a capacitive touch panel. [0016] In implementation, the touch panel further includes a light guiding layer and a light source located at a side of the light guiding layer. Thereby, the light form number A0101 emitted by the light source can be guided to the surface of the touch panel to obtain an ideal illumination or aesthetic effect. [0017] In the implementation, the keyboard body is preferably provided with a receiving area and at least one first conducting body; the touch panel is preferably disposed in the receiving area, and has a touch surface and at least one The two-conductor body is provided with a plurality of capacitive inductors, and the second conductive body is electrically connected to the capacitive inductor. [0018] In order to have a deeper understanding of the characteristics and functions of this creation,

The example of the application is detailed later. [Embodiment] [0019] Referring to Fig. 1, there is shown a first preferred embodiment of a keyboard 1 incorporating a tamper-input input device of the present invention. In the example, the keyboard 1 incorporating the touch input device includes a second keyboard body ίο and a touch input device 12. The touch input device 12 is disposed on the keyboard body 10 for operating the digital input mode. [0020] The touch input device 12 described above includes a touch panel 120 and a pattern layer 122. The pattern layer, 1-22 is coupled to the surface of the touch panel 120, and is provided with a plurality of button indicating areas 1222, such that each button indicating area 1 222 corresponds to one of the keyboard keys used in the digital input mode. , for the user to identify the selection. In other words, in the embodiment, the touch input device 12 replaces the numeric keypad input area of the general keyboard, and its size can be equal to or smaller than the original numeric key input area.

[0021] Referring to FIG. 7, an exploded perspective view of the touch input device 12 is shown. As shown in the figure, the touch panel 120 includes a substrate layer 1201, a wiring layer 1 203 distributed along the x-axis, a middle insulating layer 1205, and an X-form number Α0101, page 6 of 30 pages, M384354 099, from bottom to top. On May 12, the wire layer 1 207 and a surface insulating layer 1 209 distributed along the page axis are replaced. In addition, in the embodiment, the pattern layer 122 is bonded to the surface insulating layer 1 209 in a bonding manner. When a conductor (such as a user's finger) contacts the surface insulating layer 1 209, a capacitance value change will occur between the plurality of X-axis wires below and between the Y-axis wires; the change in capacitance value on each wire can be utilized. A controller connected to the wires is measured and the XY component of the conductor position is analyzed. In general, a wire located near the conductor will have a higher capacitance value.

[0022] Please refer to FIG. 2, which is a diagram showing the state of use of the touch input device 12 in this embodiment. As shown, during operation, the input of the digital keys can be performed by the pattern displayed by the button indicating area 1222 of the pattern layer 122. At this time, the controller connected to the touch panel 120 (located in the keyboard body, not shown in the figure) can recognize the pressed button according to the position touched by the finger, for example, the number 8 shown in the figure. And outputting the operation message of the button by the output of the keyboard device. [0023] Referring to Figures 3 through 6, a second preferred embodiment of the keyboard incorporating the touch input device of the present invention is shown. For the convenience of description, the same structures as those of the first embodiment will be referred to by the same reference numerals. The difference from the first embodiment is that in the present embodiment, the keyboard 1 incorporating the touch-sensitive input device is provided with a switching module in addition to the keyboard body 10 and the touch input device 12. [0024] As shown in FIG. 3, in the embodiment, the switching module has a switching button 14 disposed on the keyboard body 10 for the user to switch between the digital input mode and other modes, such as the cursor control mode and the gesture. Control mode or handwriting input mode. Form No. A0101 Page 7 / Total 30 pages M384354 [0025] [0028] [0029] [0529] May 12, 099 "^正换页Ί See Sections 4 to 6 for display A different usage state diagram of the touch input device 12 in the second embodiment of the present invention. Taking FIG. 4 as an example, when the aforementioned switching key 14 is selected, the currently used digital input mode can be changed to the cursor control mode; thereby, the user can use the finger on the touch panel 120 to move the screen 3 Cursor 2 performs mouse control. Figures 5 and 6 show the gesture control mode and the use of the handwriting input mode, respectively. As shown in FIG. 5, when the switch button 14 is used to switch to the gesture control mode, the user can use the touch panel 120 to move relative to each other via the finger (in the figure, the two fingers move in opposite directions respectively). You can zoom in or out, for example, by using image files. You can also use multi-faceted sounds with positive and negative strokes, arrows, and multi-finger clicks: interface manipulation. In this way, the 'keyboard body can be used without the need to further raise the function keys or hot keys to perform the operation of the multimedia interface, so that the keyboard does not need to increase the range and setting of the physical keys when expanding the function, and can also achieve the customized effect. There is no need to change the configuration and printing of function keys. - In addition, as shown in Figure 6, after switching to the handwriting input mode, the user can use the finger or special book to directly write the book 'write' on the touchpad 12〇 to achieve the input function of the tablet. . The (4) can output the handwritten track detected on the touchpad-120 for subsequent handwriting recognition, and can also build the handwriting recognition logic on the controller of the touchpad, and instantly recognize the handwritten characters and patterns. Or the number is output by the keyboard. The switch key 14 is not limited to one as shown in the figure, and may have a plurality of modes corresponding to different modes for switching. Please refer to Fig. 8 which shows a combination of the touch input device of the present invention. Form No. A0101 Page 8 of 30 M384354 The second preferred embodiment of the keyboard of the shuttle replacement page on May 12, 099. For the sake of convenience of explanation, the same reference numerals will be used for the same structures as those of the first embodiment. In addition to the first embodiment, in the present embodiment, the keyboard incorporating the touch input device is provided with a light source 16 in addition to the keyboard body 10 and the touch input device 12; and the touch input The pattern layer 122 of the device is printed on the surface of the touch panel 120. [0030] As shown, the illumination source 16 is disposed adjacent to the surface insulation layer.

1 208 side. In this embodiment, the surface insulating layer 1208 of the touch panel 120 is a light guiding layer. Thereby, when the light source 16 projects light toward the insulating layer, the emitted light will illuminate the surface insulating layer 1 208 to give the touch input device 12 surface illumination or beautiful appearance. [0031] In practice, the surface insulating layer 120§ can be directly replaced with a light guide plate formed of a light-transmissive and high dielectric constant plastic sheet, and then a plurality of LED lamps are placed around the surface insulating layer 1208, that is, The entire surface insulating layer 1 208 can be illuminated. In addition, it can also be on the surface insulating layer 12Ώ8 (ie, the light guide plate)

The upper surface is plated or printed with the desired pattern, and the portion to be illuminated is hollowed out, or a layer of Mylar film (Mylar polyester film) is applied to the surface of the light guide plate, and a pattern to be hollowed out is engraved. [0032] If the pattern layer is bonded to the upper surface of the surface insulating layer 1 208 (ie, the light guide plate) by printing, the number or the lattice line of the printed pattern layer may be hollowed out at the same time, and the lower light guide plate is exposed. The light source makes the number or grid glow. In implementation, it can also be designed to illuminate the LED light source only when switching to the digital input mode; thus, when the user sees the digital illumination, it can be recognized that the digital input mode has been successfully switched. Form No. A0101 Page 9 of 30 M384354 On May 12, 2008, the shuttle is replacing 100 [0033] Please refer to Figures 9, 10A and 10B, which show the keyboard of the creation combined with the touch input device. Fourth preferred embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the embodiment, the keyboard body 10 is provided with a receiving area 102, and a flexible frame 30 is disposed on the inner edge of the receiving area 102 for incorporating the touch panel 124 therein. In addition, at least one first conductive body 104 is disposed at the bottom of the accommodating region, and the first conductive body 104 is electrically connected to a fixed voltage source, a fixed current source or a ground. [0034] In the embodiment, the touch panel 124 has a touch surface 1242 and at least one second conductive body 1244; wherein each of the second conductive bodies 1244 is corresponding to one of the first conductive lines. The position of the body 104. In addition, a plurality of capacitive sensing U246 are disposed on the touch surface 1242, and the second conductive body 1244 is electrically connected to at least one of the capacitive sensors 1, 246. [0035] In the implementation, since the touch panel 124 is coupled into the flexible frame 30, when the user presses the touch panel 124, the flexible frame 30 can be deformed, and a second conductive body 1244 is For example, the bottom of the touch panel 124 in the drawing is in contact with the corresponding first conductive body 104 (for example, the bottom of the housing area 102 in the drawing). [0036] As shown in FIG. 9, the capacitive sensor 1246 is electrically connected to a controller 34 (the number, position and configuration shown in the figures are for illustrative purposes only). In use, the controller 34 is configured to measure the capacitance of the plurality of capacitive sensors 1246 in addition to detecting a touch position of the at least one conductor (eg, a user's finger) on the touch panel 124. The conduction state of the first via 104 and the second via 124 can also be detected. Form number A0101

Page 10 of 30 On May 12, 099, the replacement page [_] is implemented, when a conductor (such as a user's finger) touches the touch panel 124, and the first conductive body 1〇4 When the second conductive body 1244 is in a non-conducting state, the controller 34 sends a first control signal, such as a cursor control signal; when a conductor touches the touch panel 124, and the first conductive body 104 and When the second conductive body 1244 is in an on state, a second control signal is sent, for example, a button pressing signal is sent according to the pressing position; when no conductor touches the touch panel 124, and the first conductive body 1〇4 When the second conductive body 1244 is in the on state, a third control signal is sent, for example, a specific button pressing signal β [38]. In this embodiment, between the touch panel 124 and the keyboard body 1 A locking/release mechanism 32 is provided for controlling the positioning of the touch roll. As shown in FIG. 10, the locking/disengaging mechanism 32 includes at least one set of a first component 322 and a second component 324 that are coupled to each other, wherein the first component 322 is disposed at a bottom end of the touch panel 124. The second component 324 is disposed at the bottom of the accommodating area 102. As shown in the figure, when the user presses the touch panel 124, the position of the touch panel 124 can be fixed by engaging the first member 322 to the second member 324, that is, the figure A position where the conductive body 104 is in contact with the second conductive body 1244. When the user wants to release the lock, it is only necessary to press the touch panel once again to disengage the first component 322 from the second component 324, so that the touchpad 124 can be restored to the original position. [0040] In operation, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 11D, when the touch panel 124 is pressed once by the finger ^, the locking function of the lock/release mechanism 32 can be activated; in this case, the user can Use your finger to make an operating mode different from a normal mouse (such as a digital input mode). Then, by using the form number Α0101, the third page, the total of 30 pages, and the modification of the replacement page by the touch panel 丨24, the lock/release mechanism 32 can be unlocked, and the touch can be released. The control panel 124 returns to the home position, thereby performing a mouse operation mode such as cursor movement and other gestures such as gestures or handwriting input without switching via the above-described switch key 14. [0041] Referring to Figures 12A and 12B, a fifth preferred embodiment of the keyboard incorporating the touch input device of the present invention is shown. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the touch panel 124 is positioned by the track and the spring, and between the first conductive body 104 and the second conductive body 1244. A switch 36 is provided. When the switch is switched by the force of the touch panel pressing, the first conductive body 1〇4 and the second conductive body 1244 can be electrically connected to each other. [0042] As shown in the figure, along the accommodating area 10 2, the ship wall is provided with a track 1 〇 6, for accommodating the touch panel 124' so that the touch panel 24 can be moved in the vertical direction. In addition, the spring 7 is disposed between the bottom side of the touch panel 124 and the bottom of the accommodating area 102. Thereby, when the spring 7 is in an uncompressed state, the touch panel 124 can be supported upwardly so as to be positioned at the top of the rail 106. At the same time, the second conductive body and the second conductive body 1244 are respectively attached to the two ends of the switch 36, and the three are in contact with each other. [0043] When the user presses down the touch panel 124, the spring 7 is compressed by applying a force, so that the touch panel 124 can be moved downward from the top in the lane 1 to 6 to the bottom; The switch % between the conduction portion and the 1244 will also be activated by the squeeze of the touch panel. In addition, in the same manner as the fourth preferred embodiment, the touch panel 124 can be positioned by the combination of the first component 322 and the second component 324 of the locking/release mechanism 32, so that the switch is continuously activated. . Form No. A0101 Page 12 of 30 M384354 On May 12, 099, press the replacement page [0044] Therefore, this creation has the following advantages: [0045] 1. By combining the touch input device to the keyboard On the main body, the dual functions of the user's keyboard input and touch input (execution of digital input mode) can be provided. [0046] 2, by setting a switching module on the keyboard body, thereby converting the digital input mode into other different input modes, such as a cursor control mode, a gesture control mode, or a handwriting input mode, and increasing the applicable application range. .

[0047] 3. The light source is disposed on the side of the insulating layer adjacent to the touch panel, and the insulating layer is designed as a transparent plate or a light guide plate, so that the light emitted by the light source can penetrate the surface of the insulating layer. Or guided to the surface of the insulation. Thereby, the surface of the touch input device can be given illumination or aesthetic effect. [0048] 4. The second conductive body on the touch panel and the corresponding conductive state of the first conductive body on the keyboard body, different input modes The trigger can be triggered by pressing the touchpad without using a toggle button to improve the convenience of the user's operation. [0049] In summary, the present invention can achieve the intended purpose, and provides a keyboard with a touch input device that has both keyboard input and touch input functions and can maintain low cost. It is extremely valuable for industrial use, and patent applications are filed according to law. The above description and drawings are merely illustrative of the embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can still make equivalent partial changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and the spirit of the present invention. . Form No. A0101 Page 13 of 30 M384354 __ May 12, 2017 Correction Replacement Page [Simplified Schematic] [0051] Fig. 1 is a plan view of the first embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a view showing a state of use of the touch input device in the first embodiment of the present invention. [0053] FIG. 3 is a plan view of a second embodiment of the present invention. [0054] Fig. 4 is a view showing a state of use of the touch input device in the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Fig. 5 is a view showing another use state of the touch input device in the second embodiment of the present invention. - '-.-V, [0056] Fig. 6 is a view showing another use state of the touch input device in the second embodiment of the present invention. 7 is a schematic structural view of a touch input device in the first embodiment of the present invention. 8 is a schematic structural view of a touch input device in a third embodiment of the present invention. [0059] FIG. 9 is a partial block diagram of a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [0060] FIG. 10A is a partial structural sectional view showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [0061] FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram of the operation of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 11A-11D is a schematic diagram of the operation of the locking/disengaging mechanism in the fourth embodiment of the present invention. [0063] FIG. 12A is a partial structural sectional view showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Form No. A0101 Page 14 of 30 M384354 Correction Replacement Page of May 12, 099 [0064] The 1 2B diagram is a schematic diagram of the operation of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Main component symbol description] Keyboard 1, 1 combined with touch input device, keyboard main body 10 second conductive body 1244 accommodating area 102 capacitive sensor 1246 first conductive body 104 switching key 14 way 106 light source 16 Touch input device 12 flexible frame 30 touch panel 120, 124 locking/release mechanism 32 substrate layer 1201 first element 322 conductor layer 1203 distributed along the Y axis second element 324 medium insulation layer 1205 controller 34 along the X axis Distributed wire layer 1207 Switch 36 Surface insulation layer 1208, 1209 Cursor 4 Pattern layer 122 Screen 5 Button finger area 12 2 2 Ground terminal 6 Touch surface 1242 Spring 7

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Claims (1)

M384354 __ Modified on May 12, 2008. Replacement page 6. Patent application scope: 1. A keyboard incorporating a touch input device, comprising: a keyboard body; and a touch input device disposed on the keyboard body For use in digital input mode, with: a touchpad; A pattern layer is coupled to the surface of the touch panel, and is provided with a plurality of button indication areas, so that each button indication area corresponds to one of the buttons used in the digital input mode for the user to select and select. 2 . A keyboard incorporating a touch input device, comprising: a keyboard body; a touch input device, disposed on the keyboard body, having a touch panel; and a pattern layer The user is operable to input the surface of the touch panel; and a switching module is disposed on the keyboard body for switching to one of a digital input mode, a cursor control mode, a gesture control mode, or a handwriting input mode. 3. The keyboard of the touch input device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pattern layer is printed on the surface of the touch panel. 4 as claimed in claim 1 or 2. The keyboard is combined with a touch input device, wherein the pattern layer is attached to the surface of the touch panel. 5. A keyboard incorporating a touch input device as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the touch panel is a capacitive touch panel. 099202239 Form No. A0101 Page 16 of 30 0993167871-0 M384354 Revision No. 6 of May 12, 2008. A keyboard incorporating a touch input device as described in claim 5, wherein the touch The board further includes a light guiding layer and a light source located at a side of the light guiding layer. The keyboard of the touch input device of claim 1, wherein the keyboard main system has a receiving area and at least one first conducting body; the touch panel is accommodated in the capacity The touch panel is provided with a plurality of capacitive inductors, and the second conductive body is electrically connected to the capacitive inductor. 8. The keyboard incorporating the touch input device according to claim 7, further comprising a flexible frame 9 mounted between the touch panel and the keyboard body. The keyboard combined with the touch input device further includes at least one track 10 mounted between the touch panel and the keyboard body. The touch input device is combined with the seventh embodiment of the patent application. The keyboard further includes a touchpad position locking/release mechanism disposed between the touchpad and the keyboard body. 11. The keyboard of the touch input device of claim 7, wherein the first conductive system is electrically connected to a fixed voltage source, a fixed current source or a ground. 12. The keyboard of the combination of the touch input device of claim 7, further comprising a controller for measuring a capacitance of the plurality of capacitive sensors to detect at least one conductor at the touch The touch position on the control panel. The keyboard of the touch input device of claim 12, wherein the controller is configured to measure a capacitance of the plurality of capacitive sensors to detect the first conductive body and The conductive state of the second conductive body. 099202239 Form No. A0101, page 17 of 30, 0993167871-0, M384354, May 12, 2009, the replacement of the keyboard of the touch input device, wherein The controller sends a first control signal when the conductor touches the touch panel and the first conductive body and the second conductive body are not conductive. The keyboard of the touch input device according to claim 13 , wherein the controller touches the touch panel and the first conductive body and the second conductive body have When turned on, a second control signal is sent. 16. The key of the touch input device as described in claim 13 And a controller, wherein the controller sends a third control signal when the conductor is touched by the conductor and the first conductor is electrically connected to the second conductor. The keyboard of the touch input device of claim 7, further comprising a switch disposed between the touch panel and the body of the condenser, one end of the switch is connected to the first guide The first body is connected to the second conductor, and the two ends are connected when the switch is pushed by the touch panel. 18. A key combined with a touch input device as described in claim 2 The touch panel is disposed in the accommodating area and has a touch surface and at least one second conductive body. The touch panel is disposed in the accommodating area. The control surface cloth is provided with a plurality of capacitive sensors, and the second conductive body is electrically connected to the capacitive sensor. 19. The keyboard incorporating the touch input device according to claim 18, further comprising a flexible frame 20 mounted between the touch panel and the keyboard body. The keyboard combined with the touch input device further includes at least one track 21 mounted between the touch panel and the keyboard body. The touch input device is combined with the touch input device according to claim 18. The keyboard further includes a touchpad position 099202239 disposed between the touchpad and the keyboard body. Form No. A0101 Page 18/Total 30 Page 0993167871-0 M3.84354 099 May 12th Nuclear Replacement Page Lock / Release the agency. The keyboard of the touch input device of claim 18, wherein the first conductive system is electrically connected to a fixed voltage source, a fixed current source or a ground. The keyboard of the touch input device according to claim 18, further comprising a controller for measuring a capacitance of the plurality of capacitive sensors to detect at least one conductor at the touch The touch position on the control panel. The keyboard of the touch input device of claim 23, wherein the controller is configured to measure a capacitance of the plurality of capacitive sensors to detect the first conductive body and The conductive state of the second conductive body. The keyboard of the touch input device of claim 24, wherein the controller touches the touch panel and the first conductive body and the second conductive body When there is no conduction, a first control signal is sent. The keyboard of the touch input device according to claim 24, wherein the controller is that the conductor touches the touch panel and the first conductive body and the second conductive body have When turned on, a second control signal is sent. The keyboard of the touch input device of claim 24, wherein the controller touches the touch panel without a conductor and the first conductive body and the second conductive body have When turned on, a third control signal is sent. 099202239 Form number A0101 Page 19 of 30 0993167871-0