WO1999056200A1 - Data input device and method, and computer system using the same and method for running program of computer system - Google Patents
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- the present invention is related to a data input device and a method, which make it possible to easily run a program and select its functions in a computer system. Also, the present invention is related to a computer system having the data input device and a method for running the program in the computer system.
- a program is executed when function menu that is displayed on a momtor is sequentially selected through a mouse or a keyboard. Also, if a program is related to graphic or education, it may be run by using a pointing type input device.
- the function card which is specially manufactured, has been conventionally used.
- the function card is a relatively expensive one, because it is a magnetic recognition card or includes an integrated circuit.
- a recognition device for the function card is too expensive for general users. Thus, there is a restriction in providing the user to various programs.
- the function card is generally manufactured and provided by the maker of computer for children. It is not usually possible for the user to make the card that contains the functions he needs.
- the present invention provides a data input device and a method, which enable both a computer beginner and children to easily and simply run a program in a computer system. It is an object ofthe present invention to provide a data input device and a method for carrying out the desired functions easily and simply without referring to a help menu, by expressing on the function card how to use the functions of a program as drawings and help messages.
- a user can manufacture the function card by himself, if necessary, because it is formed on a printable material such as paper or plastic, which is inexpensive and easy to obtain.
- a code sensing process plural codes on the function card are sensed by using a few sensors having minimum function, irrespective of the sensor types
- the sensor type may be optical, mechanical or magnetic.
- the data input device can be connected to the computer system because it is compatible with the conventional personal computer system.
- the function card which is inexpensive and provides various functions. From this, even though a user is not accustomed to using a program or is an illiterate child, it is possible to run the program easily through the explanations and drawings on the function card.
- a user does not have to buy an entire computer system, because the data input device can be connected to the conventional personal computer system.
- the present invention provides a data input device for providing data to run an application program of computer system, comprising: a function card on which functions ofthe application program and how to use the functions are expressed; a card holder for holding the function card; input means for selecting the functions of the function card or inputting data; a mouse plate for supporting the function card and sensing position of the input means; code sensing part for sensing insertion or extraction and identification number ofthe function card; data processing part for receiving data from at least one ofthe code sensing part, the input means and the mouse plate, and interpreting the data; and, data transmitting part for transmitting the interpreted data by the data processing part to the computer system.
- a data input method using the data input device comprises the steps of: sensing the insertion/extraction ofthe function card by the code sensing part and interpreting the sensed data through the data processing part; sensing the identification number ofthe function card by the code sensing part when the function card is inserted and interpreting sensed data through the data processing part; interpreting selected function ofthe function card through the data processing part based on input means position data and input means state data; and, tTansmitting the interpreted data by the data processing part to the computer system through the data transmitting part.
- a computer system containing a plurality of application programs comprises the data input device; data processing means for receiving data inputted through the data input device and processing the data so as to run the application program; and, application program function application program function service manager for receiving data processed by the data processing means and controlling udiining ofthe application program.
- Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the data input device according to one example of the present invention.
- Fig. 2 shows an example of a function card used in the data input device as shown in the Fig. 1.
- Fig. 3 a shows one example of the printed marks in the first region.
- Fig. 3b shows another example of the printed marks in the first region.
- Fig. 4a shows sensor arrangement in the code sensing part corresponding to the printed marks as shown in Fig. 3a.
- Fig. 4b shows sensor arrangement in the code sensing part corresponding to the printed marks as shown in Fig. 3b.
- Fig. 5a is a perspective view of the code sensing part according to one example of the present invention.
- Fig. 5b is a plane view ofthe sensor used in the code sensing part according to the present invention.
- Fig. 6a is a perspective view of one example of a pen mouse as the input means.
- Fig. 6b is a cross sectional view of one example of a pen hammer as the input means.
- Fig. 7 shows an example of the use of the function card according to the present invention.
- Fig. 8 shows an example ofthe application of the data input device according to the present invention.
- Fig. 9 is a block diagram ofthe data input device and the computer system having the data input device according to the present invention.
- Fig. 10 is a block diagram of the data processing means according to the present invention.
- Fig. 11 shows data processing from the input means according to the present invention.
- Fig. 1 shows the data input device according to the present invention.
- a data input device (100) according to the present invention provides data for i ⁇ inning a program to a computer system. It includes a function card (110), a card holder (120) and a mouse plate (130). On the function card (110), there are descriptions regarding how to run the program with drawings and help messages.
- the function card (110) is inserted into and held by the card holder (120), and is located on the front surface of the mouse plate (130). If necessary, either the front surface or rear surface of the mouse plate (130) may be used.
- the data for the function card (110), that is to say, insertion/extraction and identification number ofthe function card (110) are sensed in the code sensing part (150).
- the detailed functions of the function card (110) are selected by the pen mouse (140) as data input means.
- the data selected by the function card are sensed by the mouse plate (130) and are sent to data processing part.
- the data processing part is located on the mouse plate. It computes and interprets the data sensed by the mouse plate (130). Then, the data processing part provides the data to data tiansmitting part which in turn transmits the data to the computer system. As shown in the Fig.
- the function card (110) is divided into two regions; a first region (10) where codes are printed, and a second region (50) that describes the explanations regarding the program, detailed functions and how to use the functions of the program.
- the second region (50) is divided into, for example, a region (20) to display help message regarding how to use the functions of the program, a region (30) to display the function card name and a region (40) to display the detailed functions on the function card.
- the second region according to the present invention can be modified depending on the program and may not be limited to the above.
- Fig. 3a and 3b show one example ofthe first region (10) where the codes are printed on the fimction card.
- the first region (10) of the function card is divided into two portions; a first portion (11) includes arranged marks that represent insertion/extraction ofthe function card and a second portion (12) includes arranged marks that represent an identification number of the function card.
- the first region (10) ofthe function card (110) is a place where the codes are printed and provides the data regarding the inserted function card to the computer system.
- the codes and their arrangement are explained with reference to the Figs. 3 and 4.
- the marks of the first region (10) are arranged in black or blank pattern. As shown in the Fig. 3a, if the mark exists, it has a rectangular shape that is filled to be black; otherwise, the mark does not exist (just blank). Such pattern differs in each function card. The pattern is repeated and represents the codes.
- the number ofthe marks in the first portion (11) is I (any natural number) and the marks are arranged along the column direction.
- the first portion (11) has no blank pattern (BL).
- the first portion (11) represents the insertion/extraction only and, therefore, it is unnecessary to make the sensing difficult by arranging the first portion (11) to have two, three or many columns and arrange the marks as black/ blank pattern. Namely, it is possible to sense the insertion of the function card by the existence of the marks only.
- Fig. 4a shows the code sensing part (150) for sensing the first portion (10) as shown in the Fig. 3a.
- the code sensing part (150) there is one sensor placed for each mark in the first portion (10).
- SI is a sensor corresponding to the first portion (11)
- S2 is a sensor corresponding to the first mark in the second portion (12).
- the Figs. 3a and 4a show that the first portion (10) is composed of the total of six columns.
- the marks have two-dimensional arrangement as a row and column, whereas the sensors have one-dimensional arrangement along a straight line. Since the code sensing part (150) can sense only one row of the marks each time, row scanning process is needed as long as the number ofthe sensors are not equal to that of the marks.
- the present invention makes it possible to sense all marks by using a motion for inserting or extracting the function card. Specifically, a user should insert the function card into or extract it from the data input device. Such motion is performed easily and fast. At the movement ofthe function card that is caused from the insertion/extraction motion, the code sensing part (150) sequentially senses the entire rows according to the movement.
- a user may push the function card (11) into and place it in the cardholder.
- the code sensing part (150) can sequentially read from the first row to the last one during the movement ofthe function card (110).
- the user may extract the function card (110).
- the code sensing part (150) senses the marks from the last row to the first one.
- the code sensing part (150) can sense the marks arranged in two-dimensions with the sensors arranged in one-dimension.
- the marks in the first portion (11) and the second portion (12) are all black patterns at their first row.
- the code sensing part (150) senses that the marks exist in every column at the first row
- the data processing part interprets the sensed data to represent that the function card is inserted.
- the sensing operation ofthe code sensing part (150) continues. In the last row, if there is no sensed mark in the first portion (11) but there is a sensed mark (13) in the second portion (12), such data is interpreted in the data processing part
- the function card extraction can be performed through the process contrary to the above-mentioned insertion process.
- the mark (13) is sensed at the first row of the second portion (12), and marks are sensed having black patterns every column at the last row, this is interpreted to represent in the data processing part that the function card is extracted.
- Such arrangement may be modified, for example, by switching the first row arrangement to the last row arrangement.
- Fig. 3b also shows one example of mark arrangement in the first region (10) ofthe function card. Unlike the Fig. 3 a, the marks in the first portion are arranged in 1(2 matrix in Fig. 3b. Blank part (BL) where there is no mark means one bit digital data " 1 " and black part (MK) where there is mark means one bit digital data "0.” Thus, the mark arrangement in the first portion (11) corresponds to 2-bit digital data.
- the first portion (11) has value "00,” “01,” “ 10,” “00,” “01,” “ 10,” from the first row as shown in Fig. 3b. If it is converted into decimal number, each value corresponds to 0, 1, 2, 0, 1, 2 .... from the first row. Namely, each value increases gradually from the first row and such increase is repeated periodically to the last row. In such case, as shown in the Fig. 4b, the code sensing part senses the above increase and the data processing part interprets that the function card is inserted. Also, it is possible to know the card extraction from
- the second portion (12) represents the identification number of the function card by arranging the marks N(M matrix (N and M are any natural numbers).
- the marks of the first portion (11) and the second portion (12) are sensed each other at the same time, but the interpretation of the sensed marks in the first portion (11) is performed earlier than in the second portion (12). That is to say, after the sensed data from the first portion (11) is interpreted in the data processing part and information regarding whether the function card is inserted or extracted is transmitted to the computer system, the sensed data from the second portion (12) is interpreted.
- the data processing part interprets all marks in the second portion
- the marks are arranged in 8 (4 matrix (N(M) in the second portion (12), the marks arranged in the second portion (12) represents the identification number ofthe function card which consists of 32-bit binary data.
- the 32-bit identification number provides information including program name, program manufacturing company, country, function number, etc., to the computer system.
- the first portion (11) of the first region (10) provides data for the function card insertion/extraction from the
- the first region (10) of the function card (110) can represent 2(2(N(M) codes by arranging the marks in various manner. This means that it is possible to provide 2(2(N(M) function cards.
- the code sensing part (150) senses the marks only when the arrangement of the marks is changed. Thus, it is not necessary to arrange the marks in an interval.
- the marks may have rectangular or circular shape, etc.
- the function card (110) can be made of any insulating material, such as paper, synthetic resin, wood, cloth, etc. where characters, etc., can be printed thereon.
- the function card (110) ofthe present invention can be made of inexpensive material unlike the conventional IC card. It can be provided without any restriction on the number of the function cards by using the above-mentioned coding process.
- the present invention printing is possible on the function card (110) either through a printer or manually.
- the present invention makes it possible for the user to make the function card that contains his desired program unlike the conventional IC card that contains the programs provided by the manufacturers only. Furthermore, it is possible to buy again or correct the function card easily even if it is damaged.
- the code sensing part (150) comprises a plurality of sensors (SI, S2, ...) that are arranged along the straight line.
- the number ofthe sensors is equal to the total column number of the marks in the first portion (10).
- the number of the sensors is, for example, 6.
- the number of the sensors can be changed depending on the arrangement of the marks.
- Fig. 5a shows a perspective view ofthe code sensing part (150)
- Fig. 5b shows a plane view of a sensor, which is one ofthe plurality of sensors that consist of the code sensing part (150).
- the code sensing part (150) as shown in the Fig. 5a has a rectangular shape and a plurality of openings.
- the openings have a predetermined size and are arranged along the straight line.
- Each sensor is placed for each opening (51) inside the code sensing part.
- the sensor (54) has a light emitting part (52) and a light receiving part (3) as shown in Fig. 5b.
- Light emitted from the light emitting part (52) ofthe sensor (54) reaches the mark at the corresponding column through the opening. If the mark exists as the black pattern, the light is absorbed and the mark corresponds to "0.” On the contrary, if the mark does not exist (blank pattern), the light is reflected and the mark corresponds to " 1.” Thus, it is possible to sense the mark.
- the required function for the sensor (54) is just to emit the hght and receive the reflected light or the absorbed light. It is not required
- the -14- that sensor have high sensitivity and be expensive one. As long as the sensor has the function that can emit the light and receive the reflected light within short distance, it can be used in the present invention.
- the senor is mainly optical one, but is not limited thereto.
- the magnetic or mechanical sensors can be used.
- the distance between the sensor and the function card is not constant and sensing range of the sensor is unclear due to the use of surrounding hght. Therefore, it is not possible to sense the closely arranged mark with accuracy.
- a sensor capsule (50) to cover the sensor wholly, it is possible to keep distance between the sensor and the function card constant by holding the sensor and adhering the function card closely to the sensor capsule.
- the sensing range is limited to the size of the opening (51). It can prevent the sensing range from being expanded to the marks adjacent mark that will be sensed.
- the code sensing part (150) includes filtering part (not shown) that removes sensor noises and amplifies signal, it is possible to improve sensing accuracy.
- the present invention can perform the necessary sensing operation by using the sensor having only minimum sensitivity through the code sensing part (150) as shown in Fig. 5. Thus, it is possible to highly reduce manufactiiring cost than the device employing the sensor having high sensitivity.
- the present invention can sense the number of codes on the function card by using the code sensing part (150) with a few sensors.
- the code sensing part (150) with a few sensors.
- five sensors are arranged corresponding to the second portion of the first region in the code sensing part (150).
- length ofthe first region (10) is L and length of each mark is 1.
- the code sensing part (150) senses 1.1259(1015 codes with five sensors.
- the code sensing part (150) can sense a number of codes with a few sensors. This is possible because the present invention employs a principle that makes it possible for the one-dimensionally arranged sensors to sense two-dimensionally arranged marks by scarining marks' row through insertion/ extraction movement of the function card. In the present invention, the explanation is made based on the optical code sensing part. However, the code sensing part (150) can be implemented with any sensor type, i.e., optical, magnetic or mechanical sensors.
- Power is supplied to the code sensing part (150) through serial, parallel or
- PS2 port from the keyboard terminal ofthe computer system.
- the data sensed from the code sensing part is sent to the data processing part for its interpretation.
- the function card (110) is supported on either the front surface or the rear surface of the mouse plate (130). If the pen mouse
- the mouse plate (130) can sense the selected position.
- the pen mouse (140) as the input means generates radio wave on the selected position of the mouse plate.
- the mouse plate includes a radio wave sensing part and senses the position of the pen mouse (140). The sensed position is sent to the data processing part and the value ofthe absolute/relative coordinates for the sensed position is computed.
- the pen mouse (140) has three buttons as shown in Figs. 1 and 6a.
- Tip button (T) is formed on a pen tip of the pen mouse (140) and has the function similar to left button of the conventional mouse.
- Barrel button (B) is formed on body of the pen mouse (140) and has the function similar to right button of the mouse.
- the pen mouse (140) may have two barrel buttons (B), if necessary.
- the pen mouse (140) has mode button (M).
- the mode button (M) is to switch modes.
- the mode button (M) needs to be set for the function card input mode in order to select and cany out the functions on the function card by means ofthe pen mouse (140) when inserting the function card.
- mode button (M) is set for the general input mode, selected function is not carried out even though the function card is inserted and the pen mouse (140) selects any function. Instead, the position selected by the pen mouse (140) is sensed by the mouse plate (130) and its coordinates are transmitted to the computer
- the pen mouse (140) is connected to the data processing part as shown in
- the pen mouse provides data regarding pen mouse state (i.e., whether tip, barrel or mode buttons are pressed or not) directly to the data processing part.
- the data input device (100) according to the present invention may employ a pen hammer in addition to the pen mouse (140).
- Fig. 6b shows a cross sectional view of the pen hammer (60), which is used as the input means in the data input device (100) according to the present invention.
- the pen hammer (60) according to the present invention includes blow part
- connection part (65) On one side of the connection part (65), a plurality of concave portions are formed and a plurality of sensors are formed. One sensor is placed for each concave portion.
- Radio wave generating part (62) is located above the blow part (61) of the pen hammer (60).
- the mouse plate (130) senses radio wave generated by the radio wave generation part (62) and recognizes the position coordinates of the pen hammer as in the pen mouse (140).
- the blow intensity of the pen hammer (60) to the mouse plate (130) can be used for further application.
- the connection part (65) goes up due to the shock and the sensors (63) sequentially turn on.
- On-time difference among the sensors (63) is calculated as blow speed. From the speed, it is possible to compute the blow intensity.
- the blow intensity of the pen hammer (60) can be applicable when the function card contains the program that requires additional input besides the position coordinates. For example, if the function card is related to playing an instrument, sound volume as well as note (for example, Do, Re, Mi,...) can be selected by using the pen hammer (60).
- the pen hammer (60) according to the present invention is not limited to one shown in Fig. 6b in terms of its structure and shape, and it can be modified.
- the data input device (100) further includes input button other than the pen mouse (140) and the pen hammer (60).
- the input button is formed on the mouse plate (130).
- the input button may be direction button for manipulating four and more directions or function button whose function is defined by a user.
- the function button may be an enter key or a space key on the key board.
- the pen mouse, the pen hammer or the input button can be used either alone or in combination.
- the data input device (100) of the present invention includes display means (DS1, DS2) that consists of light emitting diode, for example.
- the display means (DS1) turns on if the function card operates in normal mode and turns off if the function card is suddenly extracted.
- the display means (DS2) turns on when power is supplied.
- the data sensed through the code sensing part (150), the data sensed through the mouse plate and the data from the input means such as the pen mouse (140) and the pen hammer (60) are transmitted to the data processing part.
- the data processing part is located on the mouse plate (130) and includes a memory means for data storage and a microprocessor.
- the memory means and the microprocessor may be formed integrally.
- the known 8-bit or 1-bit microcomputer may be used as the microprocessor in the present invention.
- the data processed by the data processing part is transmitted to the data transmitting part (not shown).
- the data transmitting part includes a communication part for transn ⁇ tting the data processed by the data processing part to the computer system or receiving the data from the computer system.
- the data transmitting part also includes a connecting part for connecting the communication part with the computer system.
- the Fig. 7 shows an example for one use of the computer system (200) having the data input device according to the present invention.
- the function card (100) is inserted into the data input device (100) and, then selects the function by using the pen mouse (140).
- Fig. 8 is a block diagram that schematically shows such structure ofthe present invention.
- an input of a converter (402) for application apparatus is connected to the data transmitting part (170) of the data input device (100), while an output of the converter (402) is connected to the application apparatus (403).
- the application apparatus is an internet TV
- the input ofthe set top box (402) is connected to the data transmitting part (170) ofthe data input device (100) and the output ofthe set top box (402) is connected to the TV, thereby making it possible to use the internet.
- the data input device (100) of the present invention further includes external input device transmitting/receiving part (400) and communicates with the external input device (401) such as a joystick, a remote controller, etc.
- the external input device tiansmitting/receiving part is added as another input terminal and separate apparatus is connected to its output side.
- the external input device transmitting/receiving part (400) includes a connection part for transinitting and receiving data with a wire/wireless and signal conversion part.
- the connection part transmits or receives data either through wire transmission such as
- the signal conversion part converts either the signal received from the connection part so that it can be transmitted to the data processing part (160) and the data transmitting part (170) or the signal received from the data transmitting part ( 170) so that it can be transmitted externally.
- the data processing part (160) transmits the processed data to the data transmitting part (170). If the data input device (100) is connected to the TV system (402) as in the above-mentioned example, the signal from the data transmitting part (170) is converted and transmitted to the internet set top box (402). Through the internet set top box (402), the data is finally transmitted to the TV.
- a special operation apparatus besides TV, for example, network apparatus or FA apparatus.
- Fig. 9 is a block diagram that shows the entire structure of the computer system having the data input device according to the present invention.
- -22- (100) is the data input device according to the present invention.
- the data from the code sensing part (150) for sensing the data for the function card (110), the mouse plate (130) for sensing position selected by the input means (180), the input means (180) and the input button (190) are sent to the data processing part (160).
- the processed data is sent to the computer system (200) through the data transmitting part (170).
- the data processing means (210) receives the data transferred from the data transmitting part (170) as shown in Fig. 8.
- the data processing means (210) analyzes the received data as to whether it is related to the function card or not. If the data is related to the function card, the data processing means (210) provides the data to application program function application program function service manager (220: hereinafter, referred to the "service manager").
- the input means (180) and the input button (190) is related to the function card (for example, the input means (180) selects the detailed function ofthe function card), such data is analyzed and sent to the service manager (220) through the data processing means.
- the input means (180) is set as general input mode by pressing the mode button of the pen mouse (140) or extracting the function card, such data from the input means is sent to the operating system (230) or the application program (240).
- the service manager (220) receives the data for the function card from the data processing means (210) and runs or finishes the application program. Also, the service manager (220) instructs the application program to carry out its detailed
- the input means (180) such as the pen mouse (140) is set as the general input mode or the function card is not inserted
- the operating system (230) or the application program (240) receives the data from the data processing means (210). For example, if the tip button of the pen mouse (140) is pressed, a function corresponding to the "click" of the conventional mouse is carried out. If the application program is running, the fimction corresponding to the position selected by the pen mouse (140) is carried out.
- the mouse plate (130) is set to have the same resolution with the monitor of the computer system.
- the pen mouse (140) as the input means (180) can select the application program on the monitor by selecting the corresponding position on the mouse plate (130).
- the data processing means (210) includes a data receiving module (91) that receives the data inputted from the data input device (100).
- the data receiving module transfers the received data to the data analysis module (93).
- the data analysis module (93) analyses the data and provides it to the function card data processing module (94) when the data is concerned with the
- the data analysis module (93) plays a role to create system information that is transmitted to the data input device (100) through the data transmitting module (92) from the computer system.
- the system information is information that is re-composed to be used for protocol between the data input device (100) and the computer system.
- the data processing means (210) includes input means data processing module (95) and system data processing module (96). If the data analyzed by the data analysis module (93) is related to the input means, the input means data processing module (95) processes this data and transmits it to one of the service manager (220), application program and operating system.
- the system data processing module (96) searches and re-news the computer system according to computer system modification information that is transferred from the service manager (220). The system data processing module (96) searches and re-news the computer system status, when it is changed (in particular, resolution change).
- the input means data processing module (95) includes input means position data processing means (97), input means state data processing means (98) and button data processing means (99).
- the input means position data processing means (97) transfers data analyzed by the data analysis module (93) to one of the service manager (220), application program (240) and operating system (230) if the data is related to the position change ofthe input means.
- the input means state data processing means (98) transfers data analyzed by the data analysis module (93) data to the service manager (220), application program (240) or operating system (230)
- the button data processing means (99) transfers data analyzed by the data analysis module (93) to the service manager (220), application program (240) or operating system (230) if the data is related to direction buttons or function buttons.
- the data for the input means position, button data and input means state data which are processed by the data processing means (210), are sent to either of the service manager (220), the application program and the operating system based on the mode button state data or the data representing that the function card is extracted.
- the data for the input means position, button data and input means state data are all transmitted to the service manager (220).
- the service manager (220) receives the data representing the fimction card insertion and its identification number, and searches registry that contains registration information for the application program corresponding to the function card. Then, the service manager (220) activates the application program. After then, the service manager (220) receives the data regarding the input means position or the button state and controls the application program to carry out the detailed function corresponding to such data.
- the input means position data, etc. is sent to the operating system (230) or the activated application program (240). At this time, even though the service manager (220)
- the service manager (220) manages and runs the application program corresponding to the function card. Specifically, the service manager starts and stops the application program depending on the data received from the function card data processing module (94). Also, while the application program is activated, the service manager checks the fimction ofthe function card based on the data received from the input means data processing module (95) and informs the application program of such data.
- the service manager (220) controls all application programs which the function card can provide, unlike usual manager program which controls only one program. Also, the service manager controls the display resolution or checks the computer system like the operating system, if necessary. Thus, the service manager
- (220) can control the running of the application program in an active manner.
- the service manager (220) includes data tiansmitting/receiving module that transmits searched data from the computer system (200) or receives the data from the data processing means (210). It also includes registry data processing module for searching the data registry ofthe application program based on the function card data and processing the searched data. The service manager (220) can find the application program that corresponds to the function card data by the registry data processing module.
- the service manager (220) includes resolution control module for controlling the display resolution based on the registry data, and system status processing module for checking the computer system and the application program.
- the service manager (220) understands the computer system status, the application program status and sets these status properly, thereby making it possible to run the application program smoothly.
- the service manager further includes program nmning module for recognizing the application program status corresponding to the function card data that is received from the data processing means (210) and controlling the application program to start, finish, or carry out the application program or its detailed function.
- the fimction card is inserted into the data input device (100) and the data for the identification number of the function card is sent to the computer system. Then, in the computer system, the application program, which corresponds to the identification number ofthe function card, is activated under the control of the service manager. Then, if the detailed function of the function card is selected by the input means, that data is provided to the service manager and the detailed function of the application program (corresponding to the selected function of the function card) is carried out.
- the function card (110) shown in Fig. 2 is inserted into the data input device (100) and the corresponding application program is activated and displayed on the momtor of the computer system.
- a user checks whether the application program corresponding to the function card ( 110) is running from the monitor, and selects one of animals as shown in the Fig. 2 by using the pen
- the pen mouse is used, the animal is selected by pressing the pen tip button to that animal.
- These pen tip state and position data of the pen mouse is transmitted to the data processing part through the pen mouse and the mouse plate.
- the processed data is sent to the service manager (220) through the data processing means ofthe computer system.
- the service manager (220) searches the data registry and finds the detailed function ofthe application program, which corresponds to the selected animal.
- the service manager (220) informs the application program (240) of the detailed function. As a result, the user can look at and hear the explanation for the selected animal, motion picture, etc. through the computer system.
- the input means (180) substantially provides two types of data to the data processing part.
- One is input means state data (305) representing whether the tip button, the mode button and the barrel button are pressed or not. This data is directly provided to the data processing part from the input means.
- the other is input means position data (306) that is sensed by the mouse plate.
- the two types of data are processed and interpreted by the data processing part (303). Then, they are sent to the data processing means (304).
- the function card is either inserted (300) and
- the data from the input means has a different meaning depending on the insertion or extraction of the function card.
- the selection by the input means indicates the selection for the detailed function ofthe application program that is activated. For example, if the input means is the pen mouse and the tip button is pressed on the detailed function expressed on the function card, the users instructs to carry out that function.
- the service manager makes the application program carry out the detailed function.
- the input means is considered the same as the conventional mouse. Namely, even though the function card is inserted, it is not possible to carry out the detailed function of the application program by selecting the detailed function on the function card with the input means (180), which is set as the general input mode. This is because such data is not provided to the service manager. Thus, even if the input means moves on the function card in the general input mode, the user just notices that the mouse's cursor is meaninglessly moving on the monitor of the computer system.
- the input means (180) is made to lock so that it cannot input anytriing on the function card. When such locking is released, it is possible to input on the function card.
- the input means may be used as the conventional mouse, if necessary. This is made it possible by setting the mode button ofthe input means (180) as the general input mode.
- the function card can be initially set to contain the locking that prohibits other input when using the function card.
- the present invention provides the data input device that can run the application program through the function card, which explains easily and specifically the function of the application program.
- the function card is made of insulating material such as paper.
- insulating material such as paper.
- information that is necessary for the use of the program can be expressed as drawings or help messages on the function card.
- the function card can represent many programs by using the unique coding process.
- the function card is easily kept and re-made when it is damaged.
- the present invention it is possible to sense the codes of the function card with a few sensors. It is not required that the sensor has high sensitivity. Thus, the code sensing can be accomplished with relatively cheap sensor having minimum function. By employing this sensor, the entire manufacturing cost of the data input device is sufficiently reduced.
- the present invention provides the data input method using the data input device.
- One of important technical features in the data input method according to the present invention is to read the marks corresponding to the codes ofthe function card through the code sensing part having a few sensors.
- the code sensing part there is one sensor placed for each column ofthe marks.
- the sensors are arranged in one-dimension along the straight line. Such sensors sense the marks arranged in two-dimension.
- the code sensing part sequentially scans and senses the plural rows ofthe marks through the insertion/extraction of the function card.
- the code sensing part can sequentially senses the two-dimensionally arranged marks with the one-dimensionally arranged sensors at the time when the user inserts or extracts the function card. It can be performed by either the user or machine.
- the present invention provides the computer system having the data input device.
- the computer system includes the service manager that starts, finishes the application program, or carries out the detailed function by receiving the data inputted from the data input device.
- the service manager not only runs the application program according to the function card data but also checks the computer system state and/or the application program state and actively controls them. In particular, the service manager controls the resolution of the computer system so that the application program is properly run.
- the general personal computer may be used as the computer system having the data input device according to the present invention.
- the general personal computer may be used as the computer system having the data input device according to the present invention.
- Such mode switching is implemented by usmg the mode button ofthe input means. If the fimction card is not inserted or the mode button is set as the general input mode, the input means is similar to the conventional mouse.
- the state and position ofthe input means first represents the function selection on the function card. However, if the fimction card is inserted, the state and position ofthe input means first represents the function selection on the function card. However, if the
- the -33- mode button is set as the general input mode, the data from the input means is not provided to the service manager.
- the input means such as the pen mouse, etc. runs the application program or makes the cursor move like the mouse. As such, it is possible to increase the task process range and compatibility ofthe computer system through such input data processing using the mode switching.
- the present invention also provides the method for running the application program ofthe computer system.
- the application program is controlled by the service manager when the function card is inserted.
- the insertion and the identification number of the function card is sensed, interpreted and sent to the computer system.
- the data process means processes that data and sends the processed data to the service manager. As a result, the application program is activated.
- the input means If there is an input through the input means after activating the application program, i.e., the input means selects the fimction displayed on the function card and instructs to carry out it, the input means data is provided to one of the service manager, the operating system and the application program depending on the input means mode. As such, the operation corresponding to the data is performed.
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