WO2003023582A2 - Appareil mobile - Google Patents

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WO2003023582A2
WO2003023582A2 PCT/EP2002/009286 EP0209286W WO03023582A2 WO 2003023582 A2 WO2003023582 A2 WO 2003023582A2 EP 0209286 W EP0209286 W EP 0209286W WO 03023582 A2 WO03023582 A2 WO 03023582A2
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mobile device
input unit
output unit
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finger
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Christian Schröder
Olaf Wessler
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Schroeder Christian
Olaf Wessler
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G06F3/03549—Trackballs
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1626—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers with a single-body enclosure integrating a flat display, e.g. Personal Digital Assistants [PDAs]
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0338—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/0202—Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/23—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof
    • H04M1/236—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof including keys on side or rear faces

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  • the invention relates to a mobile device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Mobile devices of the type mentioned here are known. They are often referred to as PDAs (Personal Data / Digital Assistant) and are used to access, enter and manage data, especially appointments, addresses, tasks and texts, on the go. They have an optical output unit, namely a display, which can either be black or white or colored.
  • the display is designed as a so-called touchscreen, especially for small mobile devices.
  • the mobile device is therefore controlled by touching the touchscreen, usually using an input pen that controls an optical symbol called a mouse or cursor. It has been shown that optical output units of this type, which also serve as input units, are complex and expensive. In addition, two hands are required to operate the mobile device: one must hold the device, the other the stylus.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide a mobile device of the type mentioned at the outset which does not have this disadvantage.
  • a mobile device which has the features mentioned in claim 1. It is characterized in that on on the side of the mobile device opposite the output unit, a first input unit that can be operated with a finger, preferably the index finger, is provided. In this way it is possible to hold the mobile device securely with one hand in such a way that the output unit, ie the display, is facing the user. At the same time, it is possible to actuate the input unit with a finger on the back of the device, in particular to move the mouse or the cursor over a user interface shown on the display and thus control the mobile device or call up data. In this way, the mobile device can be operated with one hand. There is no need for expensive touchscreens.
  • Figure 1 is a rear view of a mobile device
  • Figure 2 is a front view of a mobile device
  • Figure 3 is a side view of a mobile device.
  • FIG. 1 shows a mobile device 1 with a first input unit 3, which is arranged here at the top right in a corner of the essentially rectangular mobile device 1. It has a knob 5 that can be operated with a finger and is also known as a pin or joy stick. To increase the grip, it can be covered or coated with rubber. be stratified. It is used to convert forces applied with a finger into signals. The knob 5 can therefore be pressed in different directions with one finger, preferably with the index finger. The forces that occur are converted into movements of the cursor, so that the cursor is moved on the output unit in the direction in which the finger presses the knob 5. It is therefore possible to guide the cursor on a user interface by means of forces exerted on the knob 5.
  • knob 5 it is possible not only to design the knob 5 in such a way that laterally acting forces are used for cursor movement, but also in such a way that forces acting essentially vertically on the knob 5 are evaluated and used for function input. For example, an input signal can be emitted by pressing the knob 5, so that the knob 5 also has enter functions.
  • the input unit 3 can also comprise a ball, so that a so-called trackball is realized.
  • a rotation of the ball in different directions causes the cursor to move on the display unit or an operating surface.
  • the ball it is possible to have the ball interact with sensors which not only evaluate a rotary movement but also a pressure on the ball and thus enable an additional input signal, for example a duck signal.
  • FIG. 2 shows a front view of the mobile device 1.
  • the same parts have the same reference numbers provided, so that reference is made to the description of Figure 1.
  • the input unit 3 arranged on the back of the mobile device 1 is indicated by dashed lines, as is its knob 5.
  • An output unit 7 is provided on the front of the mobile device 1, preferably a regular display, for example an LCD or TFT display. Any other optical display can also be used to display graphics and / or characters.
  • additional input can 'units such as control buttons, switching devices or similar input devices are provided additional ads, which show, for example, the charge state of an energy source of the mobile device.
  • a second input unit 9 On one side of the mobile device 1 there is a second input unit 9, which can be operated with the fingers, preferably with the thumb, and in particular realizes an enter function. If the device is held with the right hand, the thumb comes to rest on the second input unit 9 and a finger, preferably the index finger, on the back of the mobile device 1 on the first input unit 3. It is thus possible in a simple manner to move a cursor over one of the output inputs with the index finger via the first input unit 3. 7 to move the user interface shown and to confirm the position by means of the second input unit 9 or to trigger a function indicated by the cursor, that is to say to implement an enter function.
  • An input into the mobile device 1 can, however, also be used to query the data. As shown above, it is also possible to implement the enter function with the first input unit 3.
  • the mobile device 1 can be controlled in a simple manner, in particular with one hand, by means of the two input units 3 and 9. This means that data can be called up and entered using the appropriate user interface. Control buttons provided in the areas 8 and 8 'can also be actuated.
  • the input units 3 and 9 and the control buttons provided in the areas 8 and 8 ' can also be designed as a so-called touch pad, that is to say as a sensor field. If, for example, such a sensor field is used as input unit 3, the position of a finger on the surface of the sensor field can be detected and converted into cursor movements. Here, too, it is possible to evaluate a pressure on the sensor field and thus to implement an enter function. If the second input unit 9 is designed as a touch pad, a movement of the cursor on the output unit 7 and / or an enter function can also be implemented here.
  • control buttons can be designed as a sensor field, so that switching functions NEN can be realized by pressing such a field.
  • the position of the first device 3 on the back of the mobile device 1 can be designed to be adjustable. It is thus possible to improve the ergonomics of the mobile device in that the position can be adjusted to the hand or finger size of a user.
  • the same also applies to the second input unit 9, which can be arranged more or less far up on the side of the mobile device 1.
  • the input devices 3 and 9 can also be reversed, that is to say arranged mirror-symmetrically.
  • the first input unit 3 can be arranged at any point on the rear side.
  • the position of the second input unit 9 on one of the sides also above or below, can be freely selected.
  • FIG. 3 shows a side view of the mobile device 1.
  • the same parts are provided with the same reference numbers, so that reference is made to the description of the preceding figures.
  • the second input unit 9 can be seen here, which is indicated here only by a rectangle. It it is therefore possible to provide a push button here, a sensor field or else a knob or a ball, as it has the first input unit 3.
  • the input principle shown and described here can be used with any type of mobile device. It is therefore possible to provide any mobile devices with the input units 3 and 9 described here. It is particularly advantageous here that expensive display units, that is to say touchscreens, can be dispensed with. Rather, simpler, in particular more robust, displays can be used, so that a high level of functional reliability is ensured.
  • the first input unit 3 and the second input unit 9 protrude somewhat beyond the respective surfaces, that is to say the back or one side of the mobile device 1.
  • the mobile device 1 can easily be put down or put into a pocket without it being accidentally input via the input units 3 and / or 9.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un appareil mobile comprenant une unité de sortie optique. Cet appareil est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend, sur la face opposée à l'unité de sortie (7), une première unité d'entrée (3) qui peut être commandée de préférence avec un doigt, de préférence avec l'index.
PCT/EP2002/009286 2001-09-07 2002-08-20 Appareil mobile WO2003023582A2 (fr)

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EP2573654A1 (fr) * 2003-07-08 2013-03-27 Glenn Rolus Borgward Ordinateur numérique portatif avec module fonctionnel connectable par l'arrière
DE102007007855A1 (de) * 2007-02-16 2008-09-04 Fujitsu Siemens Computers Gmbh Tragbares computerbasiertes Gerät

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