WO2004092938A1

WO2004092938A1 - Display/input device and display/input system

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Publication number: WO2004092938A1
Application number: PCT/JP1998/004368
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yoshitaka Tsuji; Masahiko Kawakami; Tomonori Nishiki; Toshihiro Fujita; Akito Okamoto; Hiromasa Hasegawa; Hongguang Li; Shigeto Ogino
Original assignee: Yoshitaka Tsuji; Masahiko Kawakami; Tomonori Nishiki; Toshihiro Fujita; Akito Okamoto; Hiromasa Hasegawa; Hongguang Li; Shigeto Ogino
Priority date: 1997-09-30
Filing date: 1998-09-29
Publication date: 2004-10-28
Also published as: JPH11110071A

Abstract

A display/input device (CP2) which displays information on a display (DP) and changes and communicates information by switch operating means (CSW1), wherein the switch operating means (CSW1) are arranged on the left and right sides of the display (DP), the opaque members among the members of the switch operating means (CSW1) are arranged outside the display (DP) and only the transparent members are arranged over the display (DP). With this constitution, switch operation can be performed while viewing the functions of the switch operating means (CSW1), and the switch operating means (CSW1) can give a stroke feeling and a click feeling, so that the operation environment in which a good operatability is provided and secure input is realized can be provided.

Description

Description Display input device and display input system TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to a display such as a cathode ray tube and a liquid crystal display panel and a switch operation associated therewith, such as a notebook with an FA controller and an arithmetic processing mechanism. The present invention relates to a display input device and a display input system having operation input means such as means. BACKGROUND ART As a display input device that has a display and operation input means, changes the display on the display based on information input by the operation input means, and performs input work to other devices, an FA is used. Controllers: computerized notebooks equipped with arithmetic processing mechanisms. Also, a personal computer system having a display can be said to be a display input device in that it has a display that can be variably displayed and switch operation means such as a keyboard as operation input means. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an FA controller port CP-101 for operating a robot or the like as an example of a device. The controller CP 101 inputs operation commands to the robot or the like using the switch operating means MSW 101 having a mechanical mechanism, and performs various operations for confirming input information and grasping the operation state of the robot. Information is displayed on the display DP101. However, in the display input device having such a configuration, the display DP 101 and the switch operating means MSW 101 are separated from each other, so that the displayed information and the switch operating means MSW 101 are provided to the user. The correspondence with 1 is difficult to understand, and there is a high possibility of erroneous input due to a tracing operation in which operation is performed only with the sense of a finger without looking at the switch operation means MSW101. have.

Therefore, it is easy to grasp the correspondence between the display on the display and the switch operation means. Various display input devices have been developed. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the FA controller CP102. In the controller CP102, the switch operation means MSW102 is arranged around the display DP102 so that the clear information displayed on the display DP102 and the switch operation means MSW102 are provided. The correspondence relationship with 02 is made easy to understand. However, when the display of the denosbray DP 102 and the switch operating means MSW 102 are brought close to each other, the user tends to press the switch operating means MSW 102 while looking at the display DP 102. However, the position of the display DP 102 and the position of the switch operating means MSW 102 do not completely coincide with each other, so that the switch operation step: VI SW 102 This leads to an unnatural operation of pushing without looking at the camera, and the tendency to perform a tracing operation is increased, resulting in a loss of reliability of the operation.

Also, in order to eliminate such unnatural work, a display input device in which the display on the display and the switch operating means are completely matched has been developed. FIG. 3 shows an example of the FA controller CP 103, which is provided with an evening switch for inputting by touching the surface of the display DP 103 with a finger or the like. The display DP 103 displays the shape of the switch operating means, and by touching the display〗 SW 103 of the switch operating means with a finger or the like, information is input via the touch switch on the display. Therefore, the user can confirm the operation of pressing the switch operating means while watching the display on the screen, and can perform the operation reliably.

As described above, when the user handles the display input device, the closer the positional relationship between the display and the operation input means such as the switch operation (means, etc.) becomes, the clearer these correspondences become and the more reliable the work becomes possible. As a result, it can be said that providing the switch operating means on the display has the best workability and is a desirable positional relationship.

However, when a touch switch or the like is used as a switch operating means on the display, it is certainly easy to visually confirm the switch operation, but the evening switch has a real feeling that the switch has been pressed because there is almost no push-in amount of the switch operation. In fact, it is the fact that you push many times after all. Also, since there is almost no push-in S, if the switch operation is stopped halfway, it will not be possible to respond to the movement peculiar to human beings. There is a problem that information input is performed by touching the switch display unit. In addition, simply placing mechanical switch operating means on the display gs means that the opaque portion inherent to the switch operating means is present on the display, making the display very difficult for the user to see. The problem arises. Furthermore, if there is an opaque portion on the display, the display form of the display is limited.For example, it is not possible to display an image on the entire display, and the entire display can be used effectively. It will be gone. Disclosure of the Invention Object of the Invention>

The present invention realizes that the switch operation means is provided on the display while maintaining the operation feeling of the switch operation, and that the opaque portion of the switch operation means does not exist on the display. As a result, it is a first object of the present invention to provide a display input device τ 良好 that realizes a favorable operation environment in which the reliability of the switch operation can be improved and the display can be effectively used.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a display input device that realizes a favorable operation environment for an operator holding the device when the display input device having a switch operation means provided on the display is provided with portability. The purpose is. Configuration and operation of the invention>

The present invention relates to a display input device that displays information and receives an input operation, and a display that displays information and a transparent member that is disposed so as to overlap a peripheral portion of the display and that overlaps the display. Display control means for displaying information on a display and displaying a selection menu for switching in a portion of the display where the switch operation means is provided; and Switching means for switching the display in response to the operation of the switch operating means. According to this invention, since the transparent member of the switch operating means is present on the display, the user can easily understand the correspondence between the menu, which is the display of the switch operating means, and the actual switch operating means. Thereby, erroneous human power can be prevented. Further, according to the present invention, the opaque member constituting the switch operating means does not exist on the display, and the image can be displayed on the entire display including the switch operating means while using the switch operating means as a menu. The screen can be used effectively.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the switch operating means comprises a transparent switch operating body which is displaced by a pressing operation on the switch operating means, and a switching operation which is provided on the display and which is displaced by the switch operating body. A transparent magnetic switch, a first magnetic means attached to the switch operation main body, and a second magnetic means disposed outside the periphery of the display and opposed to the first magnetic means. Due to the magnetic interaction between the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means, the pushed switch operation body returns to the state before being pushed.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the switch operating means is provided with a transparent switch operating main body which is displaced by a pressing operation on the switch operating means, and a switch operating means provided outside the periphery of the display. Opaque switch means for performing a switching operation by displacement of the main body.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the switch operating means has an operational feeling such as a stroke feeling and a click feeling, and a favorable operating environment can be obtained.

The present invention is also directed to a display input system having a display input device having such switch operation means.

The present invention is also directed to a portable display / input device having such switch operation means and having good operability.

Other objects and features of the present invention will be clarified in the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 are diagrams showing examples of a conventional display input device. -ΰ-

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the display input device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display unit.

6 and 7 are sectional views of the switch operating means.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view of a resistive film type switch.

FIG. 9 is a graph showing the relationship between the pushing amount of each switch operating means and the load.

FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing examples of display on the display unit. FIG. 12 is a configuration diagram of a display unit.

FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are views showing examples of the display on the display unit. FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are cross-sectional views of the switch operating means according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are sectional views of other switch operating means.

FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 are perspective views showing a portable display input device according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a gripping method of the display input device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a display input system according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a longitudinal sectional view on a display of a display input device according to a fifth embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a front view of the display input device according to the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 25 and FIG. 26 are diagrams showing the arrangement of the switch operating means.

FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 are cross-sectional views of the switch operating means.

Fig. 29 is a diagram showing the usage of the ultrasonic sunset switch:

FIG. 30 and FIG. 31 are cross-sectional views of the switch operating means.

FIG. 32 and FIG. 33 are perspective views of switch operating means.

FIG. 34, FIG. 35, and FIG. 36 are a plan view, a front view, and a right side view, respectively, showing a portable display input device according to the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 37 is a cross-sectional view of the switch arranged on the display.

FIG. 38, FIG. 39, and FIG. 40 show the first and second portable display / input devices, respectively.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a second and a third use example. _r

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BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention can be configured as various embodiments. The main mode is a display input device having a switch operating means which is arranged so as to overlap with a peripheral portion of a display and in which a portion overlapping with the display is made of a transparent member. Further, the present invention is also directed to a display input device suitable for carrying and having such switch operation means.

<1. First Embodiment>

FIG. 4 is a view showing an FA controller CP1, which is a first embodiment of the display input device according to the present invention. The controller CP 1 has a transparent switch operating means CSW 1 on a display DP composed of a liquid crystal display panel, and information is selected by pressing the switch operating means CSW 1. I have. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display section DS of the controller CP1. As shown, a plurality of transparent switch operating means C and SW 1 are provided on the left and right peripheral portions on the display DP, and a portion of the members constituting the switch operating means CSW 1 overlapping the display DP. Are all composed of transparent members. An opaque member indispensable as a component of the switch operating means CSW1 is arranged so as to be hidden in an area E indicated by a broken line outside the display DP. Strictly speaking, the opaque member is not limited to the outside of the display DP, but is arranged outside the area where the display of the display DP can be seen. However, in the following, it is simply referred to as the outside of the display DP to simplify the description. Similarly, strictly speaking, on the display DP refers to an area in which the display of the display DP can be seen. Hereinafter, it is simply referred to as on the display DP.

6 and 7 are cross-sectional views taken along the line AA in FIG. 5, FIG. 6 shows a state in which the switch operating means CSW1 is not pressed, and FIG. 7 shows a state in which the switch FG is pressed by a finger FG. It shows the status that is being done. As shown in the figure, the switch operating means CSW 1 is constructed on the surface of the display DP, and is pushed down by a switch FG 11 by a finger FG on a switch TP provided on the display DP. hand It has an operating principle of being touched and switched by being displaced. The switch operating means CSW 1 is provided with a switch operating body 1 1 1, which can be pressed down by a finger, a transparent protective cover 1 1 2 and a casing 1 1 5 for holding the switch operating body 1 1 1, and a display 1 5 on the display DP. A transparent touch switch TP that generates a switching signal by touching the switch operation main unit 1 1 and the suction force of each other are used as the return force of the switch operation main unit 1 1 1 And a magnetic metal plate 113a. The protective cover 1 1 2 also functions as a switch that holds the switch operation body 1 1 1 1 from the center of the display DP.

These components are not provided independently for each switch operating means CSW 1, but those which can be shared are provided as one member for a plurality of switch operating means CSW 1. For example, evening Tsuchisuitsuchi TP is provided on the di splay DP entire surface, also _c are used in common to all Suitsuchi Misao (notwithstanding means CSW 1, Quai one single 1 1 5 The controller CP may be members Only one magnetic metal plate 113a is used in each of the left and right switch operation means groups shown in Fig. 5, and only two magnetic metal plates are used in the entire device. Only one is provided.

Next, the switching operation of the switch operating means C SW1 will be described. Normally, in the switch operating means CSW1, the magnet 114a serving as the first magnetic means and the magnetic metal plate〗 13a serving as the second magnetic means come into contact with each other by an attractive force which is a magnetic interaction. I have. Also, since the magnet 114a is fixed to the switch operation body 111, and the magnetic metal plate 113a is fixed to the casing 115, the switch operation body 111 is attached to the hinge. It is in a state of being lifted around H.

When the finger FG presses the opposite side of the switch operation body 1 1 1 from the hinge part H with the finger FG, the magnet 1 14 a, which was in contact with the magnetic attraction force, is separated from the magnetic metal plate 1 13 a, and the switch is separated. Operation body 1 1 1 It will be pushed down strongly. The depressed switch operation body 1 1 1 comes into contact with the evening switch P, and as a result, the touch switch TP detects the switching operation.

At this time, the switch operation body 1 1 1 -"

The force is large, and when the magnet 114a and the magnetic metal plate 113a are separated to a certain extent, the bow is rapidly absorbed. When 1 1 1 starts to fall, it is possible to obtain a snap action or a click feeling that it cannot be stopped at a halfway position, and it is possible to obtain a good operation feeling.

When the finger pressing the switch operation body 1 1 1 is released, the switch operation body 1 1 1 1 changes to the state shown in Fig. 6 due to the magnetic interaction between the magnet 1 1 4 a and the magnetic metal plate 1 1 3 a. To return. That is, the magnets 114a and the magnetic metal plates 113a constitute return means for automatically returning the switch operating means CSW1.

As described above, the operation of the switch operating means C SW 1 is based on the operation principle of the evening switch TP. Here, the case where only the touch switch is used and the mechanism shown in FIG. A description will be given of the difference in the operation state from the case where the switch operating means CSW1 having the above is provided.

There are various types of touch switches, such as resistive type, photoelectric type, capacitive type, ultrasonic type, etc.All of these switches are touched with a finger or a special pen. It has the feature that input is performed. FIG. 8 is a diagram exemplifying a resistive film type evening switch TP1 among these touch switches.

The touch switch P 1 has a transparent thin plate 120 having a plurality of openings 122 on a transparent thin plate 126 having a transparent electrode 12.8a formed on the upper surface. It has a form in which transparent thin plates 126 b having transparent electrodes 128 b formed on the lower surface are stacked. The transparent electrodes 128a and 128b may be a plurality of striped electrodes orthogonal to each other, or one electrode, for example, the transparent electrode 128b may be a plurality of electrodes and the other electrode , For example, the transparent electrode 1 28 a may be a common electrode ₌

A switch portion 102 s is formed in each of the opening portions 122. In this example, when the desired opening portion 122 is lightly pressed from the transparent thin plate 126 b side, the transparent thin plate 122 is formed. The transparent electrode 1 28 b is bent by the flexibility of 26 b, and the transparent electrode 1 28 b comes into contact with the lower transparent electrode 1 28 a through the opening 122 and is electrically turned on. _e also, when stopping the operation of pressing the portion of the opening 1 2 2, the transparent thin plate 1 2 6 b then returns to its original shape, scan Itsuchi unit 1 0 2 s are turned off. -y-

Fig. 9 compares the characteristics of the push-in load and the load of mechanical switches such as the switch switch having the above mechanism, the switch operating means CSW1 using magnets, and the tactile switch having a mechanical mechanism. is there. As shown, Tatsu Chisuitsuchi whereas little pressing amount be increased load, operation feeling that they push may push amount in Mekasuitchi (scan Toro Ichiku feeling) is obtained _(also in the mechanical switch However, when the switch is pushed in to some extent, the load decreases, and when the push amount reaches the limit, the load increases again. (Click feeling: 'is obtained. On the other hand, switch operation using a magnet is performed.) Means CSW 1 has characteristics close to a mechanical switch, and can provide the same operational feeling as a mechanical switch in terms of stroke and click feeling, thus overcoming the disadvantages of the evening switch that there is no operational feeling. And have been done.

On the other hand, the evening switch has the advantage that it is transparent and translucent and can be provided on the display.t. The switch operating means c SW 1 is also connected to the switch operating body 11 1 By using a transparent (translucent) material for the protective cover 1 1 2 which plays a role, the display on the display DP can be seen through the switch operating means CSW 1. That is, by disposing the magnets 114a and the magnetic metal plates 113a, which are opaque members, in the area E shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the switch operating means CSW1 is displayed on the display DP. Has been realized. As a result, the user can easily recognize and operate the means CSW1 while operating the desired switch according to the display on the display DP. In addition, the touch switch may cause the screen to be dirty because the finger touches the screen directly.However, such a problem can be avoided by using the switch operation means CSW1. The means CSW1 realizes the arrangement of the switch operating means, which is the advantage of the touch switch, on the display while maintaining the stroke feeling and the click feeling, which are the advantages of the mechanical switch.

The configuration, operation principle, and operation characteristics of the switch operation means CSW1 have been described above. Next, a use form of the switch operation means CSW1 will be described.

Fig. 10 shows a production process that includes controllers 1, 2, and 3 for the F controller. -(-

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of application to control of a monitor and a robot. FIG. 10 shows a state in which the entire production process is monitored, and at the position of each switch operation means CSW 1, the display DP displays a menu of selectable information, and the switch operation means CSW 1 is displayed. 1 switch operation body 1 1 1 can be seen through. Then, by pressing each switch operating means CSW1, the contents of the menu at the position of the switch operating means CSW1 are displayed on the display DP.

FIG. 10 shows a state where an abnormality has occurred in the process 2 and the location of the abnormality is indicated by the spot SP. Here, the screen is switched as shown in FIG. 11 by pressing the switch operating means C SW 1 on which the menu “Step 1” is displayed.

FIG. 11 is a view showing a state where a display indicating the robot R1 and the work W working in the process 2 is displayed on the display section DS. As shown in the figure, it is displayed that there is an abnormality in the second axis of the robot R1, and the switch operating means CSW1 displays a menu for displaying the coordinates of each axis, and sets the axis in the + direction or the `` A menu indicating the input information to be moved in the "-" direction is displayed, and the displayed menu is executed by pressing these switch operating means CSW1.

In this way, the controller CP 1 displays the menu of the switch operating means CSW 1 on the display DP on the back of the switch operating means CSW 1 and selects the function of each switch operating means CSW 1. Information and information to be input can be indicated, and menu changes can be easily made by changing the display of the display DP.

FIG. 12 schematically shows a mechanism inside the display unit DS for changing a menu, which is a function of the switch operating means CSW1. As shown in FIG. 12, the switch operating means CSW 1 has an evening switch TP as a switch means, and a signal from the switch means is input to the input control means 103, and which switch operating means CSW 1 Identify if 1 was pressed. This identification result is input to the screen switching means 104, and the screen switching means 104 displays a screen to be switched via the display control means 105 on the display DP based on the input image information. ■

At this time, each time the screen is switched, the screen switching means 104 grasps which switch operating means CSW 1 is displaying what menu, and the switch operation from the input control means 103 is performed. Means Appropriate screen switching can be performed based on the signal of the identification result of the CSW 1, and an output signal is output to the outside of the display unit DS if necessary. In FIG. 12, the input control means 103, the screen switching means 104, and the display control means 105 are included in the display section DS. It may be provided.

Also, in this display input device, since the switch operating means CSW 1 is transparent, it is not always necessary to display a menu on the switch operating means CSW 1, and a menu such as “screen enlargement” as shown in FIG. 13 is provided. As shown in FIG. 14, it is possible to display the entire screen effectively without being affected by the presence of the switch operating means CSW1. Further, the size of the screen may be automatically switched according to the amount of displayed information.

As described above, in the display / input device according to this embodiment, the switch operation means CSW1 is arranged on the edge of the display DP, so that the opaque member constituting the switch operation means CSW1 is displayed on the display DP. Since the switch operation means CSW1 is not present on the display and the switch operation means CSW1 is used as a menu, an image can be displayed on the entire display DF including the switch operation means CSW1, and the screen can be used effectively.

In addition, since the switch operation means CSW1 is present on the display DP, the user can easily understand the correspondence between the menu, which is a display of the switch operation means, and the actual switch operation means CSW1, and need to perform a tracing operation. Since there is no input, incorrect input can be prevented.

Furthermore, the switch operating means CSW 1 uses a magnet, and can provide an operational feeling such as a stroke feeling and a click feeling like a mechanical switch, thereby obtaining a favorable operating environment. Can be.

<2. Second Embodiment>

In the first embodiment, display input using switch operation means c SW 1 using a magnet -{2 ~

Although the apparatus has been described, this switch operating means may use something other than a magnet. FIGS. 15 and 16 are cross-sectional views of a switch operating means CSW 2 using an opaque mechanical switch 113 b having a mechanical mechanism such as a tactenol switch as a switch means. The appearance of the device is exactly the same as that of the first embodiment shown in FIGS.

The switch operating means CSW 2 includes a switch operating body 1 1 1 which can be pushed down by a finger FG, a transparent protective cover 1 1 2 for holding the switch operating body 1 1 1 and an engaging member 1 1 6 b , And mechanical switches 1 1 3b, and are provided directly on the display DP composed of a liquid crystal display panel. Therefore, as in the first embodiment, the switch TP is provided on the display DP. Not provided. In the first embodiment, the switch operating body 111 is held by the protective cover 112 and the casing 115, and the switch operating means CSW 2 is, of course, an engaging member. 1 16b and the casing 1 15 may be body members. Further, as in the first embodiment, the portion of the protective cover 112 that is in contact with the switch operation main body 111 also serves as a retaining and retaining bar of the switch operation main body 111.

In a state of no load, as shown in FIG. 15, the switch operation main body 11 is pushed up by the mechanical switch 11 13b and is in contact with the engaging member 1 6b. Here, as shown in FIG. 16, when the switch operation main body 1 1 1 1 is depressed with the finger FG, the switch 1 13 b is pressed and turned on, and this signal is output via the board 1 14 b. You. When the load is removed by moving the finger FG away from the switch operating means CSW2, the switch operation body 1 11 returns to the state shown in Fig. 15 due to the restoring force of the mechanical switch 1 13 b and outputs Is turned off. That is, the mechanical switch 1 13 b is a return means of the switch operating means C SW 2.

In the switch operating means CSW2, similarly to the switch operating means CSW1 in the first embodiment, the switch operating body 111 and the protective cover 112 are formed of a transparent material. Further, the mechanical switch 113b, which is an opaque switch means, is provided below the area E shown in FIG. 5, so that the opaque member does not exist on the display DP.

Therefore, as in the first embodiment, the display on the display DP is operated by a switch. -i 3-

It can be viewed through CSW2 and the screen can be used effectively. Also, since the display DP is not directly touched by the finger, the screen is not dirty. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the mechanical switch 13 is a switch capable of obtaining a stroke feeling and a click feeling, so that the switch operating means CSW2 has a sufficient operating feeling. Furthermore, mechanical switches are less expensive than evening switches and can reduce costs.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, without using a mechanical switch, a switch is formed by using a leaf spring 114c and a membrane switch 113c 'which is turned on by pressing. The switch operating means CSW 3 can also be configured.

In the switch operating means CSW3, the switch operating body 111 is configured to return using the restoring force of the leaf spring 114c, and the switching is performed by the switch operating body 113 on the membrane switch 113c. 1 uses the principle of contact.

In this case, too, the stroke feeling is sufficiently obtained, and the operation feeling is sufficiently obtained as compared with the evening switch. It also has the advantage that the mechanism is simple and inexpensive.

As described above, the display input device provided with the transparent switch operating means on the edge of the Demespley DP can be realized by using a switch having a mechanical mechanism, a panel panel, or the like. A clear screen can be realized without having to cover the display as with a traditional evening switch.

<3. Third embodiment>

FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 are external views showing a portable table input terminal CP2 which is a third embodiment of the display input device of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the display input terminal CP2 as viewed from the side of the denospray DP, and FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the rear view as viewed from the arrow B in FIG. DS has a resistive touch switch TP on a display DP composed of a liquid crystal display panel as in the first embodiment, and switch operating means CSW 1 using magnets on the left and right edges of the display DP. Is provided. In addition, the input control means 103 shown in FIG. Other components such as the replacement means 104 and the display control means 105 may be stored in the cover 106 or may be provided outside the terminal CP2.

In the case of such a display input device having portability, the switch operation means C SW 1 is arranged on the left and right on the display DP so that the terminal as shown in FIG.

An excellent operation environment in which the input operation can be performed with the thumb while holding the CP2 with both hands is realized. The display / input terminal CP 2 has protrusions F on the left and right sides of the back, so that fingers other than the thumb can perform input while holding the terminal body firmly, so that more stable input operation can be performed. ing.

Further, since the display section DS of the display input terminal CP2 has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, the display can be effectively used up to the area of the switch operating means CSW1. Further, since the finger does not directly touch the display DP, the screen can be prevented from being stained. Furthermore, the correspondence between the display and the switch operation means can be easily grasped, and an operation feeling such as a stroke feeling and a click feeling can be obtained, thereby preventing an erroneous operation and performing a reliable input operation.

<4. Fourth embodiment>

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a display input system IS constituted by using a plurality of display input terminals CP 2 in the third embodiment:-The server S which is the main information processing device shown in FIG. Desired information is provided to each terminal CP 2 according to the signal input from each terminal CP 2. The information supply mode at this time may be a mode in which information common to all terminals CP 2 is provided, and information may be selected at each terminal CP 2, or a specific terminal CP may be transmitted from the server S. The information may be supplied to 2. Further, information input from one terminal CP2 may be provided to another terminal CP2 via the server S.

By constructing such a display input system IS, it is possible to obtain common information and perform bidirectional communication between the terminals CP2 under an excellent operation environment.

<5. Fifth embodiment>

FIG. 23 shows a display D of the display input device CP3 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the cross section in P. In this device CP3, the light emitting element PS and the light receiving element PD are provided on the evening switch TP, and the finger is pressed between the light emitting element PS and the light receiving element PD to touch the evening switch TP. Transparent key operation means CSW 4 is provided. The key operation means CSW 4 has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, and the display input device CP 3 is used independently as in the first and fourth embodiments, or used as a system terminal. Is done.

In the display manpower device CP3, the light L emitted from the light emitting element PS is incident on the light receiving element PD when it is away from the display DP like the finger FG1. Touch the key operation means CSW4. Then, the light L is blocked by the finger FG2. Before touching the key operation means CSW4 like the finger FG3, the light L is detected and detected by the key selection operation displayed on the display DP. It is transmitted to the input control means 103 shown in FIG.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the arrangement of the light emitting element PS and the light receiving element PD. As shown in the figure, the light emitting element PS is disposed on the right side and the right side of the display DP, and the light receiving element PD is disposed on the lower side and the left side opposite to the display DP. The light L emitted from the light emitting element PS is the force received by the opposing light receiving element PD, as shown by the finger FG in FIG. 24, for example, when touching the key K7 displayed on the display DP. Then, of the light L transmitted in the up, down, left, and right directions, the light L passing through the position of the key K7 is blocked, and it is detected that the finger FG is about to touch the key K7.

In the display input device CP3, based on the detection result, the input control means 103 sends a signal to the display control means 105, and the key K7 blinks or changes the display color, or a character or image. Is displayed so that you can confirm the key you are trying to select and specify. The confirmation of the key is not limited to the change of the display. For example, the input control means 103 controls the speaker provided in the display input device CP 3 to confirm the key by voice. May be performed. That is, any method can be used as long as the key that the operator is trying to operate can be recognized.

In this way, in the input bag 袋 CP 3, the first stage before the finger FG actually touches the key On the floor, the light-emitting element PS and the light-receiving element PD can preliminarily select and specify keys, and change the display of the key K to be selected and specified to confirm the location. In this case, it is also possible to perform the selection designation while tracing the key operation means CSW4. The key to receiving a change in such a display mode - by pressing the second stage about made, _c As a result of the selection specification is finalized, it is possible to prevent erroneous input to advance. 6. Modifications of First to Fifth Embodiments>

As described above, the forces described in the first to fifth embodiments of the display input device according to the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and the following modifications are possible.

• In the first to fifth embodiments, a liquid crystal display is used as the display DP, but a plasma display, an EL display, a CRT display, or the like may be used.

■ In these embodiments, the switch operating means may be arranged at any position as long as the switch operating means is arranged at the edge of the display DP on the left and right sides of the display DP. It may be arranged only below the screen as shown in the figure, or may be arranged vertically and horizontally as shown in FIG.

In the first, third to fifth embodiments, the resistive touch switch TP is provided on the display DP. However, the capacitive touch switch, the photoelectric switch, the ultrasonic switch and the like are used. Is also good. In some cases, such as a photoelectric touch switch, it is not always necessary to displace the switch operation body 111 until the switch operation body touches the touch switch. FIG. 27 to FIG. 29 are diagrams showing an example of the configuration in the case of using an ultrasonic wave switch. FIGS. 27 and 28 are cross-sectional views of the switch operating means CSW5, FIG. 27 is a state in which the switch operating means CSW5 is not pressed, and FIG. 28 is a switch operating means CSW5. Shows a state where is pressed. Also, inside the casing 1 15, as shown in FIG. 29, the ultrasonic oscillation elements S 1 ′ a 1 to SN a 9 (hereinafter referred to as “SN a”) and the ultrasonic sensor SN b 1 to SN b 9 (hereinafter referred to as “SN b”) are arranged to face each other. -Π-

As in the first embodiment, the switch operating means CSW5 obtains the restoring force of the switch operating means by using the attractive force of the magnet 114a and the magnetic metal plate 113a. In the state shown in FIG. 27, the ultrasonic wave L'S emitted from the ultrasonic oscillation element SNa is placed on the display DP toward the ultrasonic sensor SNb which is disposed opposite to the ultrasonic wave sensor Lb. A transparent waveguide made of glass or plastic is transmitted on the C surface. Here, when the switch operating means CSW 5 is pressed, the ultrasonic absorber 1 16 d attached to the switch operation main body 1 1 1 1 absorbs and blocks the ultrasonic wave US, and is transmitted to the ultrasonic sensor S′b. Gone. Therefore, the switch operating means CSW5 pressed from the outputs of the ultrasonic sensors SNb1 to SIN'b7 and the outputs of SNb8 and SNb9 in FIG. The position in the left-right direction is specified, and it is possible to detect which switch operating means CSW5 is being pressed.

By using a switching mechanism that does not have an electrical contact at the time of switching in this way, a longer life can be realized as compared with a switch having a contact, such as a resistive type touch switch.

In the second embodiment, the switch operating means having a mechanical mechanism has been described as an example of the switch operating means not using the touch switch TP, and the switching principle of a photoelectric switch, a hole element or the like is used. Is also good.

FIG. 30 and FIG. 31 are cross-sectional views showing an example of a switch operating means CSW6 using a reflection type photoelectric switch PS. FIG. 30 shows a state where it is not pressed, and FIG. 31 shows a state where it is pressed. Sweep rate Tsu restoring force of the switch operating means CSW 6 the first embodiment and the same magnet 1 1 4 a and the magnetic metal plate 1 1 3 by utilizing the suction force is _c sweep rate pitch operations with a body 1 1 1 photoelectric Switch A reflection plate 1 16 e is provided on the end face on the PS side. The light FL emitted from S is reflected by the reflector 116e only when the switch operating means CSW6 is pressed, and returns to the photoelectric switch PS as the reflected light BL.

In FIGS. 30 and 31, even when a transmission type photoelectric switch (for example, a photo interrupt switch) is used as well as a reflection type photoelectric switch PS, light is blocked when the switch operation means is pressed. It can be used by providing a mechanism that replaces the photoelectric switch PS with a Hall element and removes the reflector 1 16 e. _ i _a ..

Thus, it is possible to realize a simple structure in which switching can be performed by magnetism.

• Also, instead of using the protective cover 1 1 2 which also plays the role of a bar as in the first to fourth embodiments, the transparent cover 1 1 2 shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 is used. a, the transparent switch 1 1 2 b and the switch TP 2 make it possible to input the center of the display DP without switch operation means CSW 6 by the switch TP 2 Method may be made available ₍

• Further, in the first to fifth embodiments, as a method of obtaining the restoring force of the switch operating means, the attraction force between the magnet and the magnetic metal plate, the restoring force of the switch having a mechanical mechanism, and the elastic restoring of the plate panel, etc. Although a force or the like is used, it is needless to say that the magnets may be attracted or repelled by magnets, or the return means may be constituted by using elasticity of an elastic body such as rubber. Alternatively, the magnets 114a may be attached to the casing 115, and the magnetic metal plate 113a may be attached to the switch operation body 111, so that the arrangement may be reversed.

• Although the switch operation main body 1 1 1 is moved up and down by the hinge mechanism, it may be a linear motion mechanism as shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. Switch operating means In the CSW 7, the switch operating body 1 1 1 f is inserted into the holder 6 f as shown in FIG. 32 so that the switch operating body 11 1 f is inserted into the holder as shown in FIG. It moves up and down along the groove SL of 1 1 to f. In FIGS. 32 and 33, a transparent protective cover 1 1 2 ί ′ is provided in an area other than the switch operating means CSW 7 of the display DP. In this case, the switch operating body 1 1 1 The retainer may be provided on the protective cover 112f, or may be provided on the holder 116f side without it-or of course on both.

'In the first, third to fifth embodiments, since the touch switch TP is provided on the entire surface of the denosplay DP, the central part of the mystery cover 1 1 2 is opened and closed leaving a part that functions as a beam. By making it possible or by making an opening, it is possible to use the pen switch TP effectively so that input can be made using a pen or the like at the center. Conversely, the switch TP is provided only in the area where the switch operating means is provided, and the area in which the switch TP is provided is reduced. May be reduced.

In the third and fourth embodiments, the switch operating means CSW1 is provided on the left and right edges of the display DP of the display input terminal CP2, but may be one of the left and right sides. Also, the protrusion P on the back of the terminal CP2 may be one of the left and right sides. At this time, if the switch operating means CSW 1 is provided only on the right peripheral portion of the display DP and the protrusion F is also provided only behind it, it is possible to operate with the right thumb while holding the terminal CP 2 with only the right hand. become.

• Also, the shape of the switch operation body 111 is not limited to a rectangle, but may be a triangle or a circle.

-Further, the terminal CP2 communicates with the outside via the cable 107. Of course, the terminal CP2 may be a radio using radio waves or light.

In addition, in the first to fifth embodiments, the upper surface between the gaps around the switch operation main body 111 is more simply formed by the entire upper surface of a plurality of switch operation means arranged in parallel. It may be covered with a transparent thin sheet having As a result, it is possible to prevent water droplets and dust from entering through the gap around the switch operation main body 1 1 1 1 and adhering to the surface of the touch panel TP, making it difficult to see the display on the display DP. Thus, by providing the sheets on the upper surfaces of the plurality of switch operating means, it is possible to easily realize the water-proof and dust-proof structure.

<7. Sixth embodiment>

FIGS. 34 to 36 show a portable display / input device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 34, 35, and 36 show portable display / input devices, respectively. FIG. 3 is a plan view, a front view, and a right side view of the compromise input device. The display input device 201 has a monitor 202 such as an LCD as a monitor device disposed in the center of the front, and has gripping portions 203 on both left and right sides. An input / output component arrangement space 204 is formed above the left and right gripping portions 203, and six switches 205 are arranged on each of the left and right sides of the display 202. Have been. As the switch 205, a switch having substantially the same switch operation means as that described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment is used, and the display 202 is provided below these switches 205. "シング" There is a wide spread on the left and right.

Specifically, as shown in Fig. 37, a transparent touch panel 2 31 is placed on the upper surface of the deno sprayer 202, and on top of that, it corresponds to the switch operation body in the first embodiment. An operation panel 230 having a switch 205 is provided. The switch 205 of the transparent resin plate is rotatable around one side 205 a as a fulcrum, and a magnet 230 is provided on the other side 205 parallel to this side 205 a. Fixed. When no downward operating force is applied to the switch 205, the magnet 236 is magnetically attracted to the magnetic plate 237 located above the frame 235. A rubber sheet 238 is positioned below the portion where the magnet 205 is fixed with a gap _f. The lower surface of the rubber sheet 238 is It is in close contact with the upper surface. When a downward operating force is applied to the switch 205, the other side of the switch 205 fixed to the magnet 230 with the one side 205a as a fulcrum pivots downward, and the rubber Press the evening panel 2 3 1 through the sheet 2 3 8. Accordingly, the pressing operation of the switch 205 is detected by the touch panel 231. c With this configuration, a sufficient stroke feeling can be obtained even when operating the touch panel on the upper surface of the display 202.操作 Operation feeling such as a click feeling can be obtained. In addition, since the portion of the display 202 opposite to the lower surface of the switch 205, which is a transparent resin plate, can be visually recognized through the switch 205, the function of each switch 205 is included in this portion. Not only can the display and operation status be displayed, but also the entire surface of the display 202 can be integrally used as a display screen.

The switch 205 is located on the display 202 on the left and right grips 203 side. Therefore, the operator holding the left and right grip portions 203 moves the thumbs of both hands substantially horizontally to the front of the display input device 201 so that one of the six left and right switches 205 can be moved. Thumbs face each other. Therefore, the operator holding the display input device 201 with both can easily press any of the switches 205. In the upper part of the front of the display / input device 201, input / output component placement spaces 207a to 207g are formed. A camera 206 as an image input component is arranged in the central arrangement space 207a. _C 'This camera 206 is constituted by, for example, a CCD camera. The camera 206 is located on the upper front of the display input device 201. -2 I-

It is located at the center and faces the operator's face holding the display input device 201 with both hands. Therefore, the image of the face of the operator holding the display input device 201 and the image behind the operator can be captured by the camera 206. That is, the camera 206 is an input part of image information.

The placement spaces 207b to 207g formed on the left and right sides of the center placement space 207a include input operation parts such as switches, voice input parts such as microphones, and speed. And other input / output components such as audio output components.

The input / output components to be arranged in the arrangement space 207a are not limited to the camera 206.

FIG. 38 is a front view showing a first use example of the portable display / input device. In the display / input device 201, a lever switch 211 serving as an input operation component is arranged in the arrangement space 204 above the left grip portion 203. The lever switch 211 can be operated in four directions, that is, left, right, up, and down. For example, the lever switch 211 is operated when the force displayed on the display 202 is moved. This lever switch 211 is close to the left hand of the operator holding the left grip 203. Therefore, the operator can move the force switch by operating the lever switch 211 with the left thumb while holding the display input device 201.

Further, the display input device 2 0 1, above the placement scan Bae one scan 2 0 4. The right of the grip portion 2 0 3, _c push switch 2 1 2 is the input operation parts are arranged Pusshusui Tsu The switch 211 opens and closes an internal contact by a pressing operation, and if used, can be used as a power switch of the display input device 201. The push switch 2 12 is close to the right hand of the operator holding the right holding portion 203. Therefore, the operator can turn on and off the power by operating the push switch 2 12 with the thumb of the right hand while holding the display input device 201.

Further, in the display / input device 201, each of the placement spaces 207b to 207g on the upper part of the display 202 includes push switches 213a 'to 207, which are input operation components. 1 3 f is arranged. The push switches 2 13 a to 2 13 f are used to detect the presence or absence of a pressing operation by the operator. it can. Of the push switches 2 1 3 a to 2 13 f, the push switch 2 13 a to 2 13 c located on the left side of the camera 206 holds the left grip section 203 The push switch 2 13 d to 2 13 ί placed close to the operator's left hand and to the right of the camera 206 is close to the operator's right hand holding the right grip 203. Therefore, the operator can operate any of the push switches 2 13 a to 2 13 f with the thumbs of both hands while holding the display input device 201 to set and input the processing content. However, the input / output components to be arranged in the layout space 204 or the layout space 207b to 207g are not limited to the lever switch and the push switch.

FIG. 39 is a front view showing a second use example of the portable display / input device. In the display / input device 201, the lever switches 2 2 1 and 2 2 2 which are input operation parts are disposed in the arrangement spaces 204 above the left and right gripping portions 203, respectively. The reference numeral 22 1 can be operated in the left-right direction, and the lever switch 22 2 can be operated in the up-down direction. For example, the operation is performed when the cursor displayed on the display 202 is moved. The lever switch 2 2 1 is close to the left hand of the operator holding the left grip portion 203, and the lever switch 222 is close to the right hand of the operator holding the right grip portion 203. . Therefore, the operator can move the cursor by operating the lever switches 22 1 and 22 2 with the thumbs of both hands while holding the display input device 201.

FIG. 40 is a front view showing a third example of use of the portable display / input device. In the display / input device 201, among the arrangement spaces 207b to 207g above the display 202, the arrangement spaces 207b, 207c, 207f, 207g are included. In each of them, push switches 223a to 223d, which are input operation parts, are arranged. As described above, the bush switches 222 a to 222 d detect the presence or absence of the pressing operation by the operator. Of the push switches 2 2 3 a to 2 2 3 d, the push switches 2 2 3 a and 2 2 3 b arranged on the left side of the camera 206 are operators holding the left grip section 203. Push switches 22c and 22d arranged on the right side of the camera 206 are close to the right hand of the operator holding the right grip 203. Therefore, the operator can change the display input -2 ί-

With the thumbs of both hands, the user can operate any one of the push switches 22 a to 23 d to set and input the processing contents.

In the display input device 201, of the placement space 207b to 207g on the upper part of the display 202, the placement space 207cl has a microphone as an input component of audio information in the placement space 207cl. A speaker 225, which is an audio information output component, is arranged in an arrangement space 207e. The microphone 222 collects external sound and converts it into audio data. The speaker 225 generates a sound by sounding according to the voice data. The microphone 222 and the speed force 222 oppose substantially the front of the operator's face holding the display input device 201 with both hands. Therefore, the operator can input the audio data through the microphone 224 by emitting a sound while holding the display input device 201, and the display input device 201 can be input. The user can listen to the sound generated by the speed 2 2 5 while holding it.

Note that the microphone 222 and the speed 222 are arranged with the camera 206 arranged in the central arrangement space 207a. As a result, a predetermined gap is formed between the microphone 222 and the speaker 22'5, and the microphone 222 generates sound or vibration generated from the speaker 222. Can be prevented from being collected as noise. In addition, the microphones 222 and the speakers 222 are connected to the placement spaces 207b and 207g located at both ends of the speakers 207a to 207g arranged above the display 202. By arranging the microphones at the respective positions, it is possible to more reliably prevent noise collection at the microphones 224.

Furthermore, by configuring the shapes of the microphones 2 4 and the speakers 2 5 to be the same as those of the push switches 2 2 3 a to 2 3 3 d, of the input / output components, the operation component, the voice input component, and the The audio output component may be modularized so that the input / output component of any configuration may be arranged in the arrangement space 207b to 207g. The display input device 202 according to the sixth embodiment has been described above. In this display input device 202, the transparent switches 205 are arranged on the left and right of the display 202, and the display input device 202 is provided. The input / output components are arranged within the movement range of both thumbs when the device 202 is gripped by both hands. This makes it possible to improve the operability of various switches when holding a portable display / input device from both sides with both hands. „,

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Can also be fully demonstrated. The transparent switch in the sixth embodiment can be variously modified as in the first to fifth embodiments and the modifications of these embodiments. Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. A display (D P) for displaying information on a display input device that displays information and accepts input operations;

C SW 1) a switch operating means which is arranged so as to overlap with a peripheral portion of the display (DP), and a portion overlapping with the display is made of a transparent member;

Display control for displaying information on the display (DP ,; ') and displaying a selection menu for switching in a portion of the display (DP :) where the switch operating means (CSW 1) is provided. Means 1 0 5)

Switching means (104) for switching the display on the display (: DP) in response to the operation of the switch operating means (CSW1);

Display input device comprising (C P 1,.

2. The display / input device according to claim 1,

In response to the operation of the switch operating means CSW1; in a state where the selection menu is displayed, the display input (CP1) _c for enlarging and displaying the selected information on the entire surface of the display (DP).

3. In the display / input device according to claim 1,

The switch operating means (C SW 1)

A transparent switch operation main body (1 1 1) displaced by a pressing operation on the switch operation means,

A transparent touch switch (T P) provided on the display (D P) and performing a switching operation by a displacement of the switch operation body 1 1 1 :);

And a display input device (C P 1).

4. The display / input device according to claim 3,

Said switch operating means (CSW 1) First magnetic means (114a) attached to the switch operation body (111)

Second magnetic means (1 13 a;) disposed outside the peripheral portion of the display (DP) and opposed to the first magnetic means (114 a);

Further having

The first magnetic means: the magnetic interaction between the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means (113a) causes the pressed switch operating body (111) to be pressed before it is pressed; Display input device (CP1,

5. The display / input device according to claim 3,

Transparent holding members (112, 112a) for holding the switch operation body [111] from the center side of the display (DP);

A display input device (C P 1) further comprising:

6. In the display / input device according to claim 1,

The switch operating means (CSW2, CSW3,

Opaque switch means (113b, 113c) provided outside the periphery of the display (DP) and performing a switching operation by displacement of the switch operation body (111); ,

Display input device with (CP 1) _c

7.The display / input device according to claim 1, wherein

The display input device is portable,

A display input device CP2, 201 wherein the switch operating means (CSW1, 205) is arranged only on the peripheral portion of the display (DP, 202).

8. The display / input device according to claim 7, - twenty one -

The switch operating means (C SW1) is disposed on at least one of the left and right peripheral portions of the display (D P), and

A display input device CP 2) having a grip projection (P) on the rear surface corresponding to the position of the switch operating means (C SW1).

9. The display / input device according to claim 7,

Two grips (203) arranged on the left and right sides of the deno spray (202) and a movement of both thumbs when gripping the two grips (203) with both hands I / O parts (213a-213f, 206, 211, 222, 225) for inputting or outputting information

A display input device further comprising (201).

1 0. The display / input device according to claim 9,

The input / output part is a single or selected one of an input operation part (213a-213), a camera ('206), a microphone (224) and a speaker (225). Display input device (2 0 1 :: c

1 1. The display / input device according to claim 10,

A camera (206) is arranged at the upper center of the display (202), and a microphone (224) is arranged on one of the left and right sides of the camera 206). A display input (210) in which speakers (225) are arranged.

1 2. In the display / input device according to claim 1,

Detecting means (PS, PD) for detecting a first stage of operation of the switch operating means (C SW4);

Means (105) for allowing an operator to recognize the switch operation means (CSW4) in the first stage of operation in response to detection by the operation detection means;

More '

The switching means (10 4), the display of the display (DP) is switched by the switch Operation means (display input device (CP3) to be switched in response to the second stage of operation of CSW4).

1 3. In a display and input system that displays information and accepts input operations,

Each is

A display (D P) for displaying information,

A switch operation stage (.C SW 1), which is disposed so as to overlap with the periphery of the display (DP), and a portion overlapping with the display (DP) is formed of a transparent member;

Display control means [1] for displaying information 'on the display (DP) and displaying a selection menu for switching on a portion of the display (DP) where the switch operating means (C SW1) is provided. 0 5)

A plurality of display input devices (C P 2) having

And a main information processing device (S) for communicating with the plurality of display input devices (CP2).