WO2013111653A1 - タッチパネル装置およびこれを備える電子機器 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a touch panel device in which a touch panel is provided on a display unit, and in particular, to a touch panel device having a function of feeding back a tactile sensation to an operator by vibrating the touch panel, and an electronic device including the touch panel device.
- Patent Document 1 a technique called force feedback that feeds back a sense of pressing an operation key to an operator by tactile sensation has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
- the piezoelectric element is provided on the touch panel.
- the touch panel is vibrated by contracting and deforming the piezoelectric element by applying a voltage to the piezoelectric element in response to the operator touching the operation surface of the touch panel. provide feedback.
- Patent Literature 2 There has also been proposed a technique in which a pressing force applied to an operation key is detected by a pressure sensor, a predetermined function is selected and executed, and a function characteristic is adjusted and changed according to the detected pressing force. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).
- the technique of Patent Literature 2 notifies the operator of the selected function or its characteristics by generating vibration every time the pressing force exceeds a preset threshold value.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a touch panel device in which an operator can discriminate between vibration that gives a tactile sensation when an operation key is pressed and vibration that notifies execution of a selected function.
- the touch panel device includes a display unit, a touch panel, a pressing force detection unit, a vibration drive unit, and a control unit.
- the display unit displays a function selection execution key that accepts selection and execution of a plurality of functions.
- the touch panel is arranged on the display surface of the display unit, and accepts an operation on the function selection execution key.
- the pressing force detection unit detects the pressing force on the touch panel when the function selection execution key is operated.
- the vibration driving unit vibrates the touch panel.
- the control unit changes the function selected by the operation of the function selection execution key according to the pressing force detected by the pressing force detection unit, and when an arbitrary function continues to be selected for a preset period, Perform the function that continues to be selected.
- the control unit vibrates the touch panel with the first vibration pattern by controlling the vibration driving unit every time the function is changed, and controls the vibration driving unit when the function is executed.
- the touch panel is vibrated with a second vibration pattern different from the vibration pattern.
- the function is changed according to the pressing force by the operation of the function selection execution key, and when the same function is continuously selected for a preset period, the selected function is executed, Whenever the function is changed, the touch panel is vibrated with the first vibration pattern, and when the function is executed, the vibration driving unit is controlled to vibrate the touch panel with a second vibration pattern different from the first vibration pattern.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic longitudinal sectional view showing an image forming apparatus equipped with a touch panel device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the touchscreen apparatus shown in FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along arrow A-A ′ shown in FIG. 2.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a control system of the image forming apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the example of the 1st vibration pattern of the touch panel shown in FIG. 2, FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the 2nd vibration pattern of the touch panel shown in FIG. 2, FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing force at the time of operation of the function selection execution key shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the other example of the pressing force at the time of operation of the function selection execution key shown in FIG.
- the image forming apparatus 100 on which the touch panel device 10 of this embodiment is mounted is a copying machine.
- the image forming apparatus 100 includes a document reading unit 120, a document feeding unit 130, and a recording unit 140.
- the document reading unit 120 is disposed above the recording unit 140.
- the document feeding unit 130 is disposed on the upper part of the document reading unit 120.
- the image forming apparatus 100 will be described using a copying machine, but a scanner, a multifunction peripheral, and the like are also included in the image forming apparatus 100.
- the touch panel device 10 for setting and operating instructions of the image forming apparatus 100 is provided on the front side (front side in FIG. 1) of the image forming apparatus 100.
- the touch panel device 10 includes a display unit 11 and a touch panel 12.
- the display unit 11 displays various operation keys that accept operation inputs.
- the touch panel 12 is provided on the display surface of the display unit 11.
- the touch panel 12 receives an operation to an operation key displayed on the display unit 11 by detecting an input by pressing an operator's fingertip or stylus and outputting a signal corresponding to a position where the input is detected.
- a liquid crystal display panel can be used as the display unit 11.
- a resistive film type or capacitive type touch panel can be used as the touch panel 12.
- a touch panel having a structure that bends (distorts) a small amount in accordance with the pressing force when pressed is used in this embodiment.
- the display unit 11 is arranged and held in the housing 13.
- the touch panel 12 is held on the display unit 11 via the elastic member 14.
- An upper cover that covers the peripheral area of the display unit 11 and the touch panel 12 is provided in the housing 13.
- the elastic member 15 is provided between the upper cover and the touch panel 12.
- the strain gauge sensor 16 is attached to the surface of the touch panel 12 in a region covered with the upper cover of the housing 13.
- the band-shaped piezoelectric element 17 is attached to the back surface of the touch panel 12.
- the strain gauge sensor 16 functions as a pressing force detection unit that detects the pressing force applied to the touch panel 12.
- the piezoelectric element 17 functions as a vibration unit that vibrates the touch panel 12.
- the touch panel device 10 includes a permanent operation key, a function selection execution key 18, and a function-specific operation key display area 19.
- Permanent operation keys include a numeric keypad, a reset key, a stop key, a start key, and the like.
- the numeric keypad is a key for inputting numerical values such as the number of printed sheets.
- the reset key is a key for inputting an instruction to initialize the setting information.
- the stop key is a key for stopping the copying operation or erasing the input numerical value.
- the start key is a key for inputting an output instruction for starting a printing operation.
- the function selection execution key 18 switches the function mode according to the pressing force applied to the touch panel 12.
- the function-specific operation keys corresponding to the function mode switched by the function selection execution key 18 are displayed in the function-specific operation key display area 19.
- the document reading unit 120 includes a scanner 121, a platen glass 122, and a document reading slit 123.
- the scanner 121 includes an exposure lamp, a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) sensor, and the like, and is movable along the conveyance direction of the document MS by the document feeding unit 130.
- the platen glass 122 is a document table made of a transparent member such as glass.
- the document reading slit 123 has a slit extending along a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the document MS is conveyed by the document feeding unit 130.
- the scanner 121 When reading the document MS placed on the platen glass 122, the scanner 121 is moved to a position facing the platen glass 122. The scanner 121 scans the document MS placed on the platen glass 122 to read the document MS and acquire image data. The scanner 121 outputs the acquired image data to the recording unit 140. On the other hand, when reading the document MS conveyed by the document feeding unit 130, the scanner 121 is moved to a position facing the document reading slit 123. The scanner 121 reads the document MS through the document reading slit 123 in synchronization with the transport operation of the document MS by the document feeding unit 130 and acquires image data. The scanner 121 outputs the acquired image data to the recording unit 140.
- the document feeding unit 130 includes a document placing unit 131, a document discharge unit 132, and a document transport mechanism 133.
- the document transport mechanism 133 sequentially feeds the documents MS placed on the document placement unit 131 one by one.
- the document MS fed by the document transport mechanism 133 is transported to a position facing the document reading slit 123 of the document reading unit 120, and is then discharged to the document discharge unit 132.
- the front side of the document feeder 130 can be lifted upward. By lifting the front side of the document feeder 130 upward, the upper surface of the platen glass 122 can be opened.
- the recording unit 140 includes an image forming unit 150, and includes a paper feeding unit 160, a conveyance path 170, a conveyance roller 181, a discharge roller 182, and a discharge tray 190.
- the paper feed unit 160 includes a plurality of paper feed cassettes 161a to 161d and a paper feed roller 162.
- the recording paper P is stored in the paper feed cassettes 161a to 161d.
- the paper feed roller 162 feeds the recording paper P from the paper feed cassettes 161a to 161d one by one to the transport path 170.
- the paper feed roller 162, the transport roller 181 and the discharge roller 182 function as a transport unit, and the recording paper P is transported by the transport unit.
- the recording paper P fed to the transport path 170 by the paper feed roller 162 is transported to the image forming unit 150 by the transport roller 181.
- the recording paper P on which the image data is recorded by the image forming unit 150 is output to the outside by the discharge roller 182.
- the recording paper P on which the image data is recorded is guided to the discharge roller 182 and output to the discharge tray 190.
- the image forming unit 150 includes a photosensitive drum 151, a charging unit 152, an exposure unit 153, a developing unit 154, a transfer unit 155, a cleaning unit 156, and a fixing unit 157.
- the exposure unit 153 is an optical unit that includes a laser device, a mirror, and the like.
- the exposure unit 153 outputs laser light based on the image data to expose the surface of the photosensitive drum 151.
- the surface of the photosensitive drum 151 is charged by the charging unit 152 prior to exposure. Therefore, the electrostatic latent image is formed on the exposed surface of the photosensitive drum 151.
- the developing unit 154 is a developing unit that develops the electrostatic latent image formed on the surface of the photosensitive drum 151 using toner.
- a toner image based on the electrostatic latent image is formed on the photosensitive drum 151 by the developing unit 154.
- the transfer unit 155 transfers the toner image formed on the photosensitive drum 151 by the developing unit 154 to the recording paper P.
- the fixing unit 157 fixes the toner image on the recording paper P by heating the recording paper P on which the toner image is transferred by the transfer unit 155.
- the touch panel device 10 the document reading unit 120, the document feeding unit 130, the image forming unit 150, and the transport unit (paper feed roller 162, transport roller 181, discharge roller 182) are connected to the control unit 1.
- the operation is controlled by the control unit 1.
- the storage unit 2 and the image processing unit 3 are also connected to the control unit 1.
- the control unit 1 is an information processing unit such as a microcomputer including a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like.
- a control program for controlling the operation of the image forming apparatus 100 is stored in the ROM.
- the control unit 1 reads out a control program stored in the ROM and develops the control program in the RAM, thereby controlling the entire apparatus according to predetermined instruction information input from the touch panel device 10.
- the storage unit 2 includes a semiconductor memory or an HDD (Hard Disk Drive).
- the image data acquired by reading the document in the document reading unit 120 is stored in the storage unit 2.
- the image processing unit 3 performs predetermined image processing on the image data. For example, the image processing unit 3 performs enlargement / reduction processing and image improvement processing such as density adjustment and gradation adjustment.
- the touch panel device 10 includes a pressing force detection unit 20 and a vibration drive unit 21.
- the pressing force detection unit 20 detects the pressing force applied to the touch panel 12 based on the output of the strain gauge sensor 16 (the output average value of the four strain gauge sensors 16), and outputs the detected pressing force to the control unit 1.
- the detection of the pressing force by the pressing force detector 20 is always performed.
- the control unit 1 monitors temporal changes in the pressing force applied to the touch panel 12.
- the vibration drive unit 21 applies a voltage signal to the piezoelectric element 17 based on the control by the control unit 1, and as a result, vibrates the touch panel 12.
- the image forming apparatus 100 is configured to operate in four function modes of “copy”, “transmission / fax”, “document box”, and “status check”. Each function mode is switched by a function selection execution key 18. As shown in FIG. 2, permanent operation keys such as a numeric keypad, a reset key, a stop key, and a start key used in any function mode are assigned to the touch panel device 10. A function-specific operation key display area 19 in which function-specific operation keys corresponding to the function mode are displayed is also assigned to the touch panel device 10. Permanent operation keys require a sense of operation because they are operated more frequently than function-specific operation keys.
- the physical key is used as a permanent operation key.
- the control unit 1 when the permanent operation key is also assigned to the touch panel 12, when the operation of the area to which the permanent operation key is assigned on the touch panel 12 is received, the control unit 1 is driven by vibration.
- the touch panel 12 is vibrated by controlling the unit 21.
- the tactile sensation due to the vibration of the touch panel 12 is fed back to the operator.
- the vibration driving unit 21 applies a voltage signal of one pulse to the piezoelectric element 17. Then, as shown in FIG. 5A, the touch panel 12 vibrates so that the operation surface side is raised once (hereinafter referred to as a first vibration pattern).
- the control unit 1 does not vibrate the touch panel 12 when receiving an operation of the function-specific operation key area displayed in the function-specific operation key display area 19.
- the operational feeling between the permanent operation keys and the function-specific operation keys is made different.
- the touch panel 12 may vibrate with a vibration pattern different from the first vibration pattern by the operation of the permanent operation key.
- the touch panel 12 When accepting the operation of the permanent operation key area, the touch panel 12 is vibrated with the first vibration pattern when the operation is accepted. On the other hand, when the operation of the area of the function selection execution key 18 is accepted, the touch panel 12 is vibrated with the first vibration pattern every time the function mode is changed. Specifically, the touch panel 12 is vibrated with the first vibration pattern every time the pressing force exceeds a preset threshold, that is, every time the function mode selected by the operation of the function selection execution key 18 is changed.
- a preset threshold that is, every time the function mode selected by the operation of the function selection execution key 18 is changed.
- the function modes are assigned according to the pressing force for operating the function selection execution key 18, that is, the pressing force received by the area to which the function selection execution key 18 is assigned on the touch panel 12.
- the range from the threshold P0 to P1 is “copy”
- the range from the threshold P1 to P2 is “transmission / fax”
- the range from the threshold P2 to P3 is “document box”.
- the ranges from the thresholds P3 to P4 are assigned to “status check”, respectively.
- the function mode selection operation will be described with reference to FIG.
- the operation is accepted when the pressing force reaches the threshold value P0.
- the position information of the function selection execution key 18 is notified from the touch panel 12 to the control unit 1.
- the control unit 1 controls the vibration driving unit 21 to vibrate the touch panel 12 with the first vibration pattern.
- the control unit 1 monitors the pressing force detected by the pressing force detection unit 20. Therefore, the control unit 1 controls the vibration driving unit 21 to vibrate the touch panel 12 with the first vibration pattern every time the pressing force exceeds the threshold values P0, P1, P2, and P3.
- the operator can grasp
- the control unit 1 monitors the pressing force detected by the pressing force detection unit 20. Therefore, when the same function mode is continuously selected for a preset period T0, the control unit 1 executes switching to the function mode. For example, as indicated by a solid line in FIG. 7, the operator presses the function selection execution key 18 and maintains the pressing force between the threshold values P2 and P3 (that is, selects “document box”). When the preset period T0 has elapsed, the control unit 1 executes switching to the function mode “document box”. Moreover, the control part 1 controls the vibration drive part 21 at the time of switching of a function mode, and vibrates the touch panel 12 with the 2nd vibration pattern different from a 1st vibration pattern.
- the control unit 1 notifies the operator of the switching of the function mode.
- the second vibration pattern a plurality of vibrations having a short cycle are used. Specifically, a plurality of pulse voltage signals weaker than the first vibration pattern are applied to the piezoelectric element 17 by the vibration driving unit 21. Then, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, the touch panel 12 vibrates so that the operation surface side continuously rises a plurality of times. At this time, one vibration cycle T2 of the second vibration pattern is shorter than the vibration cycle T1 of the first vibration pattern. Thereby, the operator can grasp the tactile sensation different from the tactile sensation of operating the function selection execution key 18 by the vibration caused by the function mode switching.
- the range where the pressing force for pressing the function selection execution key 18 exceeds the threshold value P4 is assigned to “reset”. That is, the range exceeding the range of the pressing force to which the selection of the function mode is assigned is assigned to “reset” that invalidates the switching of the function mode. Accordingly, as indicated by the one-dot chain line in FIG. 7, after the switch to the function mode “document box” is executed, when the function selection execution key 18 is further pressed and the pressing force exceeds the threshold value P4, The control unit 1 invalidates the switching to the function mode “document box” and returns to the initial function mode (for example, “copy”). As a result, even when the operator accidentally switches to an undesired function mode, the function mode switching can be easily invalidated by pressing the function selection execution key 18.
- the function mode is switched by operating the function selection execution key 18.
- the function selection execution key 18 may be used as a key for instructing switching to the sleep mode.
- a range where the pressing force of the function selection execution key 18 is weak may be assigned to a shallow sleep
- a range where the pressing force is strong may be assigned to a deep sleep.
- the display unit 11, the touch panel 12, the pressing force detection unit 20 (strain gauge sensor 16), the vibration drive unit 21 (piezoelectric element 17), and the control unit 1 are provided.
- the display unit 11 displays a function selection execution key 18 that accepts selection and execution of a plurality of functions.
- the touch panel 12 is disposed on the display surface of the display unit 11 and receives an operation on the function selection execution key 18.
- the pressing force detection unit 20 detects the pressing force on the touch panel 12 when the function selection execution key 18 is operated.
- the vibration drive unit 21 vibrates the touch panel 12.
- the display unit 11 changes the function selected by the operation of the function selection execution key 18 according to the pressing force detected by the pressing force detection unit 20, and during a period T0 in which an arbitrary function is set in advance.
- the control unit 1 vibrates the touch panel 12 with the first vibration pattern by controlling the vibration driving unit 21 every time the function is changed, and controls the vibration driving unit 21 when the function is executed.
- the touch panel 12 is vibrated with a second vibration pattern different from the first vibration pattern. Accordingly, since it is possible to notify the operator of the execution of the selected function at the timing when the operator does not need the tactile sensation of pressing the operation key, the vibration that gives the tactile sensation of pressing the operation key is selected. There is an effect that the operator can discriminate the vibration for notifying the execution of the function.
- the vibration driving unit 21 vibrates the touch panel 12 so that the operation surface side of the touch panel 12 is raised once in the first vibration pattern, and the operation surface side of the touch panel 12 is moved in the second vibration pattern.
- the touch panel 12 is vibrated so as to rise several times. Thereby, the tactile sensation of pressing the operation key can be given to the operator through the first vibration pattern, and the operator can be notified of the execution of the selected function through the second vibration pattern. Play.
- control unit 1 invalidates the execution of the plurality of functions when the pressing force detected by the pressing force detection unit 20 exceeds the range in which the plurality of functions are allocated. Thus, even if an undesired function is executed by mistake, the operator can easily invalidate the execution of the function.
- the touch panel device 10 according to the present invention is applied as one component of the image forming apparatus 100 and performs setting and operation instructions of the image forming apparatus 100.
- the application of the touch panel device 10 according to the present invention is not limited to the image forming apparatus 100.
- the present invention can be widely applied to various electronic devices such as mobile phones, smartphones, and tablet terminals.
- the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be appropriately changed within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.
- the number, position, shape, and the like of each component described above are not limited to the embodiment, and a suitable number, position, shape, and the like can be selected in carrying out the present invention.
- the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals.
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本実施形態のタッチパネル装置10が搭載された画像形成装置100は、複写機である。図1を参照すると、画像形成装置100は、原稿読取部120と、原稿給送部130と、記録部140と、を備えている。原稿読取部120は、記録部140の上部に配設されている。原稿給送部130は、原稿読取部120の上部に配設されている。本明細書では、画像形成装置100を複写機により説明するが、スキャナー、複合機等もまた画像形成装置100に含まれる。
画像形成装置100において、タッチパネル装置10、原稿読取部120、原稿給送部130、画像形成部150、及び搬送部(給紙ローラー162、搬送ローラー181、排出ローラー182)は、制御部1に接続されていて、制御部1によって動作を制御される。また、記憶部2及び画像処理部3もまた、制御部1に接続されている。
画像形成装置100は、「コピー」、「送信/ファクス」、「文書ボックス」、「状態確認」の4つの機能モードで動作するように構成されている。各機能モードは、機能選択実行キー18によって切り換えられる。図2に示すように、いずれの機能モードでも使用されるテンキー、リセットキー、ストップキー、スタートキー等の常設操作キーは、タッチパネル装置10に割り当てられている。機能モードに応じた機能別操作キーが表示される機能別操作キー表示領域19もまた、タッチパネル装置10に割り当てられている。常設操作キーは、機能別操作キーに比べて操作回数が多いために、操作感が求められている。そのため、多くの場合において、物理キーは常設操作キーに用いられる。これに対し、本実施形態では、常設操作キーもまた、タッチパネル12に割り当てられている、タッチパネル12において常設操作キーが割り当てられている領域の操作を受け付ける場合には、制御部1は、振動駆動部21を制御して、タッチパネル12を振動させる。タッチパネル12の振動による触感は、操作者にフィードバックされる。常設操作キーの領域の操作による振動の場合には、振動駆動部21は、圧電素子17に1パルスの電圧信号を印加する。すると、図5Aに示すように、タッチパネル12は、操作面側が1回盛り上がるように振動する(以下、第1の振動パターンと称する)。これにより、操作者は、あたかも物理キーを操作したような触感を得ることができる。本実施形態では、機能別操作キー表示領域19に表示される機能別操作キーの領域の操作を受け付ける場合には、制御部1は、タッチパネル12を振動させない。これにより、常設操作キーと機能別操作キーとの操作感に違いを持たせている。これに代えて、機能別操作キーの領域の操作を受け付ける場合には、タッチパネル12は、常設操作キーの操作による第1の振動パターンとは異なる振動パターンで振動してもよい。
また、本発明が上記の実施形態に限定されず、本発明の技術思想の範囲内において適宜変更され得ることは、明らかである。また、上記の各構成要素の個数、位置、形状等は、実施形態に限定されず、本発明を実施する上で好適な個数、位置、形状等を選択することができる。なお、各図において、同一の構成要素には同一の符号を付してある。
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10 タッチパネル装置
11 表示部
12 タッチパネル
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14、15 弾性部材
16 歪みゲージセンサー
17 圧電素子
18 機能選択実行キー
19 機能別操作キー表示領域
20 押圧力検出部
21 振動駆動部
100 画像形成装置
120 原稿読取部
121 スキャナー
122 プラテンガラス
123 原稿読取スリット
130 原稿給送部
131 原稿載置部
132 原稿排出部
133 原稿搬送機構
140 記録部
150 画像形成部
151 感光体ドラム
152 帯電部
153 露光部
154 現像部
155 転写部
156 クリーニング部
157 定着部
160 給紙部
161a~161d 給紙カセット
162 給紙ローラー
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181 搬送ローラー
182 排出ローラー
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- 複数の機能の選択及び実行を受け付ける機能選択実行キーを表示する表示部と、
前記表示部の表示面上に配置され、前記機能選択実行キーに対する操作を受け付けるタッチパネルと、
前記機能選択実行キーが操作される際に、前記タッチパネルに対する押圧力を検出する押圧力検出部と、
前記タッチパネルを振動させる振動駆動部と、
前記押圧力検出部によって検出される前記押圧力に応じて、前記機能選択実行キーの操作によって選択される機能を変更させ、そして、任意の機能が予め設定された期間選択され続ける場合に、前記選択され続ける機能を実行させる制御部と、を備え、
前記制御部は、前記機能を変更させる毎に、前記振動駆動部を制御することにより第1の振動パターンで前記タッチパネルを振動させ、そして、前記機能を実行させる場合に、前記振動駆動部を制御することにより前記第1の振動パターンとは異なる第2の振動パターンで前記タッチパネルを振動させる、ことを特微とするタッチパネル装置。 - 前記振動駆動部、前記第1の振動パターンにおいて、前記タッチパネルの操作面側が1回盛り上がるように前記タッチパネルを振動させ、前記第2の振動パターンにおいて、前記タッチパネルの操作面側が複数回盛り上がるように前記タッチパネルを振動させる、ことを特徴とする請求項1記載のタッチパネル装置。
- 前記制御部は、前記押圧力検出部によって検出される前記押圧力が、前記複数の機能が割り付けられている範囲を上回る場合に、前記複数の機能の実行を無効にする、ことを特徴とする請求項1記載のタッチパネル装置。
- 前記制御部は、前記押圧力検出部によって検出される前記押圧力が、前記複数の機能が割り付けられている範囲を上回る場合に、前記複数の機能の実行を無効にする、ことを特徴とする請求項2記載のタッチパネル装置。
- 複数の機能の選択及び実行を受け付ける機能選択実行キーを表示する表示部と、
前記表示部の表示面上に配置され、前記機能選択実行キーに対する操作を受け付けるタッチパネルと、
前記機能選択実行キーが操作される際に、前記タッチパネルに対する押圧力を検出する押圧力検出部と、
前記タッチパネルを振動させる振動駆動部と、
前記押圧力検出部によって検出される前記押圧力に応じて、前記機能選択実行キーの操作によって選択される機能を変更させ、そして、任意の機能が予め設定された期間選択され続ける場合に、前記選択され続ける機能を実行させる制御部と、を備え、
前記制御部は、前記押圧力検出部によって検出される前記押圧力が、前記複数の機能が割り付けられている範囲を上回る場合に、前記複数の機能の実行を無効にする、ことを特徴とするタッチパネル装置。 - 複数の機能の選択及び実行を受け付ける機能選択実行キーを表示する表示部と、
前記表示部の表示面上に配置され、前記機能選択実行キーに対する操作を受け付けるタッチパネルと、
前記機能選択実行キーが操作される際に、前記タッチパネルに対する押圧力を検出する押圧力検出部と、
前記タッチパネルを振動させる振動駆動部と、
前記押圧力検出部によって検出される前記押圧力に応じて、前記機能選択実行キーの操作によって選択される機能を変更させ、そして、任意の機能が予め設定された期間選択され続ける場合に、前記選択され続ける機能を実行させる制御部と、を備え、
前記制御部は、前記機能を変更させる毎に、前記振動駆動部を制御することにより第1の振動パターンで前記タッチパネルを振動させ、そして、前記機能を実行させる場合に、前記振動駆動部を制御することにより前記第1の振動パターンとは異なる第2の振動パターンで前記タッチパネルを振動させる、ことを特微とするタッチパネル装置を備える電子機器。 - 前記振動駆動部、前記第1の振動パターンにおいて、前記タッチパネルの操作面側が1回盛り上がるように前記タッチパネルを振動させ、前記第2の振動パターンにおいて、前記タッチパネルの操作面側が複数回盛り上がるように前記タッチパネルを振動させる、ことを特徴とする請求項6記載のタッチパネル装置を備える電子機器。
- 前記制御部は、前記押圧力検出部によって検出される前記押圧力が、前記複数の機能が割り付けられている範囲を上回る場合に、前記複数の機能の実行を無効にする、ことを特徴とする請求項6記載のタッチパネル装置を備える電子機器。
- 前記制御部は、前記押圧力検出部によって検出される前記押圧力が、前記複数の機能が割り付けられている範囲を上回る場合に、前記複数の機能の実行を無効にする、ことを特徴とする請求項7記載のタッチパネル装置を備える電子機器。
- 複数の機能の選択及び実行を受け付ける機能選択実行キーを表示する表示部と、
前記表示部の表示面上に配置され、前記機能選択実行キーに対する操作を受け付けるタッチパネルと、
前記機能選択実行キーが操作される際に、前記タッチパネルに対する押圧力を検出する押圧力検出部と、
前記タッチパネルを振動させる振動駆動部と、
前記押圧力検出部によって検出される前記押圧力に応じて、前記機能選択実行キーの操作によって選択される機能を変更させ、そして、任意の機能が予め設定された期間選択され続ける場合に、前記選択され続ける機能を実行させる制御部と、を備え、
前記制御部は、前記押圧力検出部によって検出される前記押圧力が、前記複数の機能が割り付けられている範囲を上回る場合に、前記複数の機能の実行を無効にする、ことを特徴とするタッチパネル装置を備える電子機器。
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