WO2015141058A1 - タッチパネル、入力装置、リモコン装置及びタッチパネルの製造方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a touch panel, an input device, a remote control device, and a touch panel manufacturing method.
- Patent Document 1 discloses a resistive film type touch panel configured by vertically opposing transparent electrode substrates having a transparent conductive film such as ITO (indium tin oxide) and fixing an outer frame portion through a gap. Has been. Then, as described in Patent Document 1, for example, in the case of a 4-wire type, two parallel wirings are provided on the upper and lower substrates, respectively, and the potential distribution in the X direction is obtained on one side and the potential distribution in the Y direction on the other side. They are alternately formed, and the application of the potential distribution and the detection of the potential are alternately performed to detect the pressed position.
- ITO indium tin oxide
- the potential position is alternately formed on the parallel wiring of the upper and lower substrates, and the pressed position is detected. Therefore, the configuration for detecting the pressed position is often complicated.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a touch panel or the like that can detect a pressed area with a simple configuration.
- a touch panel includes a first sheet and a second sheet that are arranged to face each other with a gap therebetween, and a main surface of the first sheet, A first conductive path formed on a first main surface facing the second sheet, and a main surface of the second sheet, the second main surface facing the first sheet A second conductive path formed apart from the first conductive path when viewed from the normal direction of the first sheet and electrically connected to the second conductive path A pressure detection conductive path that is formed on the main surface and intersects the first conductive path when viewed from the normal direction.
- the first sheet is provided with the first conductive path
- the second sheet only needs to be provided with the second conductive path and the pressure detection conductive path.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the touch panel according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 3 is a front view of the touch panel according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the internal structure of the remote control device according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating functions of a microcomputer included in the remote control device according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of control content data according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. FIG. 3 shows an example of a control process executed by the remote control device according to Embodiment 1.
- FIG. FIG. 4 is a view showing a BB cross section in the AA portion of FIG.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in the AA portion of FIG. 3 and shows a state in which a pressure-sensitive region is pressed.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an electric circuit formed by the first conductive path, the second conductive path, and the pressure detection conductive path when the pressure-sensitive region is pressed as illustrated in FIG. 9. It is a figure which shows an example of the image changed when the pressure sensitive area
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an electric circuit formed by the first conductive path, the second conductive path, and the pressure detection conductive path when the pressure-sensitive region is pressed as illustrated in FIG. 9. It is a figure which shows an example of the image changed when the pressure sensitive area
- FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the process in which the 2nd conductive path is provided in the 2nd sheet
- FIG. It is a front view of the touch panel which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a front view of the touch panel which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a front view of the touch panel which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is a front view of the lower part of the touchscreen which concerns on Embodiment 5 of this invention. It is a front view of the touch panel which concerns on Embodiment 6 of this invention. It is a front view of the touch panel which concerns on Embodiment 7 of this invention.
- FIG. 10 is a front view of a touch panel according to Embodiment 8.
- FIG. 22 is a view showing a DD cross section in a CC portion of FIG. 21 and showing a state where a pressure sensitive region is not pressed.
- FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 21 and showing a state where the pressure-sensitive region is pressed. It is a figure which shows the other example of the electric circuit formed by the pressure-sensitive area
- FIG. 8 It is a figure which shows an example of the process by which a 1st electrically conductive path, a spacer, and a press detection auxiliary
- FIG. It is a figure which shows the 1st modification of a press detection auxiliary
- the remote control device 100 is a device that controls the air conditioner 102 by communicating with the air conditioner 102 via the line 101 as shown in FIG.
- the line 101 may be wireless, wired, or a combination thereof, and any communication standard may be adopted.
- the remote control device 100 includes a cover 103 in which various components are housed, a display unit 104 that presents an image forward, and an operation by a user's pressing on the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i.
- a touch panel 106 to be received a power button 107 for switching on / off of the air conditioner 102, a power source 108 for supplying power for operating the remote control device 100, and a microcomputer 109 for controlling the operation of the remote control device 100.
- the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i are typically pressed by a user's finger, but may be pressed using a pen-like instrument or the like.
- the cover 103 has a substantially rectangular opening 110 in the front portion. Through the opening 110, the image on the display unit 104 is presented forward, and a user operation on the touch panel 106 is accepted.
- the display unit 104 includes a screen for displaying an image and a frame around the screen. As shown in FIG. 1, the screen of the display unit 104 is typically rectangular and is arranged in association with the opening 110 of the cover 103.
- the display unit 104 is, for example, a full dot color liquid crystal display panel, and includes a liquid crystal panel, a driving circuit for driving the liquid crystal, a color filter, a light source, and the like. Note that an arbitrary display panel may be adopted as the display unit 104, and for example, a monochrome liquid crystal display panel, a segment type liquid crystal display panel, or the like may be used.
- the touch panel 106 is a sheet-like member provided in front of the screen of the display unit 104.
- the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i as shown in FIG. 1, an image displayed by the display unit 104 is shown, and shows processing executed when each of the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i is pressed. . Thereby, the user can operate intuitively.
- the touch panel 106 includes a first sheet 111 and a second sheet 112 that are disposed to face each other with a gap therebetween, and the first sheet 111.
- the second conductive path 114 formed in the second sheet 112 For detecting a plurality of presses for detecting which of the first conductive path 113 to be formed, the second conductive path 114 formed in the second sheet 112, and the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i is pressed.
- Conductive paths 115a to 115i and a plurality of spacers 116a to 116i and 117a to 117i that are provided between the first sheet 111 and the second sheet 112 and maintain these gaps.
- the normal direction of the first sheet 111 faces the front-rear direction and the normal line of the second sheet 112 Match the direction. That is, “when viewed from the front” in the description of the present embodiment corresponds to “when viewed from the normal direction of the first sheet 111”.
- Each of the first sheet 111 and the second sheet 112 is a transparent thin or extremely thin sheet-like member made of a resin such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate).
- both the first sheet 111 and the second sheet 112 have a rectangular shape with the same size as viewed from the front.
- Each of the first sheet 111 and the second sheet 112 is an image transmission area 118, 119 that is predetermined as an area in which the screen of the display unit 104 is associated with the screen, and outside the image transmission area 118, 119. And peripheral areas 120 and 121.
- the image transmissive region 118 and the image transmissive region 119 have a rectangular shape with the same size when viewed from the front.
- the first sheet 111 has two main surfaces (a first main surface 122a and a third main surface 122b) that are front and back.
- seat 112 also has two main surfaces (2nd main surface 123a, 4th main surface 123b) which make front and back.
- the first main surface 122a and the second main surface 123a are arranged to face each other so that the image transmission regions 118 and 119 of the first sheet 111 and the second sheet 112 overlap each other in the front-rear direction.
- the screen of display unit 104 is arranged behind third main surface 122b. As a result, the image displayed on the display unit 104 is transmitted through the image transmission regions 118 and 119 in order and presented forward.
- pressure-sensitive areas 105a to 105i are arranged in advance inside the image transmission area 119 along the outer edge of the image transmission area 119. Determined.
- the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i are arranged in a line along the lower side and the right side of the image transmission area 119, as shown in FIG.
- the first conductive path 113 is a conductive portion continuously extending in a linear shape or a strip shape formed on the first main surface 122a.
- the first conductive path 113 according to the present embodiment is provided on the outer edge of the image transmission region 118 of the first sheet 111. More specifically, the first conductive path 113 is provided on the lower side and the right side, which are part of the outer edge of the image transmission region 118.
- the second conductive path 114 is a conductive portion that continuously extends in a linear shape or a strip shape formed in the second main surface 123a. As shown in FIG. 2, the second conductive path 114 according to the present embodiment is provided in the peripheral region 121 of the second main surface 123a.
- the second conductive path 114 has a peripheral area 121 below the lower side of the image transmission area 119 and a right side of the right side of the image transmission area 119.
- the peripheral area 121 is provided in parallel with the outer edge of the image transmission area 119. Therefore, the second conductive path 114 is farther from the image transmission regions 118 and 119 than the first conductive path 113 when viewed from the front.
- the first conductive path 113 and the second conductive path 114 are parallel when viewed from the front.
- first conductive path 113 and the second conductive path 114 are parallel means that the first conductive path 113 and the second conductive path 114 are parallel to each other in the direction perpendicular to the direction along the outer edge of the image transmission regions 118 and 119 when viewed from the front. This means that the distance between the path 113 and the second conductive path 114 is substantially constant.
- the plurality of pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i are linear or strip-shaped conductive portions formed on the second main surface 123a in order to detect which of the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i is pressed. is there.
- the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i are provided in association with the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i, respectively.
- the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i are provided in parallel at substantially equal intervals in the direction along the lower and right sides of the outer edges of the image transmission regions 118 and 119, respectively.
- One end of each of the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i is electrically connected to a different position of the second conductive path 114, and intersects the first conductive path 113 when viewed from the front.
- the first conductive path 113, the second conductive path 114, and the plurality of press detection conductive paths 115a to 115i described so far are formed using, for example, conductive ink containing silver or the like.
- conductive ink containing silver or the like.
- the plurality of spacers 116 a to 116 i and 117 a to 117 i are provided between the first sheet 111 and the second sheet 112.
- Each of the spacers 116a to 116i and 117a to 117i is a transparent and extremely small spherical particle made of resin or the like.
- the spacers 116a to 116i are located between the first conductive path 113 and the second conductive path 114, as viewed from the front, and overlap with the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i, respectively. Provided. By the spacers 116a to 116i, the gap between the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i and the first conductive path 113 can be maintained. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i and the first conductive path 113 from making electrical contact in a state where the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i are not pressed.
- the spacers 117a to 117i are located inside the image transmission regions 118 and 119, as seen from the front, and one spacer is provided in each region in the direction in which each of the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i extends.
- the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i are defined between the first conductive path 113 and each region where the spacers 117a to 117i are provided when viewed from the front.
- the gap between the second sheet 112 and the first sheet 111 facing each other in the front-rear direction can be maintained in the pressure-sensitive areas 105a to 105i. it can.
- the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i are reliably bent together with the second sheet 112. Thus, it is possible to make electrical contact with the first conductive path 113.
- the gap between the first sheet 111 and the second sheet 112 when the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i are not pressed is maintained.
- the length in the front-rear direction of the gap is the pressure detection conductive path corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i when the second sheet 112 is bent by pressing the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i.
- 115a to 115i and the first conductive path 113 are set to contact each other.
- the power button 107 is a button provided below the opening 110 in the front portion of the cover 103 as shown in FIG. Each time the user presses the power button 107, the air conditioner 102 is switched on and off under the control of the microcomputer 109.
- “ON” of the air conditioner 102 means a state (operating state) in which the air conditioner 102 is operating to harmonize the air in the target space.
- “Off” of the air conditioner 102 refers to a state (standby state) waiting for an instruction for the air conditioner 102 to start operation (that is, an instruction output from the microcomputer 109 when the power button 107 is pressed). .
- the microcomputer 109 is provided behind the display unit 104 as shown in FIG. 4, for example, and is accommodated in the cover 103. As shown in the figure, one end (the left end in the present embodiment) of the second conductive path 114 is connected to the A / D (Analog / Digital) input port 124 of the microcomputer 109 by a wiring L1.
- the wiring L1 branches between the second conductive path 114 and the A / D input port 124, and is grounded (connected to the reference voltage) via the resistor 125.
- the microcomputer 109 is a device that controls the display unit 104, the air conditioner 102, and the like according to an input signal, and physically stores, for example, an arithmetic device that executes various arithmetic processes, instructions, information, and the like. And a storage device for storing data.
- the input signal includes a signal from the power button 107 when pressed by the user, a signal from the touch panel 106 when pressed by the user, and a signal including environmental information output from various sensors (not shown).
- the environmental information includes, for example, the temperature measured by the temperature sensor, the humidity measured by the humidity sensor, and the presence or absence of a person detected by the human sensor.
- the microcomputer 109 is functionally pressed in accordance with a control content storage unit 127 that stores control content data 126 stored in advance and an input signal from the touch panel 106.
- An input signal control unit 128 that determines the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i, a device control unit 129 that controls the air conditioner 102 according to the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i, and a display control that displays an image on the display unit 104.
- These functions are realized, for example, when the microcomputer 109 executes a program incorporated in advance.
- the control content data 126 defines the control content according to the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i.
- This control content includes control for one or both of the air conditioner 102 and the remote control device 100.
- Control of the remote control device 100 includes, for example, changing an image displayed on the display unit 104.
- the control content data 126 includes each control content corresponding to the combination of the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i and the screen ID as shown in FIG.
- the screen ID is information for identifying an image displayed on the screen of the display unit 104. For example, when the “pressure sensitive area b” is pressed while an image whose “screen ID” is “screen 1” is displayed, the microcomputer 109 causes one or both of the air conditioner 102 and the remote control device 100 to be Control is performed according to “control content B1”.
- the input signal control unit 128 determines the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i based on the resistance value of the electric circuit formed when any of the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i is pressed.
- the first conductive path 113 and the pressure detecting conductive paths 115a to 115i corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i are electrically connected.
- an electric circuit is formed by the first conductive path 113, the second conductive path 114, and the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i.
- the input signal control unit 128 obtains the resistance value of the electric circuit formed by pressing based on the voltage value of the input signal input to the A / D input port 124. Then, the input signal control unit 128 determines the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i based on the resistance value of the electric circuit.
- the device control unit 129 controls one or more of the air conditioner 102, the remote control device 100, and the like based on the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i determined by the input signal control unit 128 and the control content data 126.
- the display control unit 130 displays an image on the display unit 104 under the instruction of the device control unit 129.
- the number of microcomputers 109 mounted on the remote control device 100 is not limited to one, and for example, an arithmetic device for controlling the display unit 104 may be further mounted.
- the remote control device 100 may be mounted with a storage device such as a relatively large capacity flash memory in addition to or instead of the storage device of the microcomputer 109.
- the power source 108 is typically a device that converts a commercial power source, but may be a battery or the like.
- the power source 108 may be provided in the remote controller 100 as appropriate.
- the power source 108 is provided behind the display unit 104 inside the cover 103 as shown in FIG. 4 which is a rear perspective view.
- the power supply 108 supplies DC power to the touch panel 106 for its operation.
- the power supply 108 is connected to one end (the left end in the present embodiment) of the first conductive path 113 by the wiring L2.
- a voltage having a predetermined magnitude (for example, 5.0 [V]) is applied to the first conductive path 113 via the wiring L2.
- the power supply 108 supplies DC power to the microcomputer 109 for its operation.
- power is supplied from the power supply 108 to the microcomputer 109 through the wiring L3 branched from the wiring L2.
- the microcomputer 109 is supplied with electric power having the same magnitude as that of the first conductive path 113 (for example, DC electric power having a voltage of 5.0 [V]).
- both the touch panel 106 and the microcomputer 109 operate with the power supplied from the power supply 108, it is not necessary to provide separate power supplies 108 for the touch panel 106 and the microcomputer 109. Thereby, it can suppress that the size of the input device 131 and also the remote control device 100 becomes large.
- a voltage is applied to the first conductive path 113, and the second conductive path 114 is connected to the A / D input port 124 and grounded via the resistor 125.
- the first conductive path 113 may be connected to the A / D input port 124 and grounded via the resistor 125, and a voltage having a predetermined magnitude may be applied to the second conductive path 114.
- remote control device 100 So far, the configuration of remote control device 100 according to the present embodiment has been described. From here, the operation of remote control device 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.
- the remote control device 100 executes the control process shown in FIG. Here, it is assumed that the image shown in FIG. 1 is displayed first.
- the image displayed on the remote control device 100 shown in FIG. 1 indicates that the air conditioner 102 is in “cooling” operation with “set temperature: 28.0 ° C.”, “air volume: automatic”, and the like.
- each of the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105d is associated with a function for switching the operation mode to the “cooling” mode, the “dehumidification” mode, the “heating” mode, and the “automatic” operation mode.
- the pressure-sensitive area 105e indicates that a function for switching an image to a predetermined “main” image is associated with the pressure-sensitive area 105e.
- the air volume is switched to the pressure sensitive area 105f in order (for example, “automatic” ⁇ “strong” ⁇ “weak” ⁇ “light wind”), and the air volume is switched to the pressure sensitive area 105g in the reverse order. Indicates that it is associated.
- Each of the pressure sensitive areas 105h to 105i indicates that the set temperature is associated with a decrease and an increase in a predetermined increment (for example, in increments of 0.5 ° C.).
- the input signal control unit 128 determines whether or not a current flows through the second conductive path 114 based on the input signal to the A / D input port 124 (step S101).
- the pressure detection conductive path 115b and the first conductive path 113 corresponding to the pressure-sensitive region 105b are separated from each other.
- the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i and the first conductive path 113 are insulated (that is, the resistance between them becomes infinite), and the current flowing through the second conductive path 114 becomes almost zero. .
- the input signal is not substantially input to the A / D input port 124. That is, in this case, even if an input signal is input to the A / D input port 124, the voltage is weak noise that is equal to or less than a threshold value.
- the input signal control unit 128 compares the voltage of the input signal to the A / D input port 124 with a threshold value. For example, when the voltage is equal to or lower than the threshold value, it is determined that no current flows in the second conductive path 114. To do.
- the second sheet 112 is bent, so that the pressure detection conductive path 115 b associated with the pressure-sensitive region 105 b and the first The conductive path 113 is electrically connected.
- the first conductive path 113, the pressure detection conductive path 115b, and the second conductive path 114 constitute an electric circuit, and a current flows through the electric circuit as indicated by an arrow 132 in FIG. Therefore, a current flows through an electric circuit formed by pressing the pressure sensitive area 105 b and an input signal is input to the A / D input port 124.
- the pressure detection conductive paths 115a, 115c to 115i corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a, 105c to 105i are One conductive path 113 is electrically connected.
- the electric circuit is constituted by the first conductive path 113, one of the pressure detection conductive paths 115a and 115c to 115i corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive regions 105a and 105c to 105i, and the second conductive path 114. Composed. Therefore, a current flows through an electric circuit formed by pressing any one of the pressure sensitive regions 105a and 105c to 105i, and an input signal is input to the A / D input port 124.
- the input signal control unit 128 compares the voltage of the input signal to the A / D input port 124 with a threshold value. .
- step S101 determines that no current is flowing (step S101; No), it continues step S101.
- the input signal control unit 128 determines resistance based on the voltage value of the input signal to the A / D input port 124 and the magnitude of the voltage applied in advance. A value is calculated (step S102).
- a voltage having a predetermined magnitude is applied to the first conductive path 113 through the wiring L2.
- the voltage applied to the first conductive path 113 is divided between the resistance (wiring resistance) of the electric circuit formed by pressing and the resistance 125. Further, the resistance value of the resistor 125 may be appropriately determined in design. Therefore, the input signal controller 128 presses the pressure-sensitive regions 105a to 105i that are pressed based on the voltage value of the input signal to the A / D input port 124 and the voltage value applied to the first conductive path 113. It is possible to calculate the resistance value of the electric circuit according to the above.
- the input signal control unit 128 obtains the resistance value of the electric circuit formed by pressing the pressure-sensitive region 105b in step S102.
- the input signal control unit 128 determines which of the pressed pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i is based on the resistance value calculated in step S102 (step S103).
- both the first conductive path 113 and the second conductive path 114 extend along the outer edges of the image transmission regions 118 and 119.
- a voltage is applied to one end of the first conductive path 113, and a current flowing out from one end of the second conductive path 114 located in the vicinity of one end of the first conductive path 113 is input as an A / D signal. Input to the input port 124.
- the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i are pressed, the corresponding pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i and the first conductive paths 113 are electrically connected. Therefore, the length of the electric circuit formed by pressing any of the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i varies depending on which of the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i is pressed.
- This electric circuit is composed of pressing detection conductive paths 115a to 115i corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i, a first conductive path 113, and a second conductive path 114.
- the resistance value calculated in step S102 differs depending on which of the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i is pressed.
- the input signal control unit 128 may hold data in which each of the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i is associated with a resistance value in advance. Based on this data and the resistance value calculated in step S102, the input signal control unit 128 can determine the pressure-sensitive regions 105a to 105i that have been pressed. In this data, the resistance value associated with each of the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i is preferably set with a width such as X1 [ ⁇ ] to X2 [ ⁇ ] in order to allow a certain amount of error.
- the device control unit 129 acquires data indicating the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i determined in step S103.
- the device control unit 129 identifies the screen ID of the image displayed on the display unit 104.
- the device control unit 129 itself may hold the screen ID of the displayed image.
- the device control unit 129 determines the control content based on the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i indicated by the acquired data, the specified screen ID, and the control content data 126 (step S104).
- the device control unit 129 refers to the control content data shown in FIG.
- the control content “control content B1” is determined.
- the device control unit 129 controls one or more of the air conditioner 102, the remote control device 100, and the like according to the control content determined in step S104 (step S105).
- the device control unit 129 switches the operation mode of the air conditioner 102 from the cooling mode to the dehumidifying mode. Further, the device control unit 129 outputs an instruction to the display control unit 130 so as to switch the image to be displayed on the display unit 104 to the one shown in FIG. As a result, the display control unit 130 generates image data for displaying the image shown in FIG. 11 and causes the display unit 104 to display the image data. In the image shown in FIG. 11, “cooling” in FIG. 1 is changed to “dehumidification”.
- remote control device 100 of the present embodiment it is possible to determine which one of pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i of touch panel 106 has been pressed. Then, the air conditioner 102, the remote control device 100, etc. can be controlled and operated according to the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i.
- remote control device 100 So far, the operation of remote control device 100 according to the present embodiment has been described. From here, the manufacturing method of the remote control device 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.
- the first sheet 111 is prepared.
- the first conductive path 113 is provided on the first main surface 122 a of the first sheet 111 along the outer edge of the image transmission region 118.
- the first conductive path 113 is provided by printing conductive ink.
- the first conductive path 113 is provided along the lower side and the right side of the image transmission region 118.
- spacers 116a to 116i and 117a to 117i are provided on the first main surface 122a of the first sheet 111.
- the spacers 116a to 116i are disposed on the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i, respectively. Further, the spacers 116a to 116i are provided between the first conductive path 113 and the position where the second conductive path 114 is to be disposed when viewed from the front.
- One spacer 117a to 117i is provided in each area in the image transmission area 118 of the first sheet 111.
- the regions where the spacers 117a to 117i are provided are positioned in the direction in which each of the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i extends when viewed from the front when the second sheet 112 is superimposed on the first sheet 111. It is an area.
- the second sheet 112 is prepared.
- the second conductive path 114 is provided on the second main surface 123 a of the second sheet 112 along the outer edge of the image transmission region 119.
- the second conductive path 114 is provided by printing conductive ink.
- the second conductive path 114 is provided at a position separated from the first conductive path 113 when the first sheet 111 and the second sheet 112 are opposed to each other when viewed from the front.
- the second conductive path 114 is provided below and to the right of the image transmission region 119 in the peripheral region 121 of the second sheet 112.
- each of the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i is provided on the second main surface 123a of the second sheet 112.
- Each of the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i is provided by printing conductive ink.
- Each of the pressure detection conductive paths 115 a to 115 i is provided in electrical connection with the second conductive path 114.
- Each of the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i is provided so as to intersect the first conductive path 113 when the first sheet 111 and the second sheet 112 are opposed to each other when viewed from the front.
- the first sheet 111 provided with the first conductive path 113 and the second sheet 112 provided with the second conductive path 114 and the plurality of pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i are the first main path.
- the surface 122a and the second main surface 123a are fixed to face each other.
- the first sheet 111 and the second sheet 112 are arranged such that the image transmission region 118 and the image transmission region 119 overlap in the front-rear direction.
- an adhesive 133 applied to the outer edge portion of the first main surface 122a or the second main surface 123a is applied (for example, see FIG. 8).
- a double-sided tape or the like may be applied to the fixing. Thereby, touch panel 106 according to the present embodiment is manufactured.
- the screen of the display unit 104 is fixed so as to face the rear surface (third main surface 122b) of the touch panel 106.
- Each of the microcomputer 109 and the power source 108 is fixed to the rear surface of the display unit 104.
- screws, adhesives, double-sided tapes and the like may be applied as appropriate.
- One end of the second conductive path 114 and the A / D input port 124 of the microcomputer 109 are electrically connected by a wiring L1 having a branch line in which a resistor 125 is interposed.
- One end of the first conductive path 113 and the power source 108 are connected by the wiring L2.
- the touch panel 106, the display unit 104, the microcomputer 109, the power source 108 and the like assembled so far are accommodated in the cover 103.
- remote control device 100 is manufactured.
- the end of the branch line of the wiring L1 is grounded.
- the first sheet 111 may be provided with the first conductive path 113 in order to detect that the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i are pressed.
- the second conductive path 114 and at least one pressing detection conductive path 115a to 115i may be provided. That is, it is not necessary to provide a transparent conductive film on either the first sheet 111 or the second sheet 112 in order to detect that the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i are pressed. Therefore, the configuration of the touch panel 106 itself can be simplified. Therefore, the pressed area can be detected with a simple configuration.
- the pressed pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i are pressed.
- the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i corresponding to the first conductive path 113 are in electrical contact with each other. Thereby, an electric circuit is formed.
- the length of the electric circuit formed by pressing differs for each pressure-sensitive region 105a to 105i to be pressed. Therefore, only by applying a voltage to either the first conductive path 113 or the second conductive path 114, the pressed pressure-sensitive regions 105a to 105i are formed based on the resistance value of the electric circuit formed by pressing. It can be determined. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the configuration for detecting which pressure sensitive area 105a to 105i is pressed among the plurality of pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i.
- a predetermined voltage may be applied to the first conductive path 113, and there is no need to switch the conductive paths 113 and 114 to which the voltage is applied.
- the configuration for detecting the pressed pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i can be simplified. Accordingly, the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i can be detected with a simple configuration.
- the voltage of the input signal input to the A / D input port 124 of the microcomputer 109 is substantially equal to the voltage at one end of the second conductive path 114. Therefore, by measuring the voltage of the input signal input to the A / D input port 124, it is possible to determine which of the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i has been pressed. In this manner, the pressed pressure-sensitive regions 105a to 105i can be detected without additionally providing a sensor for measuring the voltage at one end of the second conductive path 114. As a result, the configuration for detecting the pressed pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i can be simplified. Accordingly, the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i can be detected with a simple configuration.
- the first conductive path 113 and the second conductive path 114 are provided in parallel with the outer edges of the image transmission regions 118 and 119, respectively. Therefore, the touch panel 106 can be manufactured by arranging the pressing detection conductive path 115 having a certain length. Therefore, the touch panel 106 can be easily manufactured.
- Embodiment 1 of this invention was demonstrated, this Embodiment is not limited to this.
- the target (control target device) controlled by the remote control device 100 is not limited to the air conditioner 102 but may be an electrical device such as a lighting device.
- the input device 131 is not limited to the remote control device 100, and may be employed in various devices and devices such as electric devices and terminal devices.
- the first sheet 111 and the second sheet 112 have been described as being entirely transparent.
- the peripheral areas 120 and 121 may not be transparent as long as at least the image transmission areas 118 and 119 are transparent.
- the image transmission regions 118 and 119 may be any size and shape that can transmit at least a predetermined range of the screen of the display unit 104.
- the touch panel 106 may be disposed on the remote control device 100 with the front and back reversed from the present embodiment.
- the screen of the display unit 104 is arranged behind the fourth main surface 123b
- the third main surface 122b is the front surface of the remote control device 100.
- first conductive path 113 the second conductive path 114, and the plurality of pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i are not formed using conductive ink as a material, but silver, copper, or the like It may be a thin wiring.
- the first conductive path 113 may be provided at an arbitrary position on the first main surface 122a.
- the second conductive path 114 may be provided on the second main surface 123a so as to be separated from the first conductive path 113 when viewed from the front.
- the plurality of pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i are formed on the second main surface 123a so as to be electrically connected to the second conductive path 114 so as to intersect the first conductive path 113 when viewed from the front. It only has to be.
- the first conductive path 113 is a line having a width of about 0.1 mm, it can be recognized by human eyes. Therefore, if the first conductive path 113 having such a width is in front of the screen, the visibility of the screen may be lowered.
- the first conductive path 113 is arranged at the outer edge of the image transmission region 118 of the first sheet 111 as in the present embodiment, or the first conductive path 113 of the first sheet 111 is arranged in the peripheral region 120. Then, the first conductive path 113 is not positioned in front of the screen. Thereby, it becomes possible to suppress a decrease in the visibility of the screen.
- the second conductive path 114 and the plurality of press detection conductive paths 115a to 115i are arranged on the outer edge or the peripheral area 121 of the image transmission region 119 of the second sheet 112, so that the first conductive path 113 and Similarly, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the visibility of the screen.
- FIG. 14 which is a front view, the range in which first conductive path 213, second conductive path 214, and press detection conductive paths 215a to 215p are provided is implemented. Different from the touch panel 106 according to the first embodiment.
- both the first conductive path 213 and the second conductive path 214 surround the image transmission regions 118 and 119, that is, substantially at the outer edges of the image transmission regions 118 and 119. It is provided along the whole.
- the pressure detection conductive paths 215a to 215p are provided at substantially equal intervals in the direction along each of the four outer edges of the image transmission regions 118 and 119.
- spacers 216a to 216p and 217a to 217p are provided in association with the pressure detection conductive paths 215a to 215p, as shown in FIG.
- touch panel 206 and touch panel 106 according to Embodiment 1 are the same.
- the first conductive path 213 and the second conductive path 214 are provided so as to surround the image transmission regions 118 and 119. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14, the pressure-sensitive areas 205a to 215p can be provided along the outer edges of the image transmission areas 118 and 119. Accordingly, it is possible to provide more pressure sensitive areas 205a to 205p than the touch panel 106 of the first embodiment.
- Embodiment 3 FIG.
- the first conductive path 113 and the second conductive path 114 are in a straight line along the lower and right sides of the outer edges of the image transmission regions 118 and 119, that is, with the outer edges of the image transmission regions 118 and 119.
- the example provided in parallel was demonstrated. In this embodiment mode, an example in which the first conductive path and the second conductive path are provided to be bent will be described.
- touch panel 306 according to the present embodiment is provided with each of first conductive path 313 and second conductive path 314 as shown in FIG. 15 which is a front view.
- touch panel 306 and touch panel 106 according to Embodiment 1 are the same.
- Each of the first conductive path 313 and the second conductive path 314 is similar to the first conductive path 113 and the second conductive path 114 according to the first embodiment when viewed from the front, and the image transmission region 118, 119 is provided along the lower and right sides of the outer edge of 119.
- the first conductive path 313 and the second conductive path 314 according to the present embodiment are images viewed from the front. It is bent along the outer edge of the transmission regions 118 and 119.
- “bending” means being bent, that is, being bent sharply so as to form a corner.
- the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i When the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i are pressed, the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i, The first conductive path 313 is in electrical contact. Thus, an electric circuit is formed by the first conductive path 313, the second conductive path 314, and the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i.
- the first conductive path 313 is bent, each of the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i is connected to a different position of the second conductive path 314, and the second conductive path 314 is bent. ing. Therefore, the difference in the length of the path of the electric circuit formed for each pressed pressure sensitive region 105a to 105i is larger than that in the first embodiment. As a result, the difference in the resistance value of the formed electric circuit increases for each pressure-sensitive region 105a to 105i to be pressed. Therefore, it becomes possible to determine which of the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i is pressed more accurately than in the first embodiment.
- Embodiment 4 FIG.
- the first conductive path 313 and the second conductive path 314 are both bent along the outer edges of the image transmission regions 118 and 119 when viewed from the front. did.
- the first conductive path 413 and the second conductive path 414 are both image transmission regions 118 and 119 when viewed from the front. Curved along the outer edge of In other configurations, touch panel 406 and touch panel 306 according to Embodiment 3 are the same.
- curved means that it is bent like a bow, that is, gently bent so as not to make a corner.
- the difference in the length of the electric circuit formed for each pressed pressure-sensitive region 105a to 105i is larger than that in the first embodiment.
- the difference in the resistance value of the formed electric circuit increases for each pressure-sensitive region 105a to 105i to be pressed. Therefore, it becomes possible to determine which of the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i is pressed more accurately than in the first embodiment.
- the first conductive paths 313 and 413 only need to be bent or curved between at least one pair of adjacent pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i when viewed from the front. According to this, when the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i corresponding to the adjacent pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i are pressed, the length of the electric circuit formed thereby, that is, the difference in resistance value is It becomes larger than the case of form 1. Which of the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i corresponding to the adjacent pressing detection conductive paths 115a to 115i is pressed can be determined more accurately than in the first embodiment.
- the second conductive paths 314 and 414 are adjacent to each other when viewed from the front, and between at least one pair of the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i connected to different positions of the second conductive paths 314 and 414. It only has to be bent or curved. According to this, when the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i corresponding to the adjacent pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i are pressed, the length of the electric circuit formed thereby, that is, the difference in resistance value is It becomes larger than the case of form 1. Which of the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i corresponding to the adjacent pressing detection conductive paths 115a to 115i is pressed can be determined more accurately than in the first embodiment.
- each of the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i is bent or curved when viewed from the front, as in the third and fourth embodiments, it is accurately determined which of the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i is pressed. It becomes possible to decide on.
- Embodiment 5 FIG. As shown in FIG. 17 which is a front view showing the lower part of touch panel 506 according to the present embodiment, first conductive path 513, second conductive path 514, and a plurality of press detection conductive paths 515a to 515a. 515e.
- the first conductive path 513 includes a convex portion 534 protruding toward the center along the outer edge of the image transmission regions 118 and 119 and a concave portion recessed toward the center (separated from the center) when viewed from the front. 535.
- the plurality of press detection conductive paths 515a to 515e are electrically connected to a portion along the lower side of the image transmission region 119, instead of the press detection conductive paths 115a to 115d of the embodiment. .
- Each of the plurality of pressure detection conductive paths 515a to 515e is provided so as to alternately overlap the convex portion 534 and the concave portion 535 when viewed from the front.
- the pressure detection conductive paths 515 a, 515 c, and 515 e that overlap the convex part 534 are shorter than the pressure detection conductive paths 515 b and 515 d that overlap the concave part 535.
- spacers 516a to 516e and 517a to 517e are provided in association with the pressure detection conductive paths 515a to 515e as shown in FIG.
- touch panel 506 and touch panel 306 according to Embodiment 3 are the same.
- two rows of pressure-sensitive regions 505a to 505e can be set along the outer edges (the lower sides in the present embodiment) of the image transmission regions 118 and 119. it can.
- the pressed area can be detected with a simple configuration, and a large number of pressure-sensitive areas 505a to 505e can be provided even on a screen of the same size.
- Embodiment 6 FIG.
- the example in which the pressing detection conductive paths 115 a to 115 i are electrically connected to different positions of the second conductive path 114 has been described.
- the manner in which the plurality of press detection conductive paths are electrically connected to the second conductive path 114 is different.
- touch panel 606 As shown in FIG. 18 which is a front view, touch panel 606 according to the present embodiment has spacers 616a to 616i associated with press detection conductive paths 615a to 615i and press detection conductive paths 615a to 615i, respectively. With. In other configurations, touch panel 606 and touch panel 106 according to Embodiment 1 are the same.
- the pressing detection conductive paths 615a to 615i are connected to the second conductive path 114 along the lower sides of the image transmission regions 118 and 119 at a common point 636.
- the pressure detection conductive paths 615e to 615i are connected to the second conductive path 114 along the right side of the image transmission regions 118 and 119 at a common location 637. Specifically, the pressure detection conductive paths 615e, 615g, and 615i are directly connected to the connection location 637. The pressure detection conductive paths 615f and 615h are directly connected to the pressure detection conductive path 615g, and are connected to the second conductive path 114 at the connection location 637 via the pressure detection conductive path 615g.
- the first sheet 111 may be provided with the first conductive path 113
- the second sheet 112 may be provided with the second conductive path 114 and the plurality of pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i. Can be provided. That is, it is not necessary to provide a transparent conductive film on either the first sheet 111 or the second sheet 112. Therefore, as in the first embodiment, the configuration of the touch panel itself can be simplified.
- a predetermined voltage may be applied to the first conductive path 113. Then, by measuring the voltage of the input signal input to the A / D input port 124 of the microcomputer 109, it is possible to determine which of the pressure sensitive areas has been pressed. As a result, similar to the first embodiment, the configuration for detecting the pressed pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i can be simplified.
- Embodiment 7 FIG.
- touch panel 706 As shown in FIG. 19 which is a front view, the position and number of the plurality of spacers 716a to 716r, 717a to 717r, and 738a to 738k are provided as viewed from the front. This is different from the touch panel 106 according to the above. In other configurations, touch panel 706 and touch panel 106 according to Embodiment 1 are the same.
- the plurality of spaces 716a to 716r, 717a to 717r, and 738a to 738k are provided between the first sheet 111 and the second sheet 112.
- the spacers 716a to 716r are located between the first conductive path 113 and the second conductive path 114 when viewed from the front, and to the left of each of the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i. Provided on the right.
- two spacers 717a to 717r are provided inside the image transmission regions 118 and 119 in each region in the direction in which each of the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i extends. It is done.
- the spacers 738a to 738k are provided inside the image transmission regions 118 and 119 when viewed from the front as shown in FIG.
- the spacers 738a to 738k are provided between the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i.
- the spacers 738a to 738k are provided outside both ends in the direction in which the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i are arranged.
- the plurality of spacers 716a to 716r, 717a to 717r, and 738a to 738k are not limited to the positions or numbers described in the first embodiment and the present embodiment, and may be provided as appropriate.
- the spacers 716a to 716r can maintain the gap between the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i and the first conductive path 113 in the same manner as the spacers 116a to 116i according to the first embodiment. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i and the first conductive path 113 from making electrical contact in a state where the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i are not pressed.
- the gap between the second sheet 112 and the first sheet 111 facing forward and backward in the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i is maintained in a state where the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i are not pressed. be able to. Therefore, when any of the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i is pressed, the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i are reliably bent together with the second sheet 112. Thus, it is possible to make electrical contact with the first conductive path 113.
- the spacers 738a to 738k when one of the adjacent pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i is pressed, the second sheet 112 is bent corresponding to the other pressure sensitive area 105a to 105i. This can be prevented. Therefore, when any of the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i is pressed, the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i are reliably bent together with the second sheet 112. Thus, it is possible to make electrical contact with the first conductive path 113.
- Embodiment 8 FIG.
- the touch panel 806 according to the present embodiment includes a first sheet 811 instead of the first sheet 111 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG.
- the first sheet 811 according to the present embodiment further includes a plurality of pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i (see FIG. 20), and an insulating layer 840 (see FIG. 22) instead of the spacers 116a to 116i.
- the first sheet 111 according to the first embodiment is configured in substantially the same manner except for the above.
- Each of the pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i is a linear or belt-shaped conductive portion formed on the first main surface 122a in order to detect which of the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i is pressed. is there.
- the pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i are provided in association with the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i, respectively, and are electrically connected to the first conductive path 113.
- each of the pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i is viewed from the front as shown in FIG. 21 (that is, the normal line of the first sheet 111 and the second sheet 112 facing each other). From the point where the first conductive path 113 intersects with each of the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i), the pressure sensitivity associated with each of the plurality of press detection conductive paths 115a to 115i. It extends toward the regions 105a to 105i.
- Each of the plurality of pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i includes a portion overlapping with the plurality of pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i when viewed from the front.
- “including overlapping portions” means, for example, the pressure detection conductive path 115a and the pressure detection auxiliary conductive path 839a when viewed from the front, and each of the pressure detection conductive path 115a and the pressure detection auxiliary conductive path 839a. This includes partly overlapping each other, part of the pressing detection conductive path 115a and the entire pressing detection auxiliary conductive path 839a overlapping each other. The same applies to the corresponding pressure detection conductive paths 115b to 115i and the pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839b to 839i.
- the pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i may be provided in association with the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i. Therefore, for example, when there is one pressure detection conductive path 115a, the pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths There may also be one 839a.
- the insulating layer 840 is provided between the first sheet 811 and the second sheet 112 as shown in FIG.
- the insulating layer 840 is provided so that the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i and the first conductive path 113 are separated from each other (that is, not electrically connected) when the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i are not pressed. It only has to be done.
- the first conductive path 113 is provided between the peripheral regions 120 and 121 of the first sheet 811 and the second sheet 112.
- the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i are electrically insulated.
- the insulating layer 840 may have a function of bonding the first sheet 811 and the second sheet 112.
- FIG. 23 shows a cross-sectional view when the pressure-sensitive region 105b is pressed.
- the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i are electrically connected to the pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i.
- the first conductive path 113, the pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839 a to 839 i corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive regions 105 a to 105 i, the pressure detection conductive path 115 b, and the second conductive path 114 provide an electric circuit.
- a current flows through this electric circuit. Therefore, a current flows through the electric circuit formed by pressing the pressure sensitive regions 105 a to 105 i, and an input signal is input to the A / D input port 124.
- an arrow 832 indicates the current flowing in the electric circuit configured when the pressure-sensitive region 105 b is pressed.
- a method for manufacturing the touch panel 806 according to the present embodiment will be described.
- the first sheet 811 is prepared and the first conductive path 113 is the first of the first sheet 811 as in the touch panel 106 according to the first embodiment.
- the main surface 122a Provided on the main surface 122a.
- pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i and spacers 117a to 117i similar to those of the first embodiment are provided on the first main surface 122a of the first sheet 811.
- the pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i are provided at predetermined positions so as to include portions overlapping the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i, respectively.
- each of the pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i is provided in a line parallel to the corresponding pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i.
- the second conductive path 114 and the plurality of press detection conductive paths 115a to 115i are provided in the second sheet 112.
- a first sheet 811 provided with a first conductive path 113, a plurality of pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i, and a plurality of spacers 117a to 117i, a second conductive path 114, and a plurality of pressure detection conductive paths 115a
- the first main surface 122a and the second main surface 123a are fixed to the second sheet 112 provided with .about.115i.
- the first sheet 811 and the second sheet 112 are arranged such that the image transmission region 118 and the image transmission region 119 overlap in the front-rear direction.
- an insulating layer 840 such as an adhesive or a double-sided tape provided in the peripheral regions 120 and 121 of the first main surface 122a and the second main surface 123a is applied.
- touch panel 806 according to the present embodiment is manufactured.
- the plurality of pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i are provided so as to include portions overlapping with the plurality of pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i, respectively, when viewed from the front. Therefore, when any of the pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i is pressed, the pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i and the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i are surely connected. Can be touched.
- the first conductive path 113 the press detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i corresponding to the pressed pressure sensitive areas 105a to 105i, and the press detection conductive path 115a.
- ⁇ 115i and the second conductive path 114 can be reliably formed. Therefore, the pressed area can be detected with a simple configuration.
- each of the pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i when viewed from the front, includes a triangular pressure detection auxiliary conductive path 841 and an elliptical pressure detection auxiliary conductive path 842. Further, it may be a linear pressure detection auxiliary conductive path 843 having a circular portion at the tip.
- the pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i in a strip shape or a line shape, the area covered on the screen of the display unit 104 is narrowed, so that deterioration of the visibility of the screen is suppressed. be able to. From such a viewpoint, it is desirable that the pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i have a thin line shape together with the pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i.
- Embodiment 9 FIG.
- the example in which the first conductive paths 313, 413 and the second conductive paths 314, 414 are bent or curved has been described.
- the pressure-sensitive regions 105a to 105i is pressed by the bent or curved first conductive path 313, 413, second conductive path 314, 414, or the like. It functions as a resistance portion that increases the resistance value of the electric circuit formed in the first embodiment as compared with the case of the first embodiment.
- touch panel 906 is viewed from the front (that is, viewed from the normal direction of the first sheet 811 and second sheet 112 facing each other).
- One conductive path 113 includes resistors 944a to 944h as resistance portions between the adjacent sets of the plurality of press detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i.
- the resistors 944a to 944h are resistors made of, for example, carbon formed by printing.
- the resistors 944a to 944h may be provided between at least one pair of the plurality of pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i adjacent to each other when viewed from the front.
- FIG. 29 shows an example in which the resistors 944a to 944h are provided in the touch panel 806 according to Embodiment 8, but the resistors 944a to 944h according to this embodiment are provided on the touch panel 106 according to Embodiment 1, and the like. Can also be employed.
- the resistors 944a to 944h may be provided between at least one set adjacent to each other among the plurality of pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i when viewed from the front.
- the resistance value of the formed electric circuit varies depending on the pressure-sensitive regions 105a to 105i to be pressed, as in the third and fourth embodiments. . Therefore, it becomes possible to determine which of the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i is pressed more accurately than in the first embodiment.
- Embodiment 10 FIG. In the ninth embodiment, the example in which the resistors 944a to 944h are provided only in the first conductive path 113 has been described.
- resistors 1045a to 1045h are also provided in the second conductive path 114 as shown in FIG.
- the second conductive path 114 is viewed from the front (that is, viewed from the normal direction of the first sheet 811 and the second sheet 112 facing each other).
- Resistors 1045a to 1045h serving as resistance portions are included between adjacent pairs of the pressing detection conductive paths 115a to 115i.
- the resistors 1045a to 1045h are resistors made of, for example, carbon formed by printing, like the resistors 944a to 944h according to the ninth embodiment.
- the resistors 1045a to 1045h may be provided between at least one set adjacent to each other among the plurality of press detection conductive paths 115a to 115i when viewed from the front.
- FIG. 30 shows an example in which the resistors 1045a to 1045h are provided on the touch panel 906 according to Embodiment 9, but the resistors 1045a to 1045h according to this embodiment are the same as those of the touch panel 106 according to Embodiment 1.
- the touch panel 806 according to the eighth embodiment may be employed.
- the resistance value of the formed electric circuit varies depending on the pressure-sensitive regions 105a to 105i to be pressed, as in the third and fourth embodiments. . Therefore, it becomes possible to determine which of the pressure sensitive regions 105a to 105i is pressed more accurately than in the first embodiment.
- the resistors 944a to 944h are resistors made of, for example, carbon formed by printing.
- the resistors 944a to 944h may be provided between at least one pair of the plurality of pressure detection auxiliary conductive paths 839a to 839i adjacent to each other when viewed from the front.
- FIG. 29 shows an example in which the resistors 944a to 944h are provided in the touch panel 806 according to Embodiment 8, but the resistors 944a to 944h according to this embodiment are provided on the touch panel 106 according to Embodiment 1, and the like. Can also be employed.
- the resistors 944a to 944h may be provided between at least one set adjacent to each other among the plurality of pressure detection conductive paths 115a to 115i when viewed from the front.
- the present invention can be used for a touch panel, an input device, or a remote control device employed in various electric devices and apparatuses. Moreover, this invention can be utilized for the manufacturing method of such a touch panel.
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本発明の実施の形態1に係るリモコン装置100は、正面図である図1に示すように、回線101を介して空調機102と通信することによって、空調機102を制御する装置である。回線101は、無線、有線又はこれらを組み合わせたものであってよく、任意の通信規格が採用されてよい。
本実施の形態に係るタッチパネル206では、正面図である図14に示すように、第1の導電路213、第2の導電路214及び押圧検知用導電路215a~215pが設けられる範囲が実施の形態1に係るタッチパネル106と異なる。
実施の形態1では、第1の導電路113及び第2の導電路114が、画像透過領域118,119の外縁の下辺及び右辺に沿って一直線に、すなわち、画像透過領域118,119の外縁と平行に設けられる例を説明した。本実施の形態では、第1の導電路及び第2の導電路が、屈曲して設けられる例を説明する。
実施の形態3に係るタッチパネル306では第1の導電路313と第2の導電路314とがいずれも、前方から見て、画像透過領域118,119の外縁に沿って屈曲している例により説明した。
本実施の形態に係るタッチパネル506は、その下部を示す正面図である図17に示すように、第1の導電路513と、第2の導電路514と、複数の押圧検知用導電路515a~515eを備える。
実施の形態1では、押圧検知用導電路115a~115iが、第2の導電路114の異なる位置に電気的に接続する例により説明した。本実施の形態では、複数の押圧検知用導電路が、第2の導電路114に電気的に接続する態様が異なる。
本実施の形態に係るタッチパネル706では、正面図である図19に示すように正面から見て、複数のスペーサ716a~716r,717a~717r,738a~738kが設けられる位置及び数が実施の形態1に係るタッチパネル106と異なる。その他の構成において、タッチパネル706と、実施の形態1に係るタッチパネル106とは同様である。
本実施の形態に係るタッチパネル806は、図20に示すように、実施の形態1に係る第1シート111に代えて、第1シート811を備える。本実施の形態に係る第1シート811は、複数の押圧検知補助導電路839a~839iをさらに備え(図20参照)、かつ、スペーサ116a~116iに代わる絶縁層840(図22参照)を備えることを除いて、実施の形態1に係る第1シート111と概ね同様に構成される。
実施の形態3,4などでは、第1の導電路313,413と第2の導電路314,414などが屈曲又は湾曲している例を説明した。これらの実施の形態では、上述のように、屈曲又は湾曲した第1の導電路313,413、第2の導電路314,414などが、感圧領域105a~105iのいずれかが押圧された際に形成される電気回路の抵抗値を、実施の形態1における場合よりも増大させる抵抗部として機能する。
実施の形態9では、第1の導電路113のみに抵抗944a~944hが設けられる例を説明した。
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- 間隙を空けて互いに対向して配置される第1のシート及び第2のシートと、
前記第1のシートが有する主面であって、前記第2のシートと対向する第1の主面に形成された第1の導電路と、
前記第2のシートが有する主面であって、前記第1のシートと対向する第2の主面に形成されており、前記第1のシートの法線方向から見て前記第1の導電路から離間した第2の導電路と、
前記第2の導電路に電気的に接続して前記第2の主面に形成されており、前記法線方向から見て前記第1の導電路と交差する押圧検知用導電路と
を備えるタッチパネル。 - 前記第1の導電路に電気的に接続して前記第1の主面に形成されており、前記法線方向から見て、前記押圧検知用導電路が前記第1の導電路と交差する箇所から前記押圧検知用導電路と重なり合う部分を含んで延びる押圧検知補助導電路をさらに備える
請求項1に記載のタッチパネル。 - 複数の前記押圧検知用導電路と、複数の前記押圧検知補助導電路とを備える
請求項2に記載のタッチパネル。 - 前記第1の導電路は、前記法線方向から見て、前記複数の押圧検知補助導電路のうち互いに隣接する少なくとも1組の間に抵抗部を含む
請求項3に記載のタッチパネル。 - 前記複数の押圧検知用導電路の各々は、前記第2の導電路の異なる位置に接続している
請求項3又は4に記載のタッチパネル。 - 前記第2の導電路は、前記法線方向から見て、前記複数の押圧検知用導電路のうち互いに隣接する少なくとも1組の間に抵抗部を含む
請求項5に記載のタッチパネル。 - 前記第1のシートと前記第2のシートとの各々は、画像を透過させる画像透過領域と前記画像透過領域の外の周辺領域とを有し、
前記第1の導電路は、前記画像透過領域の外縁又は前記周辺領域に設けられており、
前記第2の導電路は、前記周辺領域に設けられており、前記法線方向から見て前記第1の導電路よりも前記画像透過領域から離間している
請求項1から6のいずれか1項に記載のタッチパネル。 - 前記第1の導電路と前記第2の導電路との各々は、前記画像透過領域の外縁と平行に設けられている
請求項7に記載のタッチパネル。 - 前記第1の導電路と前記第2の導電路との各々は、前記画像透過領域を囲むように設けられている
請求項7又は8に記載のタッチパネル。 - 前記第1の導電路と前記第2の導電路と前記押圧検知用導電路とは、導電性インクによって形成されている
請求項1から9のいずれか1項に記載のタッチパネル。 - 前記第1のシートと前記第2のシートとの間に設けられて前記間隙を維持する複数のスペーサをさらに備える
請求項1から10のいずれか1項に記載のタッチパネル。 - 前記第1の導電路と前記第2の導電路との間に設けられる絶縁層をさらに含み、
前記スペーサは、前記法線方向から見て、前記画像透過領域であって、前記押圧検知用導電路の各々が延びる方向にある領域に設けられる
請求項11に記載のタッチパネル。 - 請求項1から12のいずれか1項に記載のタッチパネルと、
前記押圧検知用導電路に対応付けて定められた感圧領域が押圧されると、前記第1の導電路と前記第2の導電路と前記押圧された感圧領域に対応する前記押圧検知用導電路とで形成される電気回路の抵抗値に基づいて、前記押圧された感圧領域を決定する入力信号制御部とを備える入力装置。 - 画像を表示する表示部と、
前記画像が前記前記画像透過領域を介して提示されるように、前記表示部が配置された請求項13に記載の入力装置とを備えるリモコン装置。 - 第1のシートが有する第1の主面に第1の導電路を形成し、
前記第1のシートと第2のシートとを対向させて前記第1のシートの法線方向から見た場合に前記第1の導電路から離間した第2の導電路を、前記第2のシートが有する第2の主面に形成し、
前記第2の導電路に電気的に接続し、前記第1のシートと前記第2のシートとを対向させて前記法線方向から見た場合に前記第1の導電路と交差する押圧検知用導電路を前記第2の主面に形成し、
前記第1のシートと前記第2のシートとを間隙を空けて互いに対向させて固定するタッチパネルの製造方法。
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