WO2019116770A1 - 入力装置 - Google Patents

入力装置 Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2019116770A1
WO2019116770A1 PCT/JP2018/040694 JP2018040694W WO2019116770A1 WO 2019116770 A1 WO2019116770 A1 WO 2019116770A1 JP 2018040694 W JP2018040694 W JP 2018040694W WO 2019116770 A1 WO2019116770 A1 WO 2019116770A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
coordinate position
control
unit
finger
control unit
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Ceased
Application number
PCT/JP2018/040694
Other languages
English (en)
French (fr)
Japanese (ja)
Inventor
徹也 登丸
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Denso Corp
Original Assignee
Denso Corp
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Denso Corp filed Critical Denso Corp
Publication of WO2019116770A1 publication Critical patent/WO2019116770A1/ja
Priority to US16/895,746 priority Critical patent/US11132089B2/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Ceased legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/041—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
    • G06F3/0416—Control or interface arrangements specially adapted for digitisers
    • G06F3/0418—Control or interface arrangements specially adapted for digitisers for error correction or compensation, e.g. based on parallax, calibration or alignment
    • G06F3/04186—Touch location disambiguation
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K35/00—Instruments specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
    • B60K35/10—Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K35/00—Instruments specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
    • B60K35/20—Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
    • B60K35/21—Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
    • B60K35/22—Display screens
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K35/00—Instruments specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
    • B60K35/20—Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
    • B60K35/25—Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using haptic output
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/01—Arrangements of two or more controlling members with respect to one another
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G25/00—Other details or appurtenances of control mechanisms, e.g. supporting intermediate members elastically
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G5/00—Means for preventing, limiting or returning the movements of parts of a control mechanism, e.g. locking controlling member
    • G05G5/03—Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum position; Providing feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/016—Input arrangements with force or tactile feedback as computer generated output to the user
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/048—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
    • G06F3/0487—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser
    • G06F3/0488—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
    • G06F3/04886—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K2360/00—Indexing scheme associated with groups B60K35/00 or B60K37/00 relating to details of instruments or dashboards
    • B60K2360/143—Touch sensitive instrument input devices
    • B60K2360/1434—Touch panels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K2360/00—Indexing scheme associated with groups B60K35/00 or B60K37/00 relating to details of instruments or dashboards
    • B60K2360/143—Touch sensitive instrument input devices
    • B60K2360/1438—Touch screens

Definitions

  • the present disclosure relates to an input device that enables an input operation by an operation body such as a finger, such as a touch pad or a touch panel.
  • Patent Document 1 As an input device, for example, one described in Patent Document 1 is known.
  • the input device of Patent Document 1 is provided at another position with respect to the display device, and vibrates the operation surface based on the touch pad that detects the operation position of the finger on the operation surface and the detection result of the touch pad.
  • the input device is a device that enables an input to an icon by performing a finger operation on the touch pad with respect to the icon displayed on the display device.
  • the input device may also be referred to as a tactile sense presentation device, the touch pad may also be referred to as an operation detection unit, the actuator may be referred to as a vibration unit, and the icon displayed on the display device may be referred to as an operation button.
  • an area corresponding to the icon of the display device is defined as a target area, and an area corresponding to the periphery of the icon is defined as the peripheral area. Then, when the finger moves on the operation surface of the touch pad, passes from the area other than the peripheral area to the peripheral area, and reaches the target area, in the peripheral area, the actuator is activated by the control unit to generate vibration. It is supposed to be
  • the present disclosure uses an absolute value operation, and an object of the present disclosure is to provide an input device that does not give a sense of incongruity to an operator when performing pull-in control.
  • the input device receives an input to a predetermined device according to the detection unit that detects the operation state of the operating body on the operation surface on the operation side and the operation state detected by the detection unit. And a drive unit controlled by the control unit and configured to vibrate the operation surface.
  • the predetermined device has a display unit, and a plurality of operation buttons are displayed on the display unit, and the coordinate positions of the operating tool on the operation surface and the coordinate positions of the plurality of operation buttons in the display unit are absolute
  • the control unit is associated by the coordinates, and the control unit is configured to move the coordinate position on the corresponding display unit by the movement of the operating body on the operation surface from one of the operation buttons to another operation button.
  • the drive unit In the intermediate region between any operation button and another operation button when it is determined to move to the second position, the drive unit generates a predetermined vibration on the operation surface, which leads to a feeling of pulling in the other operation buttons.
  • the pull-in control to be applied when the coordinate position on the display unit corresponding to the coordinate position at which the operation body first contacts with the operation surface away from the operation surface is between the plurality of operation buttons, Seat of Position is corrected to the coordinate position of the nearest operating button, or prohibits the pull-in control, or causes retraction movement to the coordinate position corresponding to the nearest operating button operation body.
  • the coordinate position on the display unit even when the coordinate position at which the operating body first contacts the operation surface is between the plurality of operation buttons. Is corrected to the closest coordinate position of the operation button, so that the predetermined vibration for pull-in control is not generated suddenly, and the operator does not feel uncomfortable.
  • the predetermined control for the pull-in control is suddenly generated by prohibiting the pull-in control. And there is no sense of discomfort to the operator.
  • the operation body can be drawn and moved to the coordinate position corresponding to the closest operation button. Hence, the predetermined vibration for pull-in control is not generated, and the operator does not feel discomfort.
  • FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a mounted state of an input device in a vehicle
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an input device
  • FIG. 3A is a side view showing the operation unit and the drive unit in the first embodiment
  • FIG. 3B is a plan view seen from the IIIB direction of FIG. 3A
  • FIG. 4A is an explanatory view showing a control procedure in the first embodiment
  • FIG. 4B is an explanatory view showing a control procedure in the first embodiment
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing control contents in the first embodiment
  • FIG. 6 is a graph showing the strength of vibration at the time of retraction in the first embodiment
  • FIG. 7 is a graph showing a vibration waveform at the time of retraction in the first embodiment
  • FIG. 8 is a graph showing the vibration waveform in the modification 1 of the first embodiment
  • FIG. 9 is a graph showing the strength of vibration in the second modification of the first embodiment
  • FIG. 10A is an explanatory view showing a control procedure in the second embodiment
  • FIG. 10B is an explanatory view showing a control procedure in the second embodiment
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing control contents in the second embodiment
  • FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing a control procedure in the third embodiment
  • FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing control contents in the third embodiment
  • FIG. 14A is a side view showing the operation unit and the drive unit in the fourth embodiment
  • FIG. 14B is a plan view seen from the XIVB direction of FIG. 14A.
  • the input device 100 according to the first embodiment is shown in FIGS.
  • the input device 100 of the present embodiment is applied to, for example, a remote control device for operating the navigation device 50.
  • the input device 100 is mounted on the vehicle 10 together with the navigation device 50.
  • the navigation device 50 corresponds to the predetermined device of the present disclosure.
  • the navigation device 50 is a route guidance system that displays current position information of the vehicle on a map, traveling direction information, guidance information to a destination desired by the operator, and the like.
  • the navigation device 50 has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display unit.
  • the liquid crystal display 51 is disposed at the center of the instrument panel 11 of the vehicle 10 in the vehicle width direction, so that the display screen 52 can be viewed by the operator.
  • the navigation device 50 is formed separately from the input device 100, and is set at a position away from the input device 100.
  • the navigation device 50 and the input device 100 are connected by, for example, a Controller Area Network bus (CAN bus, registered trademark).
  • CAN bus Controller Area Network bus
  • buttons 52a1 to 52a4 for operating the navigation device 50 are displayed (FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B ).
  • the various operation buttons 52a1 to 52a4 are, for example, buttons for enlarged display, reduced display of a map, and destination guidance setting, etc., and the first operation button 52a1, the second operation button 52a2, the third operation button 52a3, and The fourth operation button 52a4 and the like are provided.
  • the various operation buttons 52a1 to 52a4 are so-called operation icons, and correspond to the plurality of operation buttons of the present disclosure. Although eight operation buttons are displayed in FIG. 4A, hereinafter, the first to fourth operation buttons 52a1 to 52a4 will be described as representative buttons.
  • a pointer 52b designed in the shape of an arrow is displayed so as to correspond to the position of the finger F (operating body) of the operator on the operation unit 110 (more specifically, the operation surface 111). It is supposed to be The pointer 52 b may not be displayed on the display screen 52.
  • the operating body is on the operation surface 111 which is the operation side.
  • the finger F of the operator corresponds to an example of the operating body of the present disclosure.
  • an intermediate area ca is defined between the various operation buttons 52a1 to 52a4. Then, a predetermined position (for example, a center position or an arbitrary position in the middle) in the middle area ca is defined as the middle position cp.
  • the coordinate position of the finger F on the operation surface 111 and the coordinate positions of the various operation buttons 52a1 to 52a4 and the pointer 52b on the liquid crystal display 51 (display screen 52) are associated by absolute coordinates. It is supposed to be operated in absolute position.
  • the input device 100 is provided at a position adjacent to the armrest 13 at the center console 12 of the vehicle 10, and is disposed in a range where the operator's hand can easily reach.
  • the input device 100 includes an operation unit 110, a drive unit 120, a control unit 130, and the like.
  • the operation unit 110 forms a so-called touch pad, and is a part that performs an input operation on the navigation device 50 with the finger F of the operator.
  • the operation unit 110 includes an operation surface 111, a touch sensor 112, a housing 113, and the like.
  • the operation surface 111 is exposed to the operator side at a position adjacent to the armrest 13 and is a flat portion where the operator performs a finger operation.
  • a material or the like for improving the slip of the finger over the entire surface is provided It is formed by
  • operation surface 111 On the operation surface 111, it is set so that an input (for example, selection, depression determination, etc.) to various operation buttons 52a1 to 52a4 displayed on the display screen 52 can be performed by an operator's finger operation. .
  • a rib 111a extending to the side opposite to the operation side is provided.
  • the touch sensor 112 is, for example, a capacitance type detection unit provided on the back surface side of the operation surface 111.
  • the touch sensor 112 is formed in a rectangular flat plate shape, and is configured to detect an operation state of the sensor surface by the finger F of the operator.
  • the touch sensor 112 corresponds to an example of the detection unit of the present disclosure.
  • the touch sensor 112 is formed by arranging electrodes extending along the x-axis on the operation surface 111 and electrodes extending along the y-axis in a grid. These electrodes are connected to the control unit 130. Each electrode is configured such that the generated capacitance changes in accordance with the position of the finger F of the operator in proximity to the sensor surface, and the signal (sensitivity value) of the generated capacitance is a controller It is output to 130.
  • the sensor surface is covered by an insulating sheet made of an insulating material.
  • the touch sensor 112 is not limited to the capacitance type, and various types such as other pressure-sensitive types can be used.
  • the housing 113 is a support that supports the operation surface 111 and the touch sensor 112.
  • the housing 113 is formed in a frame shape, and is disposed, for example, inside the center console 12.
  • the drive unit 120 vibrates the operation surface 111 in the expanding direction of the operation surface 111 in two axial directions of the x and y axes, and at least one of four sides around the operation surface 111, the rib 111a and the housing It is provided between them.
  • the drive unit 120 is connected to the control unit 130, and the control unit 130 controls generation of vibration.
  • the driving unit 120 generates vibration in one axial direction (x-axis direction or y-axis direction) on the operation surface 111 by validating vibration in only one axial direction among the two axial directions. By simultaneously making vibration in two axial directions effective, it is possible to generate an oblique vibration in which both vibrations are combined on the operation surface 111.
  • the drive unit 120 for example, a solenoid, an electromagnetic actuator such as a voice coil motor, or a vibrator such as piezo, or a combination of a vibrator and a spring can be used.
  • the driving unit 120 is formed by providing one vibrating body on at least one of the four sides around the operation surface 111. be able to.
  • driving can be performed by providing one vibrating body (that is, a total of two) on two adjacent side portions around the operation surface 111.
  • the portion 120 can be formed.
  • the drive unit 120 can be formed by providing a combination of a vibrating body in one axial direction and a spring on opposing sides and providing two sets of vibration directions crossing each other.
  • vibrators are provided on four sides around the operation surface 111.
  • the control unit 130 includes a CPU, a RAM, a storage medium, and the like. From the signal obtained from the touch sensor 112, the control unit 130 sets the contact position (in other words, contact coordinates) of the finger F on the operation surface 111, the movement direction, and the movement distance as the operation state of the finger F of the operator. get. At this time, the control unit 130 causes the pointer 52 b to be displayed at the coordinate position on the display screen 52 corresponding to the coordinate position of the finger F on the operation surface 111, and the pointer 52 b is on the display screen 52 as the finger F moves. Display to move at (corresponding to absolute value operation). The pointer 52 b is displayed so as to move on the various operation buttons 52 a 1 to 52 a 4 on the display screen 52.
  • the control unit 130 corrects the coordinate position of the pointer 52b on the display screen 52 as necessary according to the operation state, and controls the generation state of the vibration by the drive unit 120. .
  • a vibration control parameter (vibration map) at the time of vibration control is stored in advance in the storage medium of the control unit 130, and the control unit 130 performs vibration control based on the vibration control parameter. There is.
  • the configuration of the input device 100 according to the present embodiment is as described above, and the operation and effects will be described below with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7.
  • the control unit 130 corrects the coordinate position of the pointer 52b on the display screen 52 as needed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 5, and performs pull-in control to the operation button as the movement destination of the finger F.
  • the control unit 130 determines whether the touch (in other words, the touch) of the finger F on the operation surface 111 is a first touch (hereinafter, referred to as a 1st touch).
  • the 1st touch is an operation state when the finger F first contacts the operation surface 111 from the state of being separated. If a negative determination is made in S100, the process proceeds to S140.
  • control part 130 will correspond to the coordinate position on any one operation button (52a-52a4) in the display screen 52 by the control part 130 by S110 in the operation surface 111 It is determined whether or not.
  • the control unit 130 determines the position coordinates of the pointer 52b on the display screen 52 in S120.
  • the offset amount is set to zero without correction.
  • the control unit 130 sets an offset amount for correcting the coordinate position of the pointer 52b in S130.
  • the offset amount is an amount obtained by subtracting the position coordinates of the pointer 52b from the position coordinates (for example, position coordinates of the center) of the operation button (52a1) closest to the pointer 52b.
  • the control unit 130 sets the position coordinates of the pointer 52b on the display screen 52 as the position coordinates of the actually touched finger F plus the offset amount set in S120 and S130.
  • the position coordinates of the pointer 52b are the position coordinates of the closest operation button (52a1) (for example, the center of the button Position) is corrected.
  • the offset amount is zero, and the substantial correction is not performed.
  • the original physical operation surface 111 shown by the solid line becomes a virtual operation surface shifted by the offset as shown by the one-dot chain line. Furthermore, as indicated by a two-dot chain line, it is preferable to use a correction operation surface corrected so that the selectable area is not narrowed after the offset.
  • the correction operation surface the movement distance (in other words, the movement amount) of the pointer 52b on the display screen 52 with respect to the movement distance of the finger F after correction is formed to be larger than that before correction.
  • control unit 130 executes pull-in control in accordance with the position coordinates of the pointer 52b on the display screen 52.
  • the control unit 130 causes the coordinate position of the pointer 52b on the corresponding display screen 52 to be any one of the operation buttons 52a1 to 52a4 (for example, When it is determined to move from the first operation button 52a1) to another operation button (for example, the second operation button 52a2), the retraction control is executed.
  • the control unit 130 causes the operation surface 111 to generate a vibration that reciprocates in the direction of the movement destination of the finger F with respect to the drive unit 120 when the moving pointer 52b is positioned in the intermediate area ca.
  • the operation buttons 52a1 and 52a2 are set to line up in the x-axis direction
  • the direction (movement direction) of the vector of the finger F is the x-axis direction
  • the control unit 130 is along the x-axis direction. Generate vibration.
  • control unit 130 sets the local maximum value in the middle of the middle area ca (corresponding to the middle position cp) in accordance with the movement position of the finger F (pointer 52b). Control to form.
  • the control unit 130 makes a linear change when giving the maximum value to the vibration intensity.
  • FIG. 4A shows the case where the middle position cp in the middle region ca is set at the middle position of the middle region ca for better understanding.
  • the middle position cp is not limited to the middle position of the middle region ca, and can be any position in the middle region ca.
  • the control unit 130 responds by changing the amplitude as shown in FIG. 7 in order to give a maximum value to the vibration intensity. Specifically, while the finger F (pointer 52b) reaches from the first operation button 52a1 to the intermediate position cp, the amplitude is successively increased according to the movement position to increase the vibration intensity. . The control unit 130 maximizes the amplitude at the intermediate position cp. Then, after the finger F exceeds the intermediate position cp, the amplitude is successively reduced according to the movement position, and the amplitude is returned to the original amplitude to reduce the strength of the vibration. By such a change in amplitude, a valley of resistance is formed on the operation surface 111, and the finger F becomes an image operated (moved) while crossing over the mountain.
  • the finger F overcomes the resistance which is maximum at the position corresponding to the intermediate position cp, and reaches the position corresponding to the second operation button 52a2, and the position corresponding to the second operation button 52a2 from the intermediate position cp Toward the subject, it feels as if it were induced (in other words, pulled in), (in other words, acting).
  • the sense of guidance at this time can be reworded as a sense of overtaking the mountain.
  • the finger F when the operator moves the finger F, the finger F is guided in the movement direction, and a feeling of guidance to the movement destination can be obtained.
  • the display is performed. Since the coordinate position on the screen 52 is corrected to the coordinate position of the closest operation button, the predetermined vibration for pull-in control is not generated suddenly, and the operator does not feel discomfort.
  • control unit 130 corrects the coordinate position of the pointer 52b on the display screen 52 to the coordinate position of the closest operation button (52a1), and then moves the amount of movement of the coordinates on the display screen 52 along with the movement of the finger F. , It is made to be larger than before correction. As a result, the operable range is not narrowed and the finger operation is not disturbed.
  • the control unit 130 can cope with this by changing the frequency of vibration, as shown in FIG. 8, in order to give a maximum value to the intensity of vibration. Specifically, while the finger F (pointer 52b) reaches the intermediate position cp from the first operation button 52a1, the vibration frequency is increased in order to increase the vibration intensity. Maximize the frequency at the intermediate position cp. Then, after the finger F (pointer 52b) exceeds the intermediate position cp, the vibration frequency is lowered and returned to the original frequency, thereby reducing the vibration intensity.
  • control unit 130 may change exponentially when giving the maximum value to the strength of the vibration.
  • the amount of human sense is proportional to the logarithm of the stimulus intensity, so that such an exponential change can be made more understandable to a human.
  • Second Embodiment A second embodiment is shown in FIG. 10A, FIG. 10B and FIG.
  • the control when the position of the pointer 52b by the 1st touch is not on any of the operation buttons (52a1 to 52a4) (when in the middle area ca)
  • the contents have been changed.
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the second embodiment, in which S150, S160 and S170 are executed after S100 and S110 in the first embodiment (FIG. 5). There is.
  • control unit 130 makes an affirmative determination in both S100 and S110, the pointer 52b by the 1st touch is on any of the operation buttons, and the control unit 130 executes normal pull-in control in S150. In addition, also when negative determination is carried out by S100, the control part 130 performs normal pulling-in control by S150.
  • the control unit 130 prohibits the execution of the pull-in control in S160. Then, in S170, it is determined whether or not the finger F has been moved, and if the finger F has been moved, in S150, retraction control is executed. If the finger F does not move in S170, S160 is repeated.
  • the pull-in control is prohibited even when the coordinate position at which the finger F first touches the operation surface 111 is between the plurality of operation buttons (52a1 to 52a4).
  • the sudden generation of the predetermined vibration for pull-in control does not occur and the operator does not feel uncomfortable.
  • FIG. 12 and FIG. 12 the configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, and control is performed when the position of the pointer 52b by the 1st touch is not on any of the operation buttons (52a1 to 52a4) (when in the middle area ca) The contents have been changed.
  • FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the third embodiment, in which S150 and S180 are performed after S100 and S110 in the first embodiment (FIG. 5).
  • control unit 130 makes an affirmative determination in both S100 and S110, the pointer 52b by the 1st touch is on any of the operation buttons, and the control unit 130 executes normal pull-in control in S150. In addition, also when negative determination is carried out by S100, the control part 130 performs normal pulling-in control by S150.
  • the control unit 130 selects the finger F in S180. Are moved to the coordinate position corresponding to the closest operation button (for example, the first operation button 52a1). Then, when the finger F is moved to the coordinate position corresponding to the closest operation button (S110), pull-in control is executed according to the coordinate position on the display screen 52 accompanying the movement of the finger F in S150.
  • the control unit 130 corresponds as follows. That is, the control unit 130 calculates a vector from the position (middle area ca) of the pointer 52b on the display screen 52 to the closest operation button (for example, the center of the first operation button 52a1).
  • control unit 130 generates surface direction vibration to generate a pull-in force in the direction of the calculated vector.
  • the control unit 130 sets vibration that reciprocates in the direction of the calculated vector along the expanding surface of the operation surface 111 as surface direction vibration. For example, in the case of FIG. 12, the vibration along the lower left direction is set.
  • the control unit 130 sets the vibration speed or acceleration to be different between the forward path side and the return path side of the reciprocating vibration.
  • the forward path side is in the direction to move the finger F (operation button side), and the control unit 130 sets the speed or acceleration on the forward path side to be smaller than that on the return path side.
  • the finger F On the forward road side where the speed or acceleration of vibration is small, the finger F is held in the direction of the forward road due to the friction between the finger F and the operation surface 111. On the other hand, on the return path side where the speed or acceleration of vibration is large, slippage occurs between the finger F and the operation surface 111, and the finger F is left from the operation surface 111. That is, the finger F is drawn in the direction of the outward path where the speed or acceleration of the vibration is small.
  • the operation button closest to the finger F is used. Since the drawing position is moved to the coordinate position corresponding to (52a1), the predetermined vibration for drawing control is not generated suddenly, and the operator does not feel discomfort.
  • the input device 100A of the fourth embodiment is shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B.
  • the setting positions of the housing 113 and the drive unit 120 are changed to the housing 113A and the drive unit 120A in the first embodiment.
  • the housing 113A is formed in a plate shape, and is disposed on the back surface side of the operation surface 111.
  • the drive unit 120A is disposed on the back side of the operation surface 111.
  • the drive unit 120A is located between the back side of the operation surface 111 and the housing 113A.
  • the driving unit 120A generates vibration in, for example, two axial directions of the x and y axes, and one driving unit 120A is disposed at a central portion on the back surface side of the operation surface 111.
  • the driving unit 120A uses, for example, an electromagnetic actuator such as a voice coil motor capable of generating vibrations in two axial directions as described in the first embodiment.
  • the number of drive units 120A is not limited to one, and a plurality of drive units may be used.
  • the basic operation is the same as in the first embodiment, and the same effect can be obtained.
  • the vibration control parameter (vibration map) provided in advance is used to control the strength of the vibration, but the present invention is not limited to this, depending on the operation state of the finger F.
  • the vibration pattern may be obtained by calculation.
  • vibration is generated in the direction in which the finger F moves along the operation surface 111 when performing retraction control. However, instead of this, it crosses the operation surface 111. It is also possible to generate a vibration in the direction to give a feeling of retraction using a squeeze effect.
  • the operation unit 110 is a so-called touch pad type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a so-called touch panel type in which the display screen 52 of the liquid crystal display 51 is transmitted and visually recognized on the operation surface 111 Is also applicable.
  • the operating body is described as the finger F of the operator.
  • the present invention is not limited to this, and a stick imitating a pen may be used.
  • the navigation apparatus 50 as a target (predetermined apparatus) of the input control by the input device 100, 100A, it is not limited to this,
  • the air conditioner for vehicles or the audio apparatus for vehicles The invention can also be applied to other devices such as.
  • control unit and the method thereof described in the present disclosure may be realized by a dedicated computer configuring a processor programmed to execute one or more functions embodied by a computer program.
  • control unit and the method thereof described in the present disclosure may be realized by a dedicated computer configuring a processor by a dedicated hardware logic circuit.
  • control unit and the method thereof described in the present disclosure may be realized by one or more dedicated computers configured by a combination of a processor that executes a computer program and one or more hardware logic circuits.
  • the computer program may also be stored in a computer readable non-transition tangible storage medium as computer-executable instructions.
  • each step is expressed as S100, for example.
  • each step may be divided into multiple sub-steps, while multiple steps may be combined into one step.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
  • User Interface Of Digital Computer (AREA)
  • Mechanical Control Devices (AREA)
  • Position Input By Displaying (AREA)
PCT/JP2018/040694 2017-12-12 2018-11-01 入力装置 Ceased WO2019116770A1 (ja)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US16/895,746 US11132089B2 (en) 2017-12-12 2020-06-08 Input device

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2017237601A JP6825546B2 (ja) 2017-12-12 2017-12-12 入力装置
JP2017-237601 2017-12-12

Related Child Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US16/895,746 Continuation US11132089B2 (en) 2017-12-12 2020-06-08 Input device

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2019116770A1 true WO2019116770A1 (ja) 2019-06-20

Family

ID=66820352

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/JP2018/040694 Ceased WO2019116770A1 (ja) 2017-12-12 2018-11-01 入力装置

Country Status (3)

Country Link
US (1) US11132089B2 (https=)
JP (1) JP6825546B2 (https=)
WO (1) WO2019116770A1 (https=)

Families Citing this family (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2020070979A1 (ja) * 2018-10-04 2020-04-09 パナソニック インテレクチュアル プロパティ コーポレーション オブ アメリカ 機器制御装置及び機器制御方法
JP7138024B2 (ja) * 2018-11-28 2022-09-15 京セラ株式会社 電子機器
JP7662488B2 (ja) 2021-10-28 2025-04-15 株式会社東海理化電機製作所 検出装置
DE102023122631A1 (de) * 2023-08-23 2025-02-27 Preh Gmbh Eingabeverfahren mit haptischem Feedback und Nachschwingunterdrückung sowie zugehörige Eingabevorrichtung

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2008070983A (ja) * 2006-09-12 2008-03-27 Toyota Motor Corp 入力装置
JP2013033343A (ja) * 2011-08-01 2013-02-14 Toyota Motor Corp 車両用操作装置
JP2013210801A (ja) * 2012-03-30 2013-10-10 Tokai Rika Co Ltd 入力装置

Family Cites Families (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20070205882A1 (en) * 2006-03-01 2007-09-06 Wabash National, L.P. Air tank pressure monitoring
JP2017130021A (ja) 2016-01-20 2017-07-27 株式会社東海理化電機製作所 触覚呈示装置
JP6074097B2 (ja) 2016-06-08 2017-02-01 パイオニア株式会社 電子機器
JP2018147394A (ja) 2017-03-08 2018-09-20 株式会社デンソー 入力装置
JP2019021172A (ja) 2017-07-20 2019-02-07 株式会社デンソー 入力装置
JP2019105970A (ja) 2017-12-12 2019-06-27 株式会社デンソー 入力装置

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2008070983A (ja) * 2006-09-12 2008-03-27 Toyota Motor Corp 入力装置
JP2013033343A (ja) * 2011-08-01 2013-02-14 Toyota Motor Corp 車両用操作装置
JP2013210801A (ja) * 2012-03-30 2013-10-10 Tokai Rika Co Ltd 入力装置

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
US11132089B2 (en) 2021-09-28
JP6825546B2 (ja) 2021-02-03
JP2019105967A (ja) 2019-06-27
US20200301561A1 (en) 2020-09-24

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
JP6147656B2 (ja) 入力装置
JP6351964B2 (ja) 入力装置
US11132089B2 (en) Input device
WO2019220838A1 (ja) 入力装置
WO2019017009A1 (ja) 入力装置
CN109564469B (zh) 显示操作装置
WO2019017008A1 (ja) 入力装置
WO2019116771A1 (ja) 入力装置
JP7207017B2 (ja) 入力装置
US11079852B2 (en) Input device
US11009997B2 (en) Input device
JP6693478B2 (ja) 入力装置
JP2017091319A (ja) 入力装置
WO2019012747A1 (ja) 入力装置
JP2019079243A (ja) 入力装置
WO2018163626A1 (ja) 入力装置
WO2019039080A1 (ja) 入力装置
WO2018230088A1 (ja) 入力装置
JP2019012352A (ja) 入力装置

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 18889894

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE

122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase

Ref document number: 18889894

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1