WO2019155736A1 - 入力装置とその制御方法及びプログラム - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to an input device that inputs information according to the proximity of an object, a control method thereof, and a program.
- the present disclosure relates to an input device such as a touch sensor or a touch pad used for inputting information in various devices. .
- Patent Document 1 describes a touch operation button that detects a touch operation based on a change in capacitance.
- the detection result may vary due to a factor different from the proximity of the object.
- the temperature and humidity measured values by the temperature and humidity measuring means are used in order to correct the variation in the capacitance detection result caused by the influence of temperature and humidity at the installation location of the device. Is done.
- the factors that cause the detection result of the proximity of the object to fluctuate include not only external factors such as temperature and humidity, but also internal factors due to repeated detection operations.
- the capacitor is charged and discharged each time a detection operation is performed in the capacitance detection circuit.
- a current flows through a resistance inside the detection circuit as the electric charge moves, and heat is generated inside the detection circuit.
- the detection circuit is composed of various circuit elements (resistance, capacitor, etc.) having temperature characteristics including parasitic elements, the detection result fluctuates (drifts) when the temperature inside the detection circuit changes. ) Occurs.
- the internal heat generation of the detection circuit is in a state of zero, so that the detection result drift is likely to increase as the detection operation is repeated.
- an object of the present disclosure is to provide an input device that can appropriately correct a detection result drift caused by repeated detection of the proximity of an object, a control method thereof, and a program.
- An input device for inputting information in accordance with the proximity of an object wherein the detection unit repeatedly generates a detection signal according to the proximity of the object, and the detection signal is repeatedly generated in the detection unit
- a drift simulation unit that generates a drift simulation signal that generates a variation having a correlation with a drift of the detection signal caused by the detection signal, and when the detection signal is repeatedly generated in the detection unit, and
- a correction unit that corrects the detection signal in accordance with a change in the drift simulation signal in at least one of cases where the interval of repetitive generation of the detection signal in the detection unit is changed.
- an input device that can appropriately correct drift of detection results caused by repeated detection of the proximity of an object, and a control method and program thereof.
- FIG. 1 It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the input device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of a detection part. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of a drift simulation part. It is a figure for demonstrating the drift of a detection signal.
- 2 is a flowchart for explaining an example of an operation of repeatedly generating a detection signal in the input device shown in FIG. 1.
- 6 is a flowchart for explaining an example of a drift correction operation after the start of detection in the input device shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the drift correction
- 6 is a flowchart for explaining a modification of the drift correction operation in the input device shown in FIG. 1.
- 6 is a flowchart for explaining a modification of the drift correction operation in the input device shown in FIG. 1.
- 6 is a flowchart for explaining a modification of the operation of repeatedly generating a detection signal in the input device shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the input device which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of operation
- amendment part in the input device shown in FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining an example of a drift correction operation after detection start in the input device shown in FIG. 10.
- FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining an example of a drift correction operation after changing a detection interval in the input device shown in FIG. 10. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the modification of the drift correction operation
- FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a modification of the operation of repeatedly generating a detection signal in the input device shown in FIG. 10.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an input device according to the first embodiment.
- the input device shown in FIG. 1 includes n detection units 10-1 to 10-n (hereinafter may be referred to as “detection unit 10” without distinction), a drift simulation unit 20, and a processing unit 30. And a storage unit 40 and an interface unit 50.
- FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the detection unit 10
- FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the drift simulation unit 20.
- the input device is a device that inputs information according to the degree of proximity of an object such as a finger or a pen. For example, the presence or absence of contact of an object on the operation surface, such as a touch sensor or a touchpad. Enter information about location, proximity, etc. Note that “proximity” in this specification means being close, and does not limit the presence or absence of contact.
- the detection unit 10-i (i represents an integer from 1 to n) is a detection signal Si (hereinafter referred to as “detection signal S” without distinction) according to the proximity of the object 1 (finger, etc.). Is generated).
- the detection unit 10 repeatedly generates the detection signal S under the control of the control unit 301 described later of the processing unit 30.
- the detection unit 10 includes a detection electrode 101 and a capacitance detection circuit 102 as shown in FIG. 2A, for example.
- the detection electrode 101 forms a capacitor Cx whose capacitance changes according to the degree of proximity of the object 1.
- the capacitor Cx is a parasitic capacitance component formed between the detection electrode 101 and the object 1 such as a finger that can be regarded as a conductor having a ground potential in an alternating manner. The capacitance of the capacitor Cx increases as the object 1 approaches the detection electrode 101.
- the capacitance detection circuit 102 generates a detection signal S corresponding to the charge of the capacitor Cx transmitted through the detection electrode 101.
- the capacitance detection circuit 102 includes an operational amplifier 110, a drive voltage supply unit 111, a capacitor Cf1, and an analog-digital converter (hereinafter referred to as “AD converter” or “A / D”). ”112, a demodulator 113, and a low-pass filter (LPF) 114.
- AD converter analog-digital converter
- LPF low-pass filter
- a capacitor Cf1 is connected between the inverting input terminal and the output terminal of the operational amplifier 110.
- An AC driving voltage Vd1 is supplied to the non-inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier 110 by the driving voltage supply unit 111.
- the detection electrode 101 is connected to the inverting input terminal of the operational amplifier 110.
- the drive voltage Vd1 of the drive voltage supply unit 111 is, for example, a sinusoidal AC voltage. Since the operational amplifier 110 controls the output voltage Vo1 so that the voltage at the inverting input terminal and the voltage at the non-inverting input terminal substantially coincide with each other, an AC voltage substantially the same as the drive voltage Vd1 is generated in the capacitor Cx.
- the output voltage Vo1 of the operational amplifier 110 is a voltage corresponding to the sum of the AC voltage generated in the capacitor Cf1 and the drive voltage Vd1.
- the AD converter 112 converts the output voltage Vo1 of the operational amplifier 110 into a digital value.
- the AD converter 112 includes a differential amplifier that amplifies the difference between the drive voltage Vd1 of the drive voltage supply unit 111 and the output voltage Vo1 of the operational amplifier 110 and attenuates and outputs a high-frequency component that causes aliasing.
- the AD converter 112 converts the output signal of the differential amplifier (a signal corresponding to the AC voltage of the capacitor Cf1) into a digital value.
- the demodulator 113 demodulates a component corresponding to the amplitude of the AC voltage of the capacitor Cf1, that is, a component proportional to the capacitance of the capacitor Cx, from the signal converted into a digital value by the AD converter 112. For example, the demodulation unit 113 multiplies the signal converted into a digital value by the AD converter 112 by an AC signal having substantially the same phase as the drive voltage Vd1.
- the low-pass filter 114 removes harmonic components generated by the multiplication process of the demodulation unit 113. As a result, the detection signal S output from the low-pass filter 114 is a signal substantially proportional to the capacitance of the capacitor Cx.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the drift of the detection signal S.
- the vertical axis indicates the value of the detection signal S when the object 1 is not in proximity to the detection electrode 101, and the horizontal axis indicates the elapsed time from the time when detection is started (for example, when the power is turned on). (Seconds).
- the detection signal S has a relatively large fluctuation from the detection start time t1 to the time t2 when 6 seconds elapse.
- One of the factors that cause such fluctuations in the detection signal S is heat generation in the capacitance detection circuit 102 due to repetitive generation of the detection signal S.
- the capacitance detection of the capacitor Cx is performed in the capacitance detection circuit 102 shown in FIG. 2A, the charge moves between the capacitor Cx and the capacitor Cf1 via the detection electrode 101, and accompanying this movement of the charge. Due to the amplification operation, current consumption flows through the resistor inside the operational amplifier 110, and the resistor generates heat.
- the temperature of the circuit elements (resistance, capacitor, etc.) constituting the capacitance detection circuit 102 rises due to the heat generated by the resistance, the element value (resistance value, capacitance value, etc.) changes according to the temperature characteristics of the circuit element. As a result, the detection signal S fluctuates. For example, a parasitic capacitance Cp1 as shown in FIG.
- the detection signal S drifts according to the change.
- the value of the detection signal S remains constant after time t2. This is because the heat generation and heat dissipation inside the circuit are in an equilibrium state, the temperature change of the circuit element becomes small, and the change of the element value of the circuit element accompanying the temperature change becomes small.
- the interval Tp of the repetitive generation of the detection signal S is increased from 1 second to 2 seconds at time t3. If the generation interval Tp of the detection signal S is increased, the heat generation of the resistance in the capacitance detection circuit 102 is reduced, the balance between heat generation and heat dissipation is lost, and the temperature of the circuit elements constituting the capacitance detection circuit 102 is increased. descend. When the temperature of the circuit element decreases, the element value changes due to the temperature characteristics of the circuit element, and the detection signal S fluctuates. In the example of FIG. 3, the detection signal S decreases from time t3 to time t4.
- the drift simulating unit 20 After time t4, the heat generation and heat dissipation in the circuit are in equilibrium again, and the change in the element value of the circuit element due to the temperature change becomes small, so that the detection signal S converges to a constant value.
- the drift simulating unit 20 generates a drift simulating signal P that causes a variation having a correlation with the drift of the detection signal S caused by the detection signal S being repeatedly generated in the detection unit 10.
- the drift simulation unit 20 repeatedly generates the drift simulation signal P according to control of the control unit 301 described later of the processing unit 30.
- the drift simulation unit 20 includes a simulation circuit 201 in the example of FIG.
- the simulation circuit 201 is a circuit capable of generating a signal similar to the detection signal S corresponding to the charge of the capacitor Cx transmitted through the detection electrode 101 if it is connected to the detection electrode 101.
- the drift simulation signal P is generated in a state in which it is not connected to. For example, the drift simulation signal P is repeatedly generated at the same interval as the detection signal S is repeatedly generated in the simulation circuit 201 and the capacitance detection circuit 102.
- the simulation circuit 201 has substantially the same configuration as the capacitance detection circuit 102 shown in FIG. 2A, for example, as shown in FIG. 2B. That is, the operational amplifier 210, the drive voltage supply unit 211, the capacitor Cf2, the AD converter 212, the demodulation unit 213, and the low-pass filter 214 included in the simulation circuit 201 illustrated in FIG. 2B are included in the capacitance detection circuit 102 illustrated in FIG. 2A.
- the operational amplifier 110, the drive voltage supply unit 111, the capacitor Cf1, the AD converter 112, the demodulation unit 113, and the low-pass filter 114 are included.
- the processing unit 30 is a circuit that controls the overall operation of the input device.
- the processing unit 30 is configured to implement a computer that performs processing according to the instruction code of the program 401 stored in the storage unit 40 or a specific function.
- Dedicated hardware logic circuit etc.
- All of the processing of the processing unit 30 may be realized in the computer based on the program 401, or at least a part thereof may be realized by dedicated hardware.
- the processing unit 30 includes a control unit 301, a correction unit 302, and a position calculation unit 303.
- the control unit 301 controls the generation of the detection signals S1 to Sn in the detection units 10-1 to 10-n and the generation of the drift simulation signal P in the drift simulation unit 20.
- the control unit 301 controls the detection units 10-1 to 10-n and the drift simulation unit 20 so that the detection signals S1 to Sn and the drift simulation signal P are repeatedly generated at the same interval.
- the control unit 301 controls the drift simulation unit 20 to stop the generation of the drift simulation signal P when the correction unit 302 described later stops updating the correction values of the detection signals S1 to Sn.
- the control unit 301 changes the repetitive generation intervals of the detection signals S1 to Sn or generates the detection signals S1 to Sn according to a command from an external control device input in the interface unit 50 described later. Is stopped, or the generation of the detection signals S1 to Sn is restarted.
- the correction unit 302 performs a process of correcting the detection signal S according to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P. For example, the correction unit 302 repeats the generation of the detection signals S1 to Sn in the detection units 10-1 to 10-n when the generation of the detection signals S1 to Sn in the detection units 10-1 to 10-n is started. When the typical generation interval is changed, the detection signals S1 to Sn are corrected in accordance with the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P. The correction unit 302 updates a correction value, which is an amount indicating the degree of correction of the detection signals S1 to Sn, according to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P.
- the correction unit 302 also detects when a predetermined time T1 has elapsed since the start of repetitive generation of the detection signals S1 to Sn in the detection units 10-1 to 10-n, or the detection units 10-1 to 10-n.
- a predetermined time T2 has elapsed since the interval of the repetitive generation of the detection signals S1 to Sn is changed, the updating of the correction values of the detection signals S1 to Sn according to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P is stopped.
- the correction unit 302 calculates, for example, a fluctuation value ⁇ P indicating a value that the drift simulation signal P has increased or decreased based on a series of drift simulation signals P generated by the drift simulation unit 20, and according to the fluctuation value ⁇ P.
- the correction value Sc is subtracted from each of the detection signals S1 to Sn.
- the fluctuation value ⁇ P is, for example, a value obtained by subtracting the initial value from the drift simulation signal P generated after that with the drift simulation signal P generated at the beginning of the correction as an initial value.
- the fluctuation value ⁇ P may be a value obtained by sequentially integrating the difference between two continuously generated drift simulation signals P.
- the correction value Sc is, for example, a value “ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ P” obtained by multiplying the fluctuation value ⁇ P by a predetermined coefficient ⁇ .
- the correction value Sc may be a value “f ( ⁇ P)” of a predetermined function having the variation value ⁇ P as a variable.
- the position calculation unit 303 calculates the position where the object 1 such as a finger is close based on the detection signals S1 to Sn corrected by the correction unit 302.
- the detection electrodes 101 of the detection units 10-1 to 10-n are arranged side by side in two directions (X direction and Y direction) on the operation surface where the object 1 is close.
- the position calculation unit 303 operates based on the distribution of the group of detection signals S corresponding to the detection electrodes 101 arranged in the X direction and the distribution of the group of detection signals S corresponding to the detection electrodes 101 arranged in the Y direction.
- the proximity position (X-direction coordinate and Y-direction coordinate) of the object 1 on the surface is calculated.
- the storage unit 40 stores constant data used for processing in the processing unit 30 and variable data temporarily referred to in the course of processing.
- the storage unit 40 also stores a program 401 that is executed by the computer of the processing unit 30.
- the storage unit 40 includes, for example, at least one of a volatile memory such as a DRAM and an SRAM, a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory, and a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk.
- the interface unit 50 is a circuit for exchanging data between the input device and another control device (such as a control IC for an information device equipped with the input device).
- the processing unit 30 outputs information (such as information on the coordinates of the object 1) stored in the storage unit 40 from the interface unit 50 to a control device (not shown). Further, the interface unit 50 may acquire the program 401 executed in the computer of the processing unit 30 from a non-temporary recording medium such as an optical disk or a USB memory, a server on the network, and load the program 401 on the storage unit 40. Good. (Operation)
- a non-temporary recording medium such as an optical disk or a USB memory
- server on the network a server on the network
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of repeatedly generating the detection signal S in the input device shown in FIG.
- the control unit 301 repeatedly generates the detection signal S in the detection unit 10 when the power is turned on or when a command for starting a detection operation is input in the interface unit 50 (Yes in ST100).
- the drift simulation unit 20 repeatedly generates the drift simulation signal P at the same interval as the detection signal S (ST105).
- the correction unit 302 performs a process of correcting the detection signal S in accordance with the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P (hereinafter sometimes referred to as drift correction). Detailed operation of step ST105 will be described later.
- the control unit 301 receives a command for changing the interval for repeatedly generating the detection signal S in the interface unit 50 (Yes in ST110). ), while changing the generation interval of the detection signal S in the detection unit 10, the drift simulation unit 20 repeatedly generates the drift simulation signal P at the same interval as the detection signal S (ST120). Also in this case, the correction unit 302 performs the drift correction of the detection signal S according to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P. Detailed operation of step ST120 will be described later.
- the control unit 301 When the command for temporarily stopping the generation of the detection signal S is input in the interface unit 50 (Yes in ST130), the control unit 301 returns to the above-described step ST100, and the command for restarting the generation of the detection signal S is the interface. The generation of the detection signal S in the detection unit 10 is stopped until it is input in the unit 50. When the generation of the detection signal S by the command is not stopped or terminated, and the power supply is not cut off (both ST130 and ST135 are No) The control unit 301 repeats the generation of the detection signal S (ST125) in the detection unit 10 at regular intervals.
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the drift correction operation (ST105, FIG. 4) after the start of detection in the input device shown in FIG.
- correction unit 302 calculates variation value ⁇ P of drift simulation signal P (ST205).
- the correction unit 302 holds the initial drift simulation signal P for which the process of step ST105 is started as an initial value in the storage unit 40, and subtracts the initial value from the drift simulation signal P newly obtained in step ST200.
- the variation value ⁇ P is calculated.
- the correction unit 302 determines whether or not a predetermined time T1 has elapsed since the generation of the detection signal S was started in step ST100 (FIG. 4) (ST215), and when the time T1 has not elapsed. Returning to step ST200, the above-described processing is repeated.
- control unit 301 stops the generation of drift simulation signal P in drift simulation unit 20 (ST245). For example, the control unit 301 stops the analog-digital conversion operation in the AD converter 212, the demodulation process in the demodulation unit 213, and the filter process in the low-pass filter 214.
- the correction unit 302 stops updating the correction value Sc of the detection signal S according to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P, but the correction calculated last in step ST210 The value Sc is held in the storage unit 40 as it is.
- the correction unit 302 subtracts a certain correction value Sc held in the storage unit 40 from the detection signal S.
- step ST105 When a command for temporarily stopping the generation of the detection signal S is input to the interface unit 50 in the process of step ST105 (Yes in ST235), the control unit 301 returns to step ST100 described above. Further, when a command for ending the generation of the detection signal S is input to the interface unit 50 (Yes in ST240), the processing unit 30 ends the process related to the generation of the detection signal S.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the drift correction operation (ST120, FIG. 4) after changing the detection interval in the input apparatus shown in FIG.
- the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 is obtained by replacing step ST215 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 with step ST220, and other steps are the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.
- the correcting unit 302 determines whether or not a predetermined time T2 has elapsed since the generation interval of the detection signal S was changed in step ST110 (FIG. 4) (ST220), and when the time T2 has not elapsed. Returning to step ST200, the processes after step ST200 are repeated.
- control unit 301 stops the generation of drift simulation signal P in drift simulation unit 20 (ST245).
- the correction unit 302 stops updating the correction value Sc of the detection signal S according to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P.
- the detection signal S drifts due to repetitive generation of the detection signal S in the detection unit 10.
- the drift simulation unit 20 generates a drift simulation signal P that generates a fluctuation having a correlation with the drift.
- the detection signal S has the above-described drift. In these cases, the detection signal S is corrected according to the variation of the drift simulation signal P. Therefore, the drift of the detection signal S caused by the repeated generation of the detection signal S can be corrected appropriately.
- the input device when the predetermined time T1 has elapsed since the start of the repetitive generation of the detection signal S in the detection unit 10 or when the detection signal S in the detection unit 10 is repetitive.
- a predetermined time T2 elapses after the generation interval is changed, the update of the correction value of the detection signal S according to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P is stopped, and the generation of the drift simulation signal P is also stopped. Therefore, the power consumption accompanying the generation of the drift simulation signal P can be reduced.
- Modification Next, a modified example of the input device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a modification of the drift correction operation (FIGS. 5 and 6) in the input device shown in FIG.
- the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 is obtained by replacing step ST215 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 with step ST225, and the other steps are the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.
- the update of the correction value by the drift correction is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the detection start time or the detection interval change time.
- the drift correction operation according to the flowchart when the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P becomes small, the update of the correction value by the drift correction is stopped.
- correction section 302 determines whether or not variation value ⁇ P calculated in step ST205 is included in a predetermined minute range (ST225). If variation value ⁇ P is not included in the predetermined minute range, step ST200 is performed. It returns and repeats the process after step ST200.
- control unit 301 stops generation of drift simulation signal P in drift simulation unit 20 (ST245).
- the method of determining whether or not the fluctuation value ⁇ P is included in the predetermined minute range can also appropriately determine that the drift of the detection signal S caused by the repeated generation of the detection signal S has converged.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining another modification of the drift correction operation (FIGS. 5 and 6) in the input device shown in FIG.
- the flowchart shown in FIG. 8 is obtained by replacing step ST215 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 with step ST230, and other steps are the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.
- the drift correction operation according to the flowchart of FIG. 8 when the state in which the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P is small continues for a predetermined time or longer, the update of the correction value by the drift correction is stopped.
- the correction unit 302 determines whether or not the state where the variation value ⁇ P calculated in step ST205 is included in the predetermined minute range continues for a predetermined time T3 or more (ST230), and this state is the time T3 or longer. When not continuing, it returns to step ST200 and repeats the process after step ST200.
- the control unit 301 stops the generation of the drift simulation signal P in the drift simulation unit 20 (ST245). As described above, even in the method of determining the duration of the state in which the variation value ⁇ P is included in the predetermined minute range, it is appropriately determined that the drift of the detection signal S caused by the repeated generation of the detection signal S has converged. it can.
- FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a modification of the operation (FIG. 4) for repeatedly generating a detection signal in the input device shown in FIG.
- the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 is obtained by adding step ST115 to the flowchart shown in FIG. 4, and the other steps are the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. However, in step ST120, the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7 or FIG. 8 described above is executed.
- the control unit 301 receives a command for changing the interval of repeated generation of the detection signal S in the interface unit 50 (Yes in ST110).
- the update of the correction value (FIG. 7 or FIG. 8) by the drift correction in Step ST120 is resumed.
- the correction value of the detection signal S is updated intermittently. For this reason, the drift of the detection signal S can be corrected more appropriately.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the input device according to the second embodiment.
- the detection units 10-1 to 10-n in the input device shown in FIG. 1 may be referred to as detection units 10A-1 to 10A-n (hereinafter referred to as “detection unit 10A” without distinction). 1), and the drift simulator 20 is omitted, and the other configuration is substantially the same as that of the input device shown in FIG. (Switch circuit 103) As shown in FIG.
- the detection unit 10 ⁇ / b> A includes a switch circuit 103 in addition to the same configuration as the detection unit 10 (the detection electrode 101 and the capacitance detection circuit 102).
- the switch circuit 103 is provided in a path for transmitting the charge of the capacitor Cx between the detection electrode 101 and the capacitance detection circuit 102.
- the correction unit 302 corrects the detection signal S
- the switch circuit 103 alternately switches between the on state and the off state under the control of the control unit 301.
- the capacitance detection circuit 102 generates a normal detection signal S when the switch circuit 103 is in an on state, and operates as a circuit similar to the simulation circuit 201 described above when the switch circuit 103 is in an off state. Then, the drift simulation signal P is generated. (Operation)
- the operation of the input device according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
- FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of repeatedly generating the detection signal S in the input device shown in FIG.
- the control unit 301 alternately generates the detection signal S and the drift simulation signal P when the power is turned on or when a command for starting a detection operation is input from the interface unit 50 (Yes in ST300).
- the correction unit 302 corrects the drift of the detection signal S according to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P (ST305). Detailed operation of step ST305 will be described later.
- the control unit 301 receives a command for changing the interval of repeated generation of the detection signal S in the interface unit 50 (Yes in ST310).
- the detection signal S and the drift simulation signal P are generated alternately.
- the correction unit 302 performs drift correction of the detection signal S according to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P (ST320). Detailed operation of step ST320 will be described later.
- the control unit 301 When the command for temporarily stopping the generation of the detection signal S is input in the interface unit 50 (Yes in ST330), the control unit 301 returns to the above-described step ST300, and the command for restarting the generation of the detection signal S is the interface. The generation of the detection signal S in the detection unit 10 is stopped until it is input in the unit 50. When the generation of the detection signal S by the command is not stopped or terminated, and the power supply is not shut off (both ST330 and ST335 are No), the control unit 301 generates the detection signal S in the detection unit 10 (ST325) at regular intervals. Repeat with.
- FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the drift correction operation (ST305, FIG. 11) after the start of detection in the input device shown in FIG.
- control section 301 sets switch circuit 103 of detection sections 10A-1 to 10A-n to an on state (ST400), and generates detection signal S in detection sections 10A-1 to 10A-n (ST405).
- control section 301 sets switch circuit 103 of detection sections 10A-1 to 10A-n to the off state (ST410), and causes drift simulation signal P to be generated in detection sections 10A-1 to 10A-n (ST415).
- correction unit 302 calculates variation value ⁇ P of drift simulation signal P of detection units 10A-1 to 10A-n, respectively (ST420). .
- the correction unit 302 holds the drift simulation signals P of the detection units 10A-1 to 10A-n obtained at the beginning of the process of step ST305 in the storage unit 40 as initial values.
- the correction unit 302 subtracts the initial value from the drift simulation signal P of the detection units 10A-1 to 10A-n newly obtained in step ST415, thereby changing the variation value ⁇ P of the detection units 10A-1 to 10A-n. Is calculated.
- the correction unit 302 determines whether or not a predetermined time T1 has elapsed since the generation of the detection signal S was started in step ST300 (FIG. 11) (ST430), and when the time T1 has not elapsed. Returning to step ST400, the above-described processing is repeated.
- the control unit 301 sets the switch circuits 103 of the detection units 10A-1 to 10A-n to the on state (ST460). ) Stops the generation of the drift simulation signal P in the detection units 10A-1 to 10A-n (enables the generation of the detection signal S).
- the correction unit 302 stops the correction of the detection signal S according to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P, but the correction value Sc calculated last in step ST425 remains as it is. Stored in the storage unit 40.
- the correction unit 302 subtracts a certain correction value Sc held in the storage unit 40 from the detection signal S.
- step ST305 When a command for temporarily stopping the generation of the detection signal S is input to the interface unit 50 in the process of step ST305 (Yes in ST450), the control unit 301 returns to step ST300 described above. Further, when a command for ending the generation of the detection signal S is input to the interface unit 50 (Yes in ST455), the processing unit 30 ends the process related to the generation of the detection signal S.
- FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the drift correction operation (ST320, FIG. 11) after changing the detection interval in the input device shown in FIG.
- the flowchart shown in FIG. 13 is obtained by replacing step ST430 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 12 with step ST435, and the other steps are the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.
- the correcting unit 302 determines whether or not a predetermined time T2 has elapsed since the generation interval of the detection signal S was changed in step ST310 (FIG. 11) (ST435), and when the time T2 has not elapsed. Returning to step ST400, the processes after step ST400 are repeated.
- control unit 301 sets switch circuits 103 of detection units 10A-1 to 10A-n to the on state (ST460). ) Stops the generation of the drift simulation signal P in the detection units 10A-1 to 10A-n (enables the generation of the detection signal S).
- the switch circuit 103 is provided on the path for transmitting the charge of the capacitor Cx between the detection electrode 101 and the capacitance detection circuit 102.
- a detection signal S is generated in the capacitance detection circuit 102
- a drift simulation signal P is generated in the capacitance detection circuit 102.
- the switch circuit 103 is alternately switched between the on state and the off state. Therefore, the capacitance detection circuit 102 detects the detection signal S and the drift simulation. Signal P And are generated alternately.
- the electrostatic capacitance detection circuit 102 can be used for both the generation of the detection signal S and the generation of the drift simulation signal P, the circuit configuration can be simplified.
- the variation values ⁇ P of the plurality of drift simulation signals P generated in the capacitance detection circuits 102 of the plurality of detection units 10A are respectively calculated, and the plurality of calculated variations are calculated.
- the detection signal S is corrected according to the sum Z of the values ⁇ P. Since the sum Z obtained by adding the fluctuation values ⁇ P of the plurality of drift simulation signals P is larger than the fluctuation value ⁇ P of one drift simulation signal P, the detection signal depends on the sum Z. By correcting S, the accuracy of drift correction can be increased. (Modification) Next, a modified example of the input device according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining a modification of the drift correction operation (FIGS. 12 and 13) in the input apparatus shown in FIG.
- the flowchart shown in FIG. 14 is obtained by replacing step ST430 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 12 with step ST440, and other steps are the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.
- the update of the correction value by the drift correction is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the detection start time or the detection interval change time.
- the drift correction operation according to the flowchart when the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P becomes small, the update of the correction value by the drift correction is stopped.
- the correction unit 302 determines whether or not the sum Z of the fluctuation values ⁇ P calculated in step ST425 is included in a predetermined minute range (ST440), and the sum Z of the fluctuation values ⁇ P is included in the predetermined minute range. If not, the process returns to step ST400, and the processes after step ST400 are repeated.
- the control unit 301 sets the switch circuit 103 of the detection units 10A-1 to 10A-n to the on state, and the drift simulation signal P Generation is stopped (ST460).
- FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining another modification of the drift correction operation (FIGS. 12 and 13) in the input device shown in FIG.
- the flowchart shown in FIG. 15 is obtained by replacing step ST430 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 12 with step ST445, and the other steps are the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.
- the update of the correction value by the drift correction is stopped when the state in which the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P is small continues for a predetermined time or more. That is, the correction unit 302 determines whether or not the state where the sum Z of the fluctuation values ⁇ P calculated in step ST425 is included in a predetermined minute range continues for a predetermined time T3 or more (ST445).
- step ST4 the control unit 301 turns on the switch circuit 103 of the detection units 10A-1 to 10A-n. And the generation of the drift simulation signal P is stopped (ST460).
- FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining a modification of the operation (FIG. 11) for repeatedly generating a detection signal in the input device shown in FIG.
- the flowchart shown in FIG. 16 is obtained by adding step ST315 to the flowchart shown in FIG. 11, and other steps are the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. However, in step ST320, the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14 or FIG. 15 described above is executed.
- the control unit 301 receives a command for changing the interval of repeated generation of the detection signal S in the interface unit 50 (Yes in ST310).
- the update of the correction value of the detection signal S is continuously stopped for a predetermined time T4 or more (Yes in ST315), the update of the correction value by the drift correction in Step ST320 (FIG. 14 or FIG. 15) is resumed. Is done. Thereby, even when there is no start of repetitive generation of the detection signal S (ST300) and no change in the generation interval of the detection signal S (ST310), the correction value of the detection signal S is updated intermittently. For this reason, the drift of the detection signal S can be corrected more appropriately.
- the capacitance (also referred to as self-capacitance) of the capacitor Cx generated between the detection electrode 101 and the object 1 is detected. It is not limited to.
- the detection unit may detect the capacitance (also referred to as mutual capacitance) of a capacitor formed between the electrodes.
- the detection method of the proximity of the object in the detection unit is not limited to the capacitance method, and other methods (resistance method, electromagnetic induction method, etc.) may be used.
- the input device repetitively generates detection signals S1 to Sn according to the degree of proximity of the object 1, and detection units 10-1 to 10-10.
- the correction unit 302 corrects the detection signals S1 to Sn according to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal P.
- the detection signal drifts due to repetitive generation of the detection signal in the detection unit.
- a drift simulation signal that generates a variation having a correlation with the drift is generated.
- iterative generation of the detection signal in the detection unit is started or when the interval of repeated generation of the detection signal in the detection unit is changed, the above-described drift occurs in the detection signal.
- At least one of the detection signals is corrected according to the variation of the drift simulation signal. Therefore, detection signal drift due to repeated generation of the detection signal is appropriately corrected.
- the correction unit is configured such that when the first time has elapsed since the start of the repetitive generation of the detection signal in the detection unit and when the interval of the repetitive generation of the detection signal in the detection unit is changed, The update of the correction value of the detection signal according to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal may be stopped in at least one when two hours have elapsed.
- the drift simulating unit may stop generating the drift simulating signal when the correction unit stops updating the correction value of the detection signal according to the fluctuation of the drift simulating signal.
- the correction unit detects the drift simulation signal when the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal is included in a predetermined minute range, or when the fluctuation simulation signal is included in the minute range for a third time or longer.
- the update of the correction value of the detection signal according to the fluctuation may be stopped.
- the drift simulating unit may stop generating the drift simulating signal when the correction unit stops updating the correction value of the detection signal according to the fluctuation of the drift simulating signal.
- the drift simulation signal is changed according to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal.
- the update of the correction value of the detected signal is stopped, and the generation of the drift simulation signal is also stopped. Therefore, the power consumption accompanying the generation of the drift simulation signal is reduced.
- the correction unit may resume the update of the correction value of the detection signal according to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal when the update of the correction value of the detection signal is stopped for the fourth time or longer.
- the detection unit repeatedly generates a detection electrode that forms a capacitor whose capacitance changes in accordance with the proximity of the object, and a detection signal corresponding to the charge of the capacitor transmitted through the detection electrode. And a capacitance detection circuit.
- the drift simulation unit may include a simulation circuit that can generate a detection signal corresponding to the charge of the capacitor transmitted through the detection electrode. The simulation circuit may repeatedly generate the drift simulation signal without being connected to the detection electrode.
- a capacitor whose capacitance changes according to the proximity of the object is formed in the detection electrode.
- a detection signal corresponding to the charge of the capacitor transmitted through the detection electrode is repeatedly generated.
- the simulation circuit if it is connected to the detection electrode, it is possible to generate a detection signal corresponding to the charge of the capacitor transmitted through the detection electrode, but the generation of the drift simulation signal is connected to the detection electrode. It is done iteratively with no state. Therefore, when the drift simulation signal is generated repeatedly, the drift simulation signal does not vary according to the proximity of the object to the detection electrode, whereas the drift of the detection signal due to the repeated generation of the detection signal does not occur. As a result, the drift simulation signal has a correlation.
- the simulation circuit may repeatedly generate the drift simulation signal at the same interval as the detection signal is repeatedly generated in the capacitance detection circuit.
- the detection signal generation interval in the capacitance detection circuit and the drift simulation signal generation interval in the simulation circuit are the same, the correlation between the detection signal drift and the drift simulation signal fluctuation is correlated. Increases nature.
- the detection unit is provided in a path for transmitting the charge of the capacitor between the detection electrode and the capacitance detection circuit, and when the correction signal is corrected by the correction unit, the on state and the off state are alternately switched.
- a switch circuit may be included.
- the capacitance detection circuit may generate a detection signal when the switch circuit is in an on state, and may generate a drift simulation signal as a simulation circuit when the switch circuit is in an off state.
- the switch circuit is provided in the path for transmitting the charge of the capacitor between the detection electrode and the capacitance detection circuit.
- a detection signal is generated in the capacitance detection circuit
- a drift simulation signal is generated in the capacitance detection circuit.
- the switch circuit is alternately switched between the on state and the off state, so that the detection signal and the drift simulation signal are alternately generated in the capacitance detection circuit.
- the input device may include a plurality of detection units.
- the switch circuits of the plurality of detection units may be turned off during the same period.
- the correction unit calculates the fluctuations of the plurality of drift simulation signals generated by the capacitance detection circuits of the plurality of detection units for each period in which the switch circuit is in the OFF state.
- the detection signal may be corrected according to the sum.
- the fluctuations of the plurality of drift simulation signals generated in the capacitance detection circuits of the plurality of detection units are respectively calculated, and the detection signal is generated according to the sum of the calculated fluctuations of the plurality of drift simulation signals. It is corrected. Since the sum of the fluctuations of the plurality of drift simulation signals is larger than the fluctuation of one drift simulation signal, the correction accuracy is improved by correcting the detection signal in accordance with the sum of the fluctuations.
- a second aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for controlling an input device that inputs information according to the proximity of an object.
- the input device has a correlation with respect to a detection unit that generates a detection signal corresponding to the degree of proximity of an object, and a drift of the detection signal caused by the detection signal being repeatedly generated in the detection unit.
- a drift simulating unit that generates a drift simulating signal that causes fluctuations.
- the detection signal is repeatedly generated in the detection unit, the detection signal is repeatedly generated in the detection unit, and the interval of the detection signal is repeatedly generated in the detection unit is changed. In at least one of the cases, the detection signal is corrected in accordance with the variation of the drift simulation signal.
- the update of the correction value of the detection signal according to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal may be stopped.
- the control method includes the drift simulation signal when the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal is included in a predetermined minute range, or when the state where the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal is included in the minute range continues for a third time or more.
- the updating of the correction value of the detection signal according to the fluctuation of the image signal may be stopped.
- control method may include stopping the generation of the drift simulation signal in the drift simulation unit when the update of the correction value of the detection signal corresponding to the fluctuation of the drift simulation signal is stopped.
- the third aspect of the present disclosure relates to a program for causing a computer to execute the input device control method according to the second aspect.
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生じる。特に電源投入の直後は、検出回路の内部の発熱がゼロの状態にあるため、検出動作の反復に伴う検出結果のドリフトが大きくなり易い。
以下、第1の実施形態に係る入力装置について図面を参照しながら説明する。
(検出部10)
検出部10-i(iは1からnまでの整数を示す。)は、物体1(指など)の近接度合に応じた検出信号Si(以下、区別せずに「検出信号S」と記す場合がある。)を生成する。検出部10は、処理部30の後述する制御部301の制御に従って、検出信号Sを反復的に生成する。
xの静電容量とに比例した電荷の変化が生じる。キャパシタCxにおける電荷の変化は、キャパシタCf1における電荷の変化とほぼ等しい。その結果、キャパシタCf1に生じる交流電圧は、キャパシタCxの静電容量に概ね比例した振幅を持つ。演算増幅器110の出力電圧Vo1は、キャパシタCf1に生じる交流電圧と駆動電圧Vd1との和に相当する電圧となる。
生容量Cp1が存在する。この寄生容量Cp1はキャパシタCxと並列に接続されるため、検出信号Sが表す静電容量の値は寄生容量Cp1の分だけ大きくなる。上述した回路内部の発熱によって寄生容量Cp1の静電容量が変化すると(一般的には温度上昇に伴って静電容量が増大する)、その変化に応じて検出信号Sのドリフトが生じる。
(ドリフト模擬部20)
ドリフト模擬部20は、検出部10において検出信号Sが反復的に生成されることに起因する検出信号Sのドリフトに対して相関性を有した変動を生じるドリフト模擬信号Pを生成する。ドリフト模擬部20は、処理部30の後述する制御部301の制御に従って、ドリフト模擬信号Pを反復的に生成する。
(処理部30)
処理部30は、入力装置の全体的な動作を制御する回路であり、例えば、記憶部40に格納されたプログラム401の命令コードに従って処理を行うコンピュータや、特定の機能を実現するように構成された専用のハードウェア(ロジック回路等)を含んで構成される。処理部30の処理は、全てコンピュータにおいてプログラム401に基づいて実現してもよいし、その少なくとも一部を専用のハードウェアで実現してもよい。
などに応じて、検出信号S1~Snの反復的な生成間隔を変更したり、検出信号S1~Snの生成を停止したり、検出信号S1~Snの生成を再開したりする制御を行う。
(記憶部40)
記憶部40は、処理部30において処理に使用される定数データや、処理の過程で一時的に参照される変数データを記憶する。また記憶部40は、処理部30のコンピュータによって実行されるプログラム401を記憶する。記憶部40は、例えば、DRAMやSRAMなどの揮発性メモリ、フラッシュメモリなどの不揮発性メモリ、ハードディスクなどの磁気記憶装置のうち少なくとも1つ含んで構成される。
(インターフェース部50)
インターフェース部50は、入力装置と他の制御装置(入力装置を搭載する情報機器のコントロール用ICなど)との間でデータをやり取りするための回路である。処理部30は、記憶部40に記憶される情報(物体1の座標の情報など)をインターフェース部50から図示しない制御装置へ出力する。また、インターフェース部50は、処理部30のコンピュータにおいて実行されるプログラム401を、光ディスクやUSBメモリなどの非一時的記録媒体やネットワーク上のサーバなどから取得して、記憶部40にロードしてもよい。
(動作)
ここで、上述した構成を有する入力装置の動作について、図4~図6のフローチャートを参照して説明する。
詳細な動作については後述する。
、制御部301は、検出部10における検出信号Sの生成(ST125)を一定の間隔で反復する。
る。
生成の間隔が変更されてから時間T2が経過した場合(ST220のYes)、制御部301は、ドリフト模擬部20におけるドリフト模擬信号Pの生成を停止する(ST245)。この場合、補正部302は、ドリフト模擬信号Pの変動に応じた検出信号Sの補正値Scの更新を停止する。
る。
(変形例)
次に、第1の実施形態に係る入力装置の変形例について図7~図9のフローチャートを参照して説明する。
時間T3以上継続しているか否かを判定し(ST230)、この状態が時間T3以上継続していない場合はステップST200に戻って、ステップST200以降の処理を繰り返す。変動値ΔPが所定の微小範囲に含まれる状態が時間T3以上継続した場合(ステップST230のYes)、制御部301は、ドリフト模擬部20におけるドリフト模擬信号Pの生成を停止する(ST245)。このように、変動値ΔPが所定の微小範囲に含まれた状態の継続時間を判定する方法でも、検出信号Sの反復的な生成に起因する検出信号Sのドリフトが収束したことを適切に判定できる。
リフトがより適切に補正され易くなる。
<第2の実施形態>
次に、第2の実施形態に係る入力装置について説明する。図10は、第2の実施形態に係る入力装置の構成の一例を示す図である。図10に示す入力装置は、図1に示す入力装置における検出部10-1~10-nを検出部10A-1~10A-n(以下、区別せずに「検出部10A」と記す場合がある。)に置換し、ドリフト模擬部20を省略したものであり、他の構成は概ね図1に示す入力装置と同じである。
(スイッチ回路103)
検出部10Aは、図10において示すように、検出部10と同様な構成(検出電極101、静電容量検出回路102)に加えて、スイッチ回路103を含む。スイッチ回路103は、検出電極101と静電容量検出回路102との間においてキャパシタCxの電荷を伝送する経路に設けられている。スイッチ回路103は、補正部302において検出信号Sの補正が行われる場合、制御部301の制御に従ってオン状態とオフ状態とを交互に切り替える。静電容量検出回路102は、スイッチ回路103がオン状態の場合に通常の検出信号Sを生成する一方、スイッチ回路103がオフ状態の場合には、既に説明した模擬
回路201と同様な回路として動作し、ドリフト模擬信号Pを生成する。
(動作)
第2の実施形態に係る入力装置の動作について、図11~図13のフローチャートを参照して説明する。
補正部302は、ステップST310(図11)において検出信号Sの生成の間隔が変更されてから所定の時間T2が経過したか否かを判定し(ST435)、時間T2が経過していない場合はステップST400に戻って、ステップST400以降の処理を繰り返す。検出信号Sの生成の間隔が変更されてから時間T2が経過した場合(ST435のYes)、制御部301は、検出部10A-1~10A-nのスイッチ回路103をオン状態に設定し(ST460)、検出部10A-1~10A-nにおけるドリフト模擬信号Pの生成を停止する(検出信号Sの生成を有効にする)。
とが交互に生成される。これにより、静電容量検出回路102を検出信号Sの生成とドリフト模擬信号Pの生成とに兼用できるため、回路構成を簡易化することができる。
(変形例)
次に、第2の実施形態に係る入力装置の変形例について図14~図16のフローチャートを参照して説明する。
が小さくなった場合にドリフト補正による補正値の更新が停止される。すなわち、補正部302は、ステップST425で算出した変動値ΔPの和Zが所定の微小範囲に含まれるか否かを判定し(ST440)、変動値ΔPの和Zが所定の微小範囲に含まれない場合はステップST400に戻って、ステップST400以降の処理を繰り返す。変動値ΔPの和Zが所定の微小範囲に含まれる場合(ステップST440のYes)、制御部301は検出部10A-1~10A-nのスイッチ回路103をオン状態に設定し、ドリフト模擬信号Pの生成を停止させる(ST460)。このように、変動値ΔPの和Zが所定の微小
範囲に含まれたか否かを判定する方法でも、検出信号Sの反復的な生成に起因する検出信号Sのドリフトが収束したことを適切に判定できる。
含まれる状態が、所定の時間T3以上継続しているか否かを判定し(ST445)、この状態が時間T3以上継続していない場合はステップST400に戻って、ステップST400以降の処理を繰り返す。変動値ΔPの和Zが所定の微小範囲に含まれる状態が時間T3以上継続した場合(ステップST445のYes)、制御部301は、検出部10A-1~10A-nのスイッチ回路103をオン状態に設定し、ドリフト模擬信号Pの生成を停止させる(ST460)。このように、変動値ΔPの和Zが所定の微小範囲に含まれた状態の継続時間を判定する方法でも、検出信号Sの反復的な生成に起因する検出信号Sの
ドリフトが収束したことを適切に判定できる。
また、検出部における物体の近接度合の検出方式は、静電容量方式に限定されるものではなく、他の方式(抵抗方式、電磁誘導方式など)でもよい。
信号のドリフトに対して相関性を有したドリフト模擬信号の変動が生じる。
出信号を補正することとを有する。
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- 物体の近接に応じた情報を入力する入力装置であって、
物体の近接度合に応じた検出信号を反復的に生成する検出部と、
前記検出部において前記検出信号が反復的に生成されることに起因する前記検出信号のドリフトに対して相関性を有した変動を生じるドリフト模擬信号を生成するドリフト模擬部と、
前記検出部における前記検出信号の反復的な生成が開始された場合、及び、前記検出部における前記検出信号の反復的な生成の間隔が変更された場合の少なくとも一方において
、前記ドリフト模擬信号の変動に応じて前記検出信号を補正する補正部とを有する入力装置。 - 前記補正部は、前記検出部における前記検出信号の反復的な生成が開始されてから第1時間が経過した場合、及び、前記検出部における前記検出信号の反復的な生成の間隔が変更されてから第2時間が経過した場合の少なくとも一方において、前記ドリフト模擬信号の変動に応じた前記検出信号の補正値の更新を停止する、
請求項1に記載の入力装置。 - 前記補正部は、前記ドリフト模擬信号の変動が所定の微小範囲に含まれる場合、又は、前記ドリフト模擬信号の変動が前記微小範囲に含まれる状態が第3時間以上続いた場合に、前記ドリフト模擬信号の変動に応じた前記検出信号の補正値の更新を停止する、
請求項1に記載の入力装置。 - 前記補正部は、前記検出信号の補正値の更新を第4時間以上継続して停止した場合、前記ドリフト模擬信号の変動に応じた前記検出信号の補正値の更新を再開する、
請求項3に記載の入力装置。 - 前記ドリフト模擬部は、前記補正部において前記ドリフト模擬信号の変動に応じた前記検出信号の補正値の更新が停止される場合、前記ドリフト模擬信号の生成を停止する、
請求項2乃至4の何れか一項に記載の入力装置。 - 前記検出部は、
物体の近接度合に応じて静電容量が変化するキャパシタを形成する検出電極と、
前記検出電極を介して伝送される前記キャパシタの電荷に応じた前記検出信号を反復的に生成する静電容量検出回路とを含み、
前記ドリフト模擬部は、前記検出電極に接続されたならば、当該検出電極を介して伝送される前記キャパシタの電荷に応じた前記検出信号を生成可能な模擬回路を含み、
前記模擬回路は、前記検出電極に接続されていない状態で前記ドリフト模擬信号を反復的に生成する、
請求項1乃至5の何れか一項に記載の入力装置。 - 前記模擬回路は、前記静電容量検出回路における前記検出信号の反復的な生成の間隔と同じ間隔で前記ドリフト模擬信号を反復的に生成する、
請求項6に記載の入力装置。 - 前記検出部は、前記検出電極と前記静電容量検出回路との間において前記キャパシタの電荷を伝送する経路に設けられ、前記補正部において前記検出信号の補正が行われる場合にオン状態とオフ状態とを交互に切り替えるスイッチ回路を含み、
前記静電容量検出回路は、前記スイッチ回路がオン状態の場合に前記検出信号を生成する一方、前記スイッチ回路がオフ状態の場合には前記模擬回路として前記ドリフト模擬信号を生成する、
請求項6又は7に記載の入力装置。 - 前記検出部を複数有し、
前記複数の検出部の前記スイッチ回路が同じ期間にオフ状態となり、
前記補正部は、前記スイッチ回路がオフ状態となる期間ごとに、前記複数の検出部の前記静電容量検出回路が生成した複数の前記ドリフト模擬信号の変動をそれぞれ算出し、算出した複数の前記ドリフト模擬信号の変動の和に応じて前記検出信号を補正する、
請求項8に記載の入力装置。 - 物体の近接に応じた情報を入力する入力装置の制御方法であって、
前記入力装置は、
物体の近接度合に応じた検出信号を生成する検出部と、
前記検出部において前記検出信号が反復的に生成されることに起因する前記検出信号のドリフトに対して相関性を有した変動を生じるドリフト模擬信号を生成するドリフト模擬部とを有し、
前記制御方法は、
前記検出部において前記検出信号を反復的に生成することと、
前記検出部における前記検出信号の反復的な生成を開始した場合、及び、前記検出部における前記検出信号の反復的な生成の間隔を変更した場合の少なくとも一方において、
前記ドリフト模擬信号の変動に応じて前記検出信号を補正することとを有する、
入力装置の制御方法。 - 前記検出部における前記検出信号の反復的な生成を開始してから第1時間が経過した場合、及び、前記検出部における前記検出信号の反復的な生成の間隔を変更してから第2時間が経過した場合の少なくとも一方において、前記ドリフト模擬信号の変動に応じた前記検出信号の補正値の更新を停止することを有する、
請求項10に記載の入力装置の制御方法。 - 前記ドリフト模擬信号の変動が所定の微小範囲に含まれる場合、又は、前記ドリフト模擬信号の変動が前記微小範囲に含まれる状態が第3時間以上続いた場合に、前記ドリフト模擬信号の変動に応じた前記検出信号の補正値の更新を停止することを有する、
請求項10に記載の入力装置の制御方法。 - 前記ドリフト模擬信号の変動に応じた前記検出信号の補正値の更新を停止した場合に、前記ドリフト模擬部における前記ドリフト模擬信号の生成を停止することを有する、
請求項12に記載の入力装置の制御方法。 - 請求項10乃至13の何れか一項に記載の入力装置の制御方法をコンピュータに実行させるためのプログラム。
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