JP2014002996A - Input device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an input device for outputting control signals different from a coordinate instruction by a touching operation by a single finger to a touch pad.SOLUTION: An input device 1 includes: a plurality of detection areas A-E for detecting a contact to a detection surface and outputting operation signals; and non-detection areas X-Xprovided among the plurality of detection areas A-E and provided at an angle different from the detection surfaces of the adjacent detection areas A-E of the plurality of detection areas A-E, for not detecting the contact.

Description

  The present invention relates to an input device.

  As a conventional technique, there is an input device that outputs a control signal different from a coordinate instruction when a touch pad is touched with a plurality of fingers (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

  This input device includes a touch pad and a control unit, and the control unit instructs movement of a cursor or the like displayed on the display screen when the touch pad is touched with a single finger or the like. A control signal for coordinate instruction is output, and when a touch operation is performed with a plurality of fingers, a control signal different from the control signal for coordinate instruction is output.

  According to the input device described above, for example, a plurality of application windows are displayed on the display unit so as to overlap each other, and the windows corresponding to the desired application are arranged below the overlap. Even if it is difficult to specify the window, the operation is effective by outputting a control signal that displays multiple windows in parallel when touched by multiple fingers. It becomes easy to select a window.

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  However, since the input device shown in Non-Patent Document 1 needs to operate the touch pad with a plurality of fingers, for example, when employed in a touch pad provided on a vehicle handle or the like, the plurality of fingers are not operated by the handle. There are cases where problems occur in terms of driving safety.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an input device capable of outputting a control signal different from a coordinate instruction by a touch operation with a single finger on a touch pad.

One aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of detection regions that detect contact with a detection surface and output an operation signal;
When a series of contacts over two or more detection areas are detected in the plurality of detection areas and an operation signal corresponding to the series of contacts is input from the plurality of detection areas, the operation signal is predetermined. There is provided an input device including a control unit that converts the control signal into a control signal.

The input device further includes a display unit that displays a plurality of operation targets,
The control unit of the input device may change an operation target for which an operation is valid among the plurality of operation targets displayed on the display unit as the predetermined control signal.

The input device further includes a display unit that displays a plurality of operation targets,
The control unit of the input device may change an operation target mainly displayed among the plurality of operation targets displayed on the display unit as the predetermined control signal.

The input device further includes a display unit that displays a plurality of operation targets,
The control unit of the input device selects, as the predetermined control signal, a part of the plurality of operation objects displayed on the display unit for which the operation is valid and is selected. A part of the operation target may be moved to an operation target other than the operation target for which the operation is valid.

The input device further includes a display unit that displays an operation target,
The control unit of the input device moves a part of the operation target displayed on the display unit as the predetermined control signal, and the number of detection areas in which the series of contacts is made. The movement width may be changed according to the above.

  The plurality of detection regions of the input device may be provided at angles different from the detection surfaces of the adjacent detection regions.

  The plurality of detection regions of the input device may have non-detection regions that do not detect contact with the detection surface between the detection regions.

  According to the present invention, a control signal different from the coordinate instruction can be output by a touch operation with a single finger on the touch pad.

FIGS. 1A to 1C are a plan view, an α-α cross-sectional view, and a β-β cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the input device according to the first embodiment, respectively. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the information processing apparatus using the input device according to the first embodiment. FIGS. 3A to 3C are diagrams for explaining the operation content in the input device. 4A and 4B are diagrams for explaining an example of an operation performed on an image displayed on the display screen of the display unit of the information processing apparatus. 5A to 5C are β-β cross-sectional views showing modifications of the configuration of the input device. 6A to 6C are a plan view, a γ-γ cross-sectional view, and a δ-δ cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the input device according to the second embodiment, respectively. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the operation content in the input device. FIG. 8 is a diagram for describing an example of an operation performed on an image displayed on the display screen of the display unit of the information processing device. FIGS. 9A to 9C are a plan view, a λ-λ cross-sectional view, and a μ-μ cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the input device according to the third embodiment, respectively. FIGS. 10A to 10C are diagrams for explaining the operation content in the input device. 11A to 11C are diagrams for explaining an example of an operation performed on an image displayed on the display screen of the display unit of the information processing device.

(First embodiment)
(Configuration of input device)
FIGS. 1A to 1C are a plan view, an α-α cross-sectional view, and a β-β cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the input device according to the first embodiment, respectively.

This input device 1 is provided between detection areas A to E for detecting contact of an operator's finger and outputting an operation signal, and non-detection that is provided between the detection areas A to D and detection area E and does not detect contact. and a region _X a to X _D.

As an example, the detection region E is provided in parallel to the installation surface S of the input device 1. In addition, the non-detection areas X _{A to} X _D form a slope so as to surround the detection area E, and the detection areas A to _D surround the non-detection areas X _{A to} X _D in the outer circumferential direction. A slope is formed so as to go down. The boundary between the regions is preferably continuous and smooth, but may be discontinuous as long as the operator's fingertips are not caught.

The size of the input device 1 is, for example, 40 mm × 40 mm in plan view, the size of the detection region E is 26 mm × 26 mm, and the angle of the detection regions A to D and the non-detection regions X _{A to} X _D with respect to the detection region E is 45. °. The size can be changed as appropriate according to the intended use.

  The detection areas A to E of the input device 1 are, for example, touch pads that detect positions on the touched detection surface when the detection surface is touched with a part of the operator's body (for example, a finger). For example, the operator can operate the information processing apparatus 4 by operating the detection surface. As the detection regions A to E of the input device 1, for example, a well-known resistive film type, infrared type, SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) type, capacitive type touch pad, or the like can be used.

  The detection regions A to E of the input device 1 according to the present embodiment detect, for example, a change in current that is inversely proportional to the distance between the electrode provided below the detection surface and the finger when the finger approaches the detection surface. It is a capacitive touch pad that outputs as

The surface including the detection areas A to E and the non-detection areas X _{A to} X _D of the input device 1 is formed in a plate shape using, for example, PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) or glass. For the detection regions A to E, a matrix-like electrode is formed on the back surface of the detection surface, and for example, ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) is used.

  In addition, the input device 1 reads the capacitance from the electrodes on the back surface of the detection areas A to E according to the clock signal generated inside, and coordinates based on the read capacitance value (capacitance value). A value is generated and output to the control unit 2 as an operation signal.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the information processing apparatus using the input device according to the first embodiment.

  The information processing device 4 includes an input device 1 that outputs an operation signal based on an input operation (contact) by an operator, and a character that converts the operation signal input from the input device 1 into a control signal or displays on the display unit 3 And a control unit 2 including a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a GPU (Graphic Processing Unit) that output information such as images and images to the display unit 3, and a display unit 3 such as a liquid crystal display that displays characters, images, and the like. . In addition, the control part 2 may be incorporated in the input device 1 or the display part 3, and may be comprised independently.

  The control unit 2 functions as an operation signal receiving unit 20, an operation signal converting unit 21, a control signal output unit 22, a display control unit 23, and the like.

  The operation signal receiving unit 20 receives an operation signal output from the input device 1.

  The operation signal converting means 21 converts the operation signal received by the operation signal receiving means 20 into a control signal based on a table or the like (not shown) for converting the operation signal and the control signal prepared in advance.

  The control signal output means 22 outputs the control signal converted by the operation signal conversion means 21 to an external device (not shown) connected to the display control means 23 or the information processing device 4 according to the type of the control signal.

  The display control unit 23 outputs information for displaying an image on the display unit 3. Further, information for displaying an image on the display unit 3 is changed based on the control signal output by the control signal output means 22.

  The display unit 3 is a known liquid crystal display such as a TFT (Thin Film Transistor) type. The display unit 3 is connected to the control unit 2 and displays an image on the display screen based on information for displaying an image output from the control unit 2.

(Operation of the first embodiment)
Hereinafter, the operation of the information processing apparatus 4 will be described by dividing it into (1) basic operation, (2) input device operation example, and (3) image display operation example, with reference to FIGS.

(1) Basic Operation First, when power is supplied to the information processing apparatus 4 from a power source (not shown), the display control unit 23 of the control unit 2 displays an initial screen on the display unit 3.

  Next, the operator performs some operation by touching the input device 1 while viewing the initial screen of the display unit 3.

  The input device 1 detects the position touched by the operator in the detection areas A to E on the detection surface. The position is detected by reading the capacitance from the electrode in accordance with an internally generated clock signal, and the detected position is a coordinate value based on the read capacitance value (capacitance value). Is generated and output as an operation signal. The operation signal output from the input device 1 is input to the control unit 2.

  The operation signal receiving means 20 of the control unit 2 receives the input operation signal. Next, the operation signal converting unit 21 converts the operation signal received by the operation signal receiving unit 20 into a control signal based on a table for converting the operation signal and the control signal prepared in advance.

  Next, the control signal output means 22 of the control unit 2 is connected to the display control means 23 or the information processing apparatus 4 according to the type of the control signal from the control signal converted by the operation signal accepting means 20 or an external device (not shown). Output to. The control signal output means 22 also outputs a control signal when the display of the display control means 23 is changed.

  When the control signal is input from the control signal output unit 22, the display control unit 23 changes information for displaying an image on the display unit 3 based on the control signal. A specific example of the change will be described in detail in “(3) Image display operation example”.

  When the control signal output unit 22 outputs a control signal to an external device or the like, the external device operates based on the control signal.

  Below, operation with respect to the input device 1 is demonstrated concretely.

(2) Input Device Operation Example FIGS. 3A to 3C are diagrams for explaining the operation content in the input device 1.

As shown in FIG. 3A, an operation such as a coordinate instruction is input by moving the operator's index finger 5 or the like on the detection area E of the input device 1 and moving it. At this time, when the finger is moved to the end of the detection region E, the index finger 5 comes into contact with the concave portion d _A , the non-detection region X _A or the concave portion d _C , and the non-detection region X _C. It can be recognized that the index finger 5 is located at the same time. The index finger 5 does not malfunction because it does not contact the detection areas A and C (B, D). In addition, you may operate the input device 1 not only with the index finger 5 but with other fingers, and you may operate using input tools, such as a stylus pen.

Also, as shown in FIG. 3B, the operator's index finger 5 or the like is moved in contact with the detection area E of the input device 1 to get over the concave part d _A , the non-detection area X _A , and the convex part u _A. By touching the detection area A, an operation different from the coordinate instruction or the like (see “(3) Image display operation example” described later) is input. Note that the index finger 5 can move smoothly while contacting the detection area E, the recess d _A , the non-detection area X _A , the projection u _A , and the detection area A, unlike the case of overcoming the ribs and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3C, an operation such as a coordinate instruction is input by moving the operator's index finger 5 or the like on the detection area B (A, C, D) of the input device 1 and moving it. The At this time, if the finger is moved to the end of the detection area B (the boundary with A or C), the index finger 5 comes into contact with the convex portion s _A or s _B , and the operator has the index finger 5 at the end of the detection area B. Positioning can be recognized by tactile sense. Further, when the finger is moved to the edge of the detection area B (the boundary between the X _B), index finger 5 comes into contact with the protrusion u _B, the operator by tactile that the index finger 5 at the edge of the detection area B located Can be recognized. Further, since the index finger 5 does not touch the detection area E, it does not malfunction.

(3) Example of Image Display Operation FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams for explaining an example of an operation performed on an image displayed on the display screen of the display unit 3 of the information processing device 4. .

  The case where the icon display screen 30 and the map display screen 31 are displayed on the display screen of the display unit 3 by the display control means 23 as shown in FIG. A plurality of types of icons 30a to 30d are displayed on the icon display screen 30, and a map and an enlargement / reduction bar 31a for operating the enlargement / reduction of the map are displayed on the map display screen 31.

  The map display screen 31 is a screen that displays a map used in a navigation system or the like, and the icons 30 a to 30 d of the icon display screen 30 are arranged on the map display screen 31.

  When the operator performs an operation in the detection area E of the input device 1, the map is scrolled on the map display screen 31. When an operation is performed in the detection area D of the input device 1, the enlargement / reduction bar 31a of the map display screen 31 is operated, and the enlargement ratio of the displayed map is changed.

  Further, when the operator performs an operation in the detection area B of the input device 1, the icons 30a to 30d selected on the icon display screen 30 are changed.

At this time, the operator performs an operation in the detection area B of the input device 1 moves over the non-detection region X _B from the detection area B in a state where the icon 30a is selected in the detection region E in the icon display screen 30 operated As shown in FIG. 4A, the icon 30a is moved (dropped) to the map display screen 31. The arrangement position on the map display screen 31 can be moved by operating the detection area E of the input device 1.

  Note that, for example, from when the input device 1 is operated to when the icon 30a is instructed, the input device 1 outputs an operation signal according to the operation, and is received by the operation signal receiving unit 20 to be operated signal converting unit. 21 is converted into a control signal, and the control signal output means 22 outputs it to the display control means 23, and the display control means 23 performs display processing. However, in order to simplify the explanation below, the same processing is performed. Description of this process is omitted.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG.4 (b), the case where the map display screen 31 and the menu display screen 32 are displayed is demonstrated. On the menu display screen 32, menu icons 32a to 32f for changing to a screen corresponding to each function are displayed.

  When the operator performs an operation in the detection area E of the input device 1, the operation is reflected on either the map display screen 31 or the menu display screen 32. When the operation on the map display screen 31 is valid (when the map display screen 31 is an operation target), the map is scrolled, and when the operation on the menu display screen 32 is valid (menu display) When the screen 32 is an operation target), one of the menu icons 32a to 32f is selected.

For example, when the operation of the map display screen 31 is valid, the operator operation to move is made from the detection area B of the input device 1 in the detection region E overcame non-detection region X _B, that is, the detection When a series of contacts is detected from the area B to the detection area E, the operation on the map display screen 31 becomes invalid and the operation on the menu display screen 32 becomes valid.

Also, if the operation on the menu screen 32 is valid, the operator operation to move is made from the detection region D of the input device 1 in the detection region E overcame non-detection region X _D, that is, the detection When a series of contacts is detected from the region D to the detection region E, the operation on the menu display screen 32 becomes invalid and the operation on the map display screen 31 becomes valid.

  In addition to the case where the map display screen 31 and the menu display screen 32 are displayed at the same time, the ratio of displaying the screen where the operation is valid is increased, or only the screen where the operation is valid is displayed. In this way, the screen on which the display is main may be changed.

(Effects of the first embodiment)
According to the above-described embodiment, without providing ribs or the like between the detection areas A to E, each area is connected continuously or with a level difference that does not catch the finger, so the index finger 5 is in contact with each area. It can move smoothly, and an operation across a plurality of regions is possible. In addition, a control signal that detects a series of contacts across a plurality of areas and is different from a normal control signal such as coordinate instruction control, for example, a control signal for changing an operation target as shown in FIG. Can be output.

Further, for example, the detection region E end because of a recess d _A or recess d _C in the can be recognized by the contact of the fingertip of the boundary of each region to the operator.

Further, a non-detection area is provided between the detection area E and the detection areas A to D, and when the index finger 5 is positioned at the end of the detection area E, the non-detection areas X _{A to} X _D are contacted, and the detection area A Since it is configured so as not to contact ~ D, malfunction can be suppressed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from or adjusting the technical idea of the present invention. For example, the configuration of the input device 1 may be modified as shown below.

  5A to 5C are β-β cross-sectional views showing modifications of the configuration of the input device 1.

As shown to Fig.5 (a), you may comprise the cross section of the detection areas D and B (A, C) with a curved surface. Further, the non-detection regions X _{A to} X _D may be configured with curved surfaces. By configuring each surface with a curved surface, the operation across the regions is performed more smoothly.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), constituted by a polygon as a cross section of the non-detection region _{X D1, X D2} and _{X B1, X B2 (X A1} , X A2 and _{X C1, X C2)} May be. By making the polygonal shape, the boundary of the detection area E can be confirmed by the touch of the fingertip, and when performing an operation across a plurality of areas, the operation across each area is performed as compared to the case where it is not a polygonal shape. It can be moved more smoothly.

In the embodiment, the detection regions A to E have a configuration in which a matrix-like electrode is formed on the back surface of the detection surface, and the non-detection regions X _{A to} X _D are not formed on the back surface of the detection surface. As shown in FIG. 5C, electrodes are formed on the entire back surface of the detection surface, and insulating covers X _D3 , X so as not to detect contact in the areas corresponding to the non-detection areas X _{A to} X _{D B3} (X _A3 , X _C3 ) may be provided.

  Note that these modifications may be combined as appropriate.

  Further, a mechanical switch may be provided under the detection areas A to E or under the input device 1 so that different push operations can be performed on the detection areas A to E, respectively.

  In the embodiment, it has been described that the detection areas A to E are touch pads for detecting the position on the detection surface touched by the operator. However, when the operator moves a fingertip or the like while touching the detection surface In addition, the movement amount and the movement speed may be detected.

Further, without providing the non-detection areas X _A -X _D , the detection areas A to E are provided at different angles to allow the operator to recognize the boundaries of the respective areas by touching the fingertips, and to operate across a plurality of areas It is good also as a shape which becomes possible.

  In addition, the detection areas A to E are provided substantially in parallel, and between the adjacent detection areas, a non-detection area having a concave portion or a convex portion that does not hinder an operation over a plurality of areas is provided, The boundary of the region may be recognized by touching the fingertip, and the shape may be such that an operation across a plurality of regions is possible.

  Further, the surface treatment applied to the detection regions A to D may be different from the surface treatment applied to the detection region E. For example, the user may feel the surface treatment of the detection areas A to D smoothly, and the user may feel the roughness of the surface treatment of the detection area E. Or the reverse may be sufficient.

  Further, by making the detection area E variable in a direction approaching the installation surface S of the input device 1 and making the detection areas A to D variable in a direction away from the installation surface S, the detection area E and the detection areas A to D are changed. The step distance may be variable.

(Second Embodiment)
6A to 6C are a plan view, a γ-γ cross-sectional view, and a δ-δ cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the input device according to the second embodiment, respectively.

  The input device 1A includes detection areas F and G that detect contact of an operator's finger or the like and output an operation signal.

The detection areas F and G are provided in parallel to the installation surface S ′ of the input device 1 as an example. The boundary b _{0 of} each region is desirably continuous and smooth, but may be discontinuous as long as the operator's fingertips are not caught.

  The size of the input device 1A is, for example, 26 mm × 52 mm in plan view, and the sizes of the detection areas F and G are 26 mm × 26 mm. The size can be changed as appropriate according to the intended use.

  The detection areas F and G of the input device 1A are, for example, touch pads that detect the position on the detection surface when the detection surface is touched with a part of the operator's body (for example, a finger). This is a capacitive touch pad that outputs a change in current inversely proportional to the distance between an electrode provided below the detection surface and the finger as a detection signal when the finger approaches the detection surface.

  The surfaces of the detection regions F and G of the input device 1A are formed in a plate shape using, for example, PET or glass. In the detection regions F and G, a matrix electrode is formed on the back surface of the detection surface, and for example, ITO is used.

  Further, the input device 1A reads out the capacitance from the electrodes on the back surface of the detection areas F and G according to the clock signal generated inside, and coordinates based on the read out capacitance value (capacitance value). A value is generated and output to the control unit 2 as an operation signal.

  Note that the configurations of the control unit 2 and the display unit 3 of the information processing apparatus 4 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

(Operation of Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the operation of the information processing apparatus 4 according to the second embodiment will be described by dividing it into (1) an input device operation example and (2) an image display operation example, with reference to FIGS. 2 and 6 to 8. To do. The basic operation is the same as “(1) Basic operation” in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

(1) Input Device Operation Example FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining operation contents in the input device 1A.

As shown in FIG. 7, a coordinate instruction or the like described below by moving the operator's index finger 5 or the like on the detection area F of the input device 1 </ b _> A so as to contact the detection area A beyond the boundary b _0. A different operation is input.

(2) Example of Image Display Operation FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an example of an operation performed on an image displayed on the display screen of the display unit 3 of the information processing device 4.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a case where the music list display screen 33 and the music addition screen 34 are displayed on the display screen of the display unit 3 by the display control unit 23 will be described. A plurality of types of music data lists 33a to 33c are displayed on the music list display screen 33, and a folder 34a for storing user's favorite music data is displayed on the music addition screen 34.

  As an example, the music list display screen 33 is a screen for displaying a list of music data recently purchased by the user.

  When the operator performs an operation in the detection area F of the input device 1A, the music data lists 33a to 33c selected on the music list display screen 33 are changed.

At this time, the operator operates in the detection area F of the input device 1A, and moves from the detection area F to the detection area G over the boundary b ₀ with the music data list 33a selected on the music list display screen 33. When the operation is performed, the music data list 33a is moved (dropped) to the folder 34a on the music addition screen 34, as indicated by a thick arrow in FIG.

(Effect of the second embodiment)
According to the above-described embodiment, a series of contacts across a plurality of areas is detected, and a control signal different from a normal control signal such as coordinate instruction control, for example, an operation between two screens as shown in FIG. A control signal such as moving the object can be output.

(Third embodiment)
FIGS. 9A to 9C are a plan view, a λ-λ cross-sectional view, and a μ-μ cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the input device according to the third embodiment, respectively.

  The input device 1B includes detection areas H, I, and J that detect contact of an operator's finger or the like and output an operation signal.

For example, the detection areas H, I, and J are provided in parallel to the installation surface S ″ of the input device 1. The boundaries b ₁ and b ₂ of each area are preferably continuous and smooth, but the operator As long as the fingertips are not caught, they may be discontinuous.

  The size of the input device 1B is, for example, 78 mm × 26 mm in plan view, and the sizes of the detection areas H, I, and J are 26 mm × 26 mm. The size can be changed as appropriate according to the intended use.

  Note that the configurations of the control unit 2 and the display unit 3 of the information processing apparatus 4 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

(Operation of the third embodiment)
Hereinafter, the operation of the information processing apparatus 4 according to the third embodiment will be described by dividing it into (1) an input device operation example and (2) an image display operation example, with reference to FIGS. 2 and 9 to 11. To do. The basic operation is the same as “(1) Basic operation” in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

(1) Input Device Operation Example FIGS. 10A to 10C are diagrams for explaining operation contents in the input device 1B.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), an operation different from a coordinate instruction or the like corresponding to FIG. 11 (a), which will be described later, is made by moving the operator's index finger 5 or the like on the detection area H of the input device 1B. (See “(3) Image display operation example”).

Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), is moved into contact with the index finger 5 or the like of the operator on the detection region H of the input device 1B, contact movement between the detection region I beyond the boundaries b ₁ Thus, an operation different from a coordinate instruction or the like corresponding to FIG.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, the operator's index finger 5 or the like is moved in contact with the detection area H of the input device 1B, and between the detection area J beyond the boundaries b ₁ and b _2. By touching and moving, an operation different from a coordinate instruction or the like corresponding to FIG.

(2) Example of Image Display Operation FIGS. 11A to 11C are diagrams for describing an example of an operation performed on an image displayed on the display screen of the display unit 3 of the information processing device 4. .

  A case where the music list display screen 33 is displayed on the display screen of the display unit 3 by the display control unit 23 as shown in FIG. On the music list display screen 33, a plurality of types of music data lists 33a to 33c are displayed.

  As an example, the music list display screen 33 is a screen for displaying a list of music data recently purchased by the user.

  When the operator performs an operation in the detection area F of the input device 1B, the music data lists 33a to 33c selected on the music list display screen 33 are changed.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (a), when the music data list 33a indicated by the broken line 33A ′ has been originally selected by the selection frame 33A, the operator moves the FIG. 10 (a) in the detection area H of the input device 1B. When the operation of moving the finger 5 downward is performed as described in (), the selection frame 33A moves to the music data list 33b.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, when the music data list 33a indicated by the broken line 33A ′ is originally selected by the selection frame 33A, as described in FIG. When an operation of moving the finger 5 downward between the detection areas H and I of the input device 1B is performed, the selection frame 33A moves to the music data list 33e. That is, in the case of FIG. 11A, the selection frame 33A moves one frame, and in the case of FIG. 11B, the selection frame 33A moves five frames.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11C, when the music data list 33a indicated by the broken line 33A ′ is originally selected by the selection frame 33A, as described in FIG. When an operation of moving the finger 5 downward between the detection areas H and J of the input device 1B is performed, the selection frame 33A moves to the music data list 33j. That is, in the case of FIG. 11C, the selection frame 33A moves 10 frames. Note that the number of frames to be moved may be changed according to the design.

(Effect of the third embodiment)
According to the above-described embodiment, a contact with the detection region is detected, and a control signal different from a normal control signal such as coordinate instruction control, for example, in the screen as shown in FIGS. A control signal such as scrolling the operation target can be output, and the scroll width can be changed in accordance with the number of a series of contact areas across a plurality of areas.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 1A, 1B Input device 2 Control part 3 Display part 4 Information processing apparatus 5 Index finger 20 Operation signal reception means 21 Operation signal conversion means 22 Control signal output means 23 Display control means 30 Icon display screen 30a-30d Icon 31 Map display screen 31a Enlargement / reduction bar 32 Menu display screen 33 Music list display screen 33A Selection frame 34 Music addition screen 33a-33j Music data list 34a Folder AE detection area X _A -X _D non-detection area

Claims (7)

A plurality of detection areas for detecting contact with the detection surface and outputting an operation signal;
When a series of contacts over two or more detection areas are detected in the plurality of detection areas and an operation signal corresponding to the series of contacts is input from the plurality of detection areas, the operation signal is predetermined. An input device comprising: a control unit that converts the control signal into a control signal. A display unit for displaying a plurality of operation objects;
2. The input according to claim 1, wherein the control unit changes, as the predetermined control signal, an operation target for which an operation is effective among the plurality of operation targets displayed on the display unit. apparatus. A display unit for displaying a plurality of operation objects;
2. The input according to claim 1, wherein the control unit changes, as the predetermined control signal, an operation target that is mainly displayed among the plurality of operation targets displayed on the display unit. apparatus. A display unit for displaying a plurality of operation objects;
The control unit selects, as the predetermined control signal, a part of the operation objects for which the operation is valid from the plurality of operation objects displayed on the display unit, and the selected operation object The input device according to claim 1, wherein a part of the input device is moved to an operation target other than the operation target for which the operation is valid. A display unit for displaying an operation target;
The control unit moves a part of the operation target displayed on the display unit as the predetermined control signal, and moves according to the number of detection areas where the series of contacts is made. The input device according to claim 1, wherein the width of the input device is changed.   The input device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of detection regions are provided at angles different from detection surfaces of adjacent detection regions. The input device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of detection regions have non-detection regions that do not detect contact with the detection surface between the detection regions.

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