TW201508620A - Input devices of the computer - Google Patents

Abstract

An input device of the computer which includes a touch panel, a processor, and a memory module, the touch panel that electric connect with the processor and the memory module, the operation surface of the touch panel have a change control area and a touch sensing area, the change control area output a change signal, the change signal through the processor controlled plurality virtual keyboard pattern that storage into the memory module, making the virtual keyboard pattern to show on the touch sensing area separately, and input signal of the virtual keyboard pattern through the processor to foreign output.

Description

Computer input device

A computer input device, especially a computer input device that can quickly switch between various virtual keyboards for operation control or information input.

In recent years, electronic products have generally used touch panels for operation and information input, such as smart phones, tablets, notebook computers, desktop computers, and AIO (All-in one) computers. If these computers use a flat panel display, they need to be equipped with a keyboard and a mouse for information input and operation control. If a touch display is used, a virtual keyboard is required to perform input and operation operations. The keyboard used with the flat-panel display is mainly a physical keyboard, which needs to occupy a certain space, and the fixed form of the keyboard cannot be arbitrarily changed. For the current diversified use mechanism of the computer, the inconvenience of use may be caused. For example, using a computer to play games, special commercial use, industrial use or medical use, etc., requires a game-specific keyboard or a professional keyboard, which causes the peripheral equipment to be increased and the assembly and installation inconvenient. In addition, virtual keyboards are mainly used in portable products. These products are limited by the size of the screen to split the virtual keyboard to avoid covering all screen displays. Usually, there are English input buttons, Chinese input buttons, numeric buttons or It is a symbol button, etc. The input operation not only needs to be switched continuously, but also has to endure the inconvenience of the touch area of the button being small and misleading. Moreover, there is no professional keyboard configuration, which causes the input operation to be obviously inconvenient.

In view of this, it is necessary to provide a computer input device that can be used in combination with a variety of computers and that is easy to input and operate.

A computer input device includes a touch panel, a processor, and a memory module. The touch panel is electrically connected to the processor and the memory module. The touch panel has a switching control area on an operation surface thereof. And a touch sensing area, the switching control area outputs a switching signal, and the switching signal controls the plurality of virtual keyboard patterns stored in the memory module by the processor, so that the virtual keyboard pattern is respectively displayed on the touch panel In the touch sensing area, an input signal of the virtual keyboard pattern is externally outputted by the processor.

Compared with the prior art, the computer input device of the present invention displays the virtual keyboard pattern stored in the memory module in the touch sensing area of the touch panel, so that the virtual keyboard pattern can be completely and obviously filled in the touch. On the control panel, it is convenient to input and touch information through the virtual keyboard pattern.

10‧‧‧Input device

12‧‧‧Touch panel

122‧‧‧Operating surface

1222‧‧‧Switch control area

1224‧‧‧Touch sensing area

14‧‧‧ Processor

16‧‧‧Memory Module

162‧‧‧Virtual keyboard pattern

20‧‧‧Electronic devices

30‧‧‧Note Computer

32‧‧‧ Display screen

1 is a block diagram showing the setting function of the computer input device of the present invention.

2 is a front elevational view of a touch panel of the computer input device of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a front elevational view of an embodiment of the computer input device of the present invention.

The present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 and FIG. 2, FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a computer input device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the touch panel of the computer input device of the present invention. The input device 10 includes a touch panel 12 , a processor 14 , and a memory module 16 . The touch panel 12 is electrically connected to the processor 14 and the memory module 16 . The touch panel 12 has an operation surface 122. The operation surface 122 is located on the top surface of the touch panel 12, and the input and touch operations of information are performed through the operation surface 122. The operating surface 122 is transmitted to the electronic device 20 by the operation of the processor 14 by the operation signal and the operation signal generated by the touch operation. The electronic device 20 has a display screen (not shown in FIG. 1) through the display screen. The input information of the operation signal and the condition of the touch operation are displayed. The transmission of the operation signal between the processor 14 and the electronic device 20 is performed by wire or wireless. In addition, the operation signal generated by the operation surface 122 includes a switching signal input to the keyboard, and the input keyboard switching signal is processed by the processor 14 to control the memory module 16 to store the complex virtual keyboard pattern 162 for switching. The virtual keyboard pattern 162 is classified by an application category including a general computer use class, a game-specific class, and a professional use class. The virtual keyboard pattern 162 of various types of applications can effectively satisfy various input requirements of the user.

The operation surface 122 of the touch panel 12 has a switching control area 1222 and a touch sensing area 1224. The switching control area 1222 is disposed at a peripheral position of the operating surface 122. The touch sensing area 1224 is disposed in the operation. The central position of the surface 122, the area of the switching control area 1222 is smaller than the area of the touch sensing area 1224, and the switching control area 1222 and the touch sensing area 1224 are coextensive with the operating surface 122. The switching control area 1222 is activated to generate an input keyboard switching signal. The input keyboard switching signal is processed by the processing of the processor 14. The processor 14 controls the memory module 16 to display the stored virtual keyboard pattern 162. The touch sensing region 1224 of the operating surface 122. When the user needs to replace the different input keyboards for use, the switching control area 1222 can be touched again to perform the conversion of the virtual keyboard pattern 162. The virtual keyboard pattern 162 is classified and stored by the application type, so that the switching control area 1222 can output the input keyboard switching signal by means of the application type, and the processor 14 can control the memory mode according to the switching signal. The virtual keyboard pattern 162 in the group 16 is displayed, so that the replacement operation of the virtual keyboard pattern 162 is extremely convenient. The keyboard pattern of the virtual keyboard pattern 162 can fully utilize the touch sensing area 1224 at the central position of the operating surface 122 for obvious and complete arrangement, so as to make the touch operation easier during input and avoid narrow button area. Small mistakes have occurred. Therefore, the input device 10 of the present invention has the problem that the current input keyboard of the electronic product cannot be changed when the keyboard is built, or that the touch panel has both image display and information input, and the input keyboard is too small to input inconveniently when used together.

Please refer to FIG. 3 again, which is a front view of an embodiment of the computer input device of the present invention. In the embodiment, the electronic device 20 is a notebook computer 30, and the input device 10 is applied to the notebook computer 30. The processor 14 and the memory module 16 of the input device 10 can be electrically connected to the motherboard of the notebook computer 30, so that the operation surface 122 of the touch panel 12 is generated according to the input information and the touch operation. The operation signal can be directly transmitted to the notebook computer 30, and the input status of the operation signal is displayed by the display screen 32 of the notebook computer 30. The touch panel 12 is disposed on an opposite side of the display screen 32 of the notebook computer 30. The touch panel 12 has the same size as the display screen 32. On the operating surface 122 of the touch panel 12, the switching control area 1222 is disposed at an upper edge position of the operating surface 122, and the operating surface 122 is disposed other than the switching control area 1222. It belongs to the position of the touch sensing area 1224. A plurality of switching buttons (not shown) are disposed in the switching control area 1222, and the virtual keyboard pattern 162 stored in the memory module 16 can be selectively displayed and controlled by the switching button. The switch button in the switch control area 1222 includes a directory button, a common button, a return button, a forward button, a confirmation button, and a clear button, wherein the directory button is used to store the virtual memory in the memory module 16 according to the application category. The name of the keyboard pattern 162 is displayed in the touch sensing area 1224 to provide a user with a touch selection. The commonly used button is used to store the name of the virtual keyboard pattern 162 commonly used by the user. The back button or forward button is used to reply to the last touch information or to the next touch information. The confirmation button is used to confirm that the virtual keyboard pattern 162 selected by the user can input and operate information on the touch sensing area 1224. The clear button is used to eliminate the virtual keyboard pattern 162 displayed on the touch sensing area 1224. For example, after the user displays the name of the virtual keyboard pattern 162 stored in the memory module 16 through the directory button, the user can select one of the virtual keyboard patterns 162 (such as selecting a text input keyboard), and is selected. The virtual keyboard pattern 162 is displayed in the touch sensing area 1224, and the user confirms that the virtual keyboard pattern 162 of the text input keyboard can be used by the user to input the text information by pressing the confirmation button. The touch sensing area 1224 has a large area, and the virtual keyboard pattern 162 of the text input keyboard selected by the user may be included in the Chinese, English, numerals, symbols, etc., and may be displayed in a complete and obvious manner. The sensing area 1224 is touched to facilitate the operation of the user when inputting information. The user can further record the commonly used virtual keyboard pattern 162 name directory through the commonly used buttons, and provide the user with a quicker place to select a commonly used input keyboard. The user can also perform switching between the displayed virtual keyboard patterns 162 by the return button or the forward button. The user can also eliminate the displayed virtual keyboard pattern 162 by using the cancel button, so that the touch sensing area 1224 can be directly operated and controlled as a touch panel. For example, controlling the sliding displacement of the mouse cursor or the sliding control of the image on the display screen 32, or inputting information as a handwriting keyboard. The touch sensing area 1224 of the notebook computer 30 of the embodiment has a large area, and the display of the virtual keyboard pattern 162 of each type is extremely obvious, and the operation control directly as the touch panel is extremely convenient and convenient. Compared with the information input interface of the general notebook computer with a fixed keyboard and a touchpad, it is obvious that the notebook computer 30 has better practical performance in the diversity and convenience of information input.

The computer input device of the present invention can display the virtual keyboard pattern 162 stored in the memory module 16 and display the touch sensing area 1224 having a large area on the touch panel 12 to provide a variety of input keyboard interfaces. At the same time, it is convenient for the user to operate when inputting, and has the function of improving the inconvenience of the current input device.

It should be noted that the above-described embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can make other changes within the spirit of the present invention. All changes made in accordance with the spirit of the invention are intended to be included within the scope of the invention.

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10‧‧‧Input device

12‧‧‧Touch panel

14‧‧‧ Processor

16‧‧‧Memory Module

20‧‧‧Electronic devices

Claims (10)

A computer input device includes a touch panel, a processor, and a memory module. The touch panel is electrically connected to the processor and the memory module. The touch panel has a switching control area on an operation surface thereof. And a touch sensing area, the switching control area outputs a switching signal, and the switching signal controls the plurality of virtual keyboard patterns stored in the memory module by the processor, so that the virtual keyboard pattern is respectively displayed on the touch panel In the touch sensing area, an input signal of the virtual keyboard pattern is externally outputted by the processor. The computer input device of claim 1, wherein the operation surface is located on a top surface of the touch panel, and the operation signal generated by the operation of the operation surface is transmitted to an electronic device through operation of the processor. The computer input device of claim 2, wherein the electronic device has a display screen, the status of the operation signal is displayed through the display screen, and the operation signal is transmitted between the processor and the electronic device, Transfer by wired or wireless means. The computer input device of claim 1, wherein the switching control area is disposed at a peripheral position of the operating surface, and the touch sensing area is disposed at a central position of the operating surface. The computer input device of claim 4, wherein an area of the switching control area is smaller than an area of the touch sensing area, and the switching control area and the touch sensing area are coextensive with the operating surface. The computer input device of claim 1, wherein the virtual keyboard pattern is classified and stored by an application type, and the switching control area performs output of the switching signal by using the application type. The computer input device of claim 2, wherein the electronic device is a notebook computer, and the processor and the memory module are electrically connected to a motherboard of the notebook computer, the touch The panel is disposed on the opposite side of the notebook display screen, and the touch panel is the same size as the display screen area. The computer input device of claim 7, wherein the switching control area of the touch panel is disposed at an upper edge position of the operation surface, and the operation surface is other than the switching control area setting. It belongs to the touch sensing area. The computer input device of claim 8, wherein the switching control area is provided with a number of switching buttons, including a directory button, a common button, a return button, a forward button, a confirmation button, and a clear button. The computer input device of claim 9, wherein the directory button displays the name of the virtual keyboard pattern stored in the memory module according to the application category in the touch sensing area.