WO2009022029A1 - Mouse-type data input device with integrated alphanumeric keyboard - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a computer data input device, known in the state of the art as a mouse. Said device is used connected to a computer comprising a graphic display device, namely a computer screen and an alphanumeric keyboard. Therefore, the mouse is frequently used when working with the computer.
- a data and order input device such as a computer or computer mouse is one of the main interface means for data entry and / or execution of functions and orders by of a computer.
- a computer operator is able to perform mathematical operations and, once, the result of the mathematical operation has been obtained and displayed on the mouse screen, said result can be moved to a specific location. within a program that is being executed by the computer, for example, within a desired cell of a spreadsheet.
- the present invention seeks to solve or reduce one or more of the problems set forth above by means of an input device of data as claimed in claim 1.
- Embodiments of the invention are set forth in the dependent claims.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a data input device to an electronic device comprising a display screen and an alphanumeric keyboard such as a computer, a portable telecommunications terminal, in which the consumption of electrical energy be reduced, weight and size reduced, too, and low cost.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a data input device that does not require the visual attention of a user of the electronic device operates with a mouse connected to the electronic device.
- Yet another object of the invention is to avoid having to direct the gaze towards the mouse keyboard while using it, since the view is located on the display screen of the electronic device to which the said device is connected.
- Still another object of the invention is to provide a mouse with an ergonomic numeric / arithmetic keyboard.
- Figure 1 shows in a block diagram an agreement data entry device to the invention.
- a data input device 12 which is connectable to an electronic device 11 comprising a display screen 13, a first alphanumeric keyboard 16, a first storage memory 15, a first input / output interface 17 and a first microprocessor 14 electrically connected all the elements, for example, the device 1 1 is a computer, a portable telecommunications terminal.
- the data device 12 such as a mouse comprises a second alphanumeric keyboard 22, a second storage memory 20, a second input / output interface 18, a set of push buttons 21 and a second microprocessor 19 electrically connected all elements.
- connection between the first interface and the second interface may be an electrical connection, an air interface such as an infrared ray interface or the like.
- the electronic device is a computer comprising a display screen and an alphanumeric keyboard.
- the data input device namely, mouse also comprises a numeric, arithmetic and function keypad.
- Said keyboard is analogous and / or reproduces the numerical part of a desktop keyboard known for computers. These keys are normally found on the right side of the desktop keyboard.
- the mouse performs at least two functions, one of which is the best known which is to move and position the pointer on the computer's work screen by means of techniques widely known in the state of the art and for that reason will not be described, however, are incorporated by reference to this patent application, and a second function relating to the incorporation of the numeric and arithmetic part of a desktop keyboard.
- the calculation processor has one of its outputs connected to a screen incorporated in the mouse.
- the referred mouse in this case does not incorporate a display screen.
- a screen emerges, such as a window superimposed on the work screen previously displayed on the computer screen that makes it possible for the user to see not only the underlying text and graphics of the Initial screen, but also the data and signs written by means of the keyboard incorporated in the mouse on the computer screen, is able to visualize those operations and functions that you want to perform through the mouse. That is, the pop-up screen overlaps the existing work screen in a window environment.
- the mouse calculation processor generates and emits through one of its outputs a pop-up message that is received in a microprocessor that It includes the computer through the input / output port to which the mouse is connected through a communication interface such as cable, air interface, wireless, infrared rays or similar.
- the microprocessor is electrically connected to a memory device in which an algorithm is stored that, once, the pop-up message from the calculation processor is received, executes the aforementioned algorithm, showing a screen pop-up on the computer screen.
- the computer display screen is electrically connected to the microprocessor.
- the operator can execute all those operations and functions that the keyboard mouse can perform. [0026] In the event that the operator does not wish to perform any operation on said pop-up screen, the operator will position the pointer, governed by the mouse, on a closing or minimizing window pop-up mark.
- the mouse keyboard can be selectively placed either in a key unlock mode or in a key lock mode.
- keyboard mode the selection of any of the mouse keys causes a screen to emerge overlapping the existing work screen, in whole or in part, so that text entered using the keyboard can be displayed on the pop-up screen.
- the mouse keys are inactive and the user cannot enter any data using the mouse keyboard. In this way, the user's focus is placed on the existing work screen. Mode selection can be made by acting on an appropriate key on the mouse keyboard, for example.
- Mode selection can be made by acting on an appropriate key on the mouse keyboard, for example.
- the present invention can be implemented in a variety of computer environments comprising programmable computers that include a processor, a computer-readable storage medium, including volatile and non-volatile memory elements and / or elements of storage.
- the logic of the computer hardware that cooperates with various instruction sets is applied to the data to perform the functions described above and to generate output information.
- the programs used by the computer hardware taken as an example can preferably be implemented in various programming languages, including a high-level programming language oriented to procedures or objects for communicating with the computer.
- Each computer program is preferably stored in a storage medium or device, for example, ROM or magnetic disk, which is readable by a programmable computer for general or special use to configure and operate the computer when the medium or device of Storage is read by the computer in order to execute the procedures described above.
- the alphanumeric mouse keyboard can be considered to be implemented in a computer readable storage medium, configured with a computer program, where the storage medium thus configured causes the computer to operate in a specific and predefined manner.
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Description
Dispositivo de entrada de datos de tipo ratón con teclado alfanumérico incorporado Mouse-type data entry device with built-in alphanumeric keyboard
OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓNOBJECT OF THE INVENTION
[0001] La presente invención se refiere a un dispositivo de entrada de datos para ordenador, conocido en el estado de la técnica como ratón. Dicho dispositivo se utiliza conectado a una computadora que comprende un dispositivo de visualización gráfica, a saber, pantalla de ordenador y un teclado alfanumérico. Por lo tanto, el ratón se utiliza frecuentemente cuando se trabaja con la computadora.[0001] The present invention relates to a computer data input device, known in the state of the art as a mouse. Said device is used connected to a computer comprising a graphic display device, namely a computer screen and an alphanumeric keyboard. Therefore, the mouse is frequently used when working with the computer.
ESTADO DE LA TÉCNICA [0002] En la actualidad, un dispositivo de entrada de datos y ordenes tal como un ratón de ordenador o computadora es uno de los principales medios de interfaz para la entrada de datos y/o ejecución de funciones y ordenes por parte de una la computadora.STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE [0002] At present, a data and order input device such as a computer or computer mouse is one of the main interface means for data entry and / or execution of functions and orders by of a computer.
[0003] La solicitud de patente internacional WO2004036333 describe uno de los antedichos ratones, que incorporan un teclado numérico/aritmético y un dispositivo de visualización gráfica, que se conecta a la computadora mediante cable o de mediante una interfaz aire.[0003] International patent application WO2004036333 describes one of the aforementioned mice, which incorporate a numeric / arithmetic keyboard and a graphic display device, which is connected to the computer via cable or through an air interface.
[0004] Mediante dicho ratón, un operador de la computadora es capaz de realizar operaciones matemáticas y, una vez, el resultado de la operación matemática ha sido obtenido y visualizado en la pantalla del ratón, el referido resultado puede ser trasladado a una ubicación concreta dentro de un programa que está siendo ejecutando por la computadora, por ejemplo, dentro de una celda deseada de una hoja de cálculo.[0004] By means of said mouse, a computer operator is able to perform mathematical operations and, once, the result of the mathematical operation has been obtained and displayed on the mouse screen, said result can be moved to a specific location. within a program that is being executed by the computer, for example, within a desired cell of a spreadsheet.
[0005] Consecuentemente, el operador tiene que focalizar su sentido de la vista primero en una pantalla del ratón y, seguidamente, en una segunda pantalla del ordenador y viceversa.[0005] Consequently, the operator has to focus his sense of sight first on a mouse screen and then on a second computer screen and vice versa.
[0006] Después de algún tiempo de utilización de la computadora y el ratón con pantalla y teclado, el operador puede mostrar síntomas de cansancio que le llevarían a cometer errores. Consecuentemente, los dispositivos consumirían más energía eléctrica de la estimada para una tarea concreta.[0006] After some time of using the computer and the mouse with a screen and keyboard, the operator may show symptoms of fatigue that would lead him to make mistakes. Consequently, the devices would consume more electrical energy than was estimated for a specific task.
CARACTERIZACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNCHARACTERIZATION OF THE INVENTION
[0007] La presente invención busca resolver o reducir uno o más de los inconvenientes expuestos anteriormente por medio de un dispositivo de entrada de datos como es reivindicado en la reivindicación 1. Realizaciones de la invención son establecidas en las reivindicaciones dependientes.[0007] The present invention seeks to solve or reduce one or more of the problems set forth above by means of an input device of data as claimed in claim 1. Embodiments of the invention are set forth in the dependent claims.
[0008] Un objeto de la presente invención es proporcionar un dispositivo de entrada de datos a un dispositivo electrónico que comprende una pantalla de visualización y un teclado alfanumérico tal como una computadora, un terminal portable de telecomunicaciones, en el que el consumo de energía eléctrica sea reducido, de peso y tamaño reducido, también, y de bajo coste.[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a data input device to an electronic device comprising a display screen and an alphanumeric keyboard such as a computer, a portable telecommunications terminal, in which the consumption of electrical energy be reduced, weight and size reduced, too, and low cost.
[0009] Otro objeto de la invención es suministrar un dispositivo de entrada de datos que no precise la atención visual de un usuario del dispositivo electrónico opera con un ratón conectado a al dispositivo electrónico.[0009] Another object of the invention is to provide a data input device that does not require the visual attention of a user of the electronic device operates with a mouse connected to the electronic device.
[00010] Aun otro objeto de la invención es evitar que tenga que dirigir la mirada hacia el teclado del ratón mientras utiliza el mismo, ya que la vista está localizada sobre la pantalla de visualización del dispositivo electrónico a la que se conecta el referido dispositivo. [0010] Todavía otro objeto de la invención es proporcionar un ratón con teclado numérico/aritmético ergonómico.[00010] Yet another object of the invention is to avoid having to direct the gaze towards the mouse keyboard while using it, since the view is located on the display screen of the electronic device to which the said device is connected. [0010] Still another object of the invention is to provide a mouse with an ergonomic numeric / arithmetic keyboard.
BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LAS FIGURASBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0011] Ahora serán descritos los dispositivos que materializan la invención, a modo de ejemplo solamente, con referencia a los dibujos adjuntos, en el que: [0012] la figura 1 muestra en un diagrama de bloques un dispositivo de entrada de datos de acuerdo a la invención.[0011] The devices that materialize the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: [0012] Figure 1 shows in a block diagram an agreement data entry device to the invention.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNDESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0013] A continuación, con referencia a las figuras 1, se encuentra ilustrado un dispositivo de entrada de datos 12 que es conectable a un dispositivo electrónico 11 que comprende una pantalla de visualización 13, un primer teclado alfanumérico 16, una primera memoria de almacenamiento 15, una primera interfaz de entrada/salida 17 y un primer microprocesador 14 conectados eléctricamente todos los elementos, por ejemplo, el dispositivo 1 1 es una computadora, un terminal portable de telecomunicaciones. [0014] El dispositivo 12 de datos tal como un ratón comprende un segundo teclado alfanumérico 22, una segunda memoria de almacenamiento 20, una segunda interfaz de entrada/salida 18, un juego de pulsadores 21 y un segundo microprocesador 19 conectados eléctricamente todos ellos elementos.[0013] Next, with reference to Figs. 1, a data input device 12 is illustrated which is connectable to an electronic device 11 comprising a display screen 13, a first alphanumeric keyboard 16, a first storage memory 15, a first input / output interface 17 and a first microprocessor 14 electrically connected all the elements, for example, the device 1 1 is a computer, a portable telecommunications terminal. [0014] The data device 12 such as a mouse comprises a second alphanumeric keyboard 22, a second storage memory 20, a second input / output interface 18, a set of push buttons 21 and a second microprocessor 19 electrically connected all elements.
[0015] La conexión entre la primera interfaz y la segunda interfaz puede ser una conexión eléctrica, una interfaz aire tal como una interfaz de rayos infrarrojos o similar. [0016] Para una mejor explicación de la presente invención se tomará a modo de ejemplo que el dispositivo electrónico es una computadora que comprende una pantalla de visualización y un teclado alfanumérico.[0015] The connection between the first interface and the second interface may be an electrical connection, an air interface such as an infrared ray interface or the like. [0016] For a better explanation of the present invention it will be taken as an example that the electronic device is a computer comprising a display screen and an alphanumeric keyboard.
[0017] El dispositivo de entrada de datos, a saber, ratón comprende también un teclado numérico, aritmético y de función. Dicho teclado es análogo y/o reproduce la parte numérica de un teclado de sobremesa conocido para ordenador. Las referidas teclas se encuentran, normalmente, en la parte derecha del teclado de sobremesa.[0017] The data input device, namely, mouse also comprises a numeric, arithmetic and function keypad. Said keyboard is analogous and / or reproduces the numerical part of a desktop keyboard known for computers. These keys are normally found on the right side of the desktop keyboard.
[0018] Consecuentemente, el ratón realiza al menos dos funciones, una la más conocida que es desplazar y posicionar el puntero sobre la pantalla de trabajo del ordenador por medio de técnicas ampliamente conocidas en el estado de la técnica y que por tal motivo no serán descritas, sin embargo, se incorporan por referencia a está solicitud de patente, y una segunda función relativa a la incorporación de la parte numérica y aritmética de un teclado de sobremesa.[0018] Consequently, the mouse performs at least two functions, one of which is the best known which is to move and position the pointer on the computer's work screen by means of techniques widely known in the state of the art and for that reason will not be described, however, are incorporated by reference to this patent application, and a second function relating to the incorporation of the numeric and arithmetic part of a desktop keyboard.
[0019] La separación de dichas teclas numéricas e incorporación al ratón son conocidas a partir de la solicitud de patente internacional WO2004036333, que se incorpora aquí por referencia a está solicitud de patente, tanto la descripción como las figuras de la misma.[0019] The separation of said number keys and incorporation to the mouse are known from the international patent application WO2004036333, which is incorporated herein by reference to this patent application, both the description and the figures thereof.
[0020] En la figura 4 de la solicitud de patente WO2004036333, el procesador de cálculo tiene una de sus salidas conectada a una pantalla incorporada en el ratón. [0021] Sin embargo, para reducir el consumo de energía eléctrica y simplificar la circuitería y funcionamiento del ratón, el referido ratón en este caso no incorpora una pantalla para visualización.[0020] In Figure 4 of patent application WO2004036333, the calculation processor has one of its outputs connected to a screen incorporated in the mouse. [0021] However, to reduce the consumption of electrical energy and simplify the circuitry and operation of the mouse, the referred mouse in this case does not incorporate a display screen.
[0022] Así, cuando un operador pulsa una tecla del teclado numérico del ratón, seguidamente emerge una pantalla, tal como una ventana superpuesta sobre la pantalla de trabajo visualizada, previamente, sobre la pantalla del ordenador que hace posible que el usuario vea no sólo el texto y los gráficos subyacentes de la pantalla inicial, sino también los datos y signos escritos por medio del teclado incorporado en el ratón sobre la pantalla del ordenador, es capaz de visualizar aquellas operaciones y funciones que desea realizar a través del ratón. Es decir, la pantalla emergente se superpone a la pantalla de trabajo existente en un entorno de ventanas.[0022] Thus, when an operator presses a key on the numeric keypad of the mouse, then a screen emerges, such as a window superimposed on the work screen previously displayed on the computer screen that makes it possible for the user to see not only the underlying text and graphics of the Initial screen, but also the data and signs written by means of the keyboard incorporated in the mouse on the computer screen, is able to visualize those operations and functions that you want to perform through the mouse. That is, the pop-up screen overlaps the existing work screen in a window environment.
[0023] De este modo, una vez que es presionada una tecla incorporada en el ratón, por ejemplo, el procesador de cálculo del ratón genera y emite a través de una de sus salidas un mensaje de ventana emergente que se recibe en un microprocesador que incluye el ordenador a través del puerto entrada/salida al que está conectado el ratón por medio de una interfaz de comunicación tal como cable, interfaz aire, inalámbrica, rayos infrarrojos o similar.[0023] Thus, once a key incorporated in the mouse is pressed, for example, the mouse calculation processor generates and emits through one of its outputs a pop-up message that is received in a microprocessor that It includes the computer through the input / output port to which the mouse is connected through a communication interface such as cable, air interface, wireless, infrared rays or similar.
[0024] A su vez, el microprocesador está conectado eléctricamente con un dispositivo de memoria en la cual está almacenado un algoritmo que, una vez, se recibe el mensaje de ventana emergente procedente del procesador de cálculo, ejecuta el referido algoritmo, mostrándose una pantalla emergente en la pantalla del ordenador. La pantalla de visualización del ordenador está conectada eléctricamente con el microprocesador.[0024] In turn, the microprocessor is electrically connected to a memory device in which an algorithm is stored that, once, the pop-up message from the calculation processor is received, executes the aforementioned algorithm, showing a screen pop-up on the computer screen. The computer display screen is electrically connected to the microprocessor.
[0025] En dicha pantalla emergente, el operador puede ejecutar todas aquellas operaciones y funciones que puede desarrollar el ratón con teclado. [0026] En el caso de que el operador no desee realizar alguna operación sobre dicha pantalla emergente, el operador posicionará el puntero, gobernado por el ratón, sobre una marca de cierre o minimización de ventana emergente.[0025] In said pop-up screen, the operator can execute all those operations and functions that the keyboard mouse can perform. [0026] In the event that the operator does not wish to perform any operation on said pop-up screen, the operator will position the pointer, governed by the mouse, on a closing or minimizing window pop-up mark.
[0027] En otra realización de la presente invención, el teclado del ratón puede ser situado selectivamente ya sea en un modo de desbloqueo de teclas o en un modo de bloqueo de teclas. En el modo con teclado, la selección de cualquiera de las teclas del ratón hace que emerja una pantalla superponiéndose a la pantalla de trabajo existente, total o parcialmente, de manera que un texto introducido mediante el teclado se puede visualizar en la pantalla emergente.[0027] In another embodiment of the present invention, the mouse keyboard can be selectively placed either in a key unlock mode or in a key lock mode. In keyboard mode, the selection of any of the mouse keys causes a screen to emerge overlapping the existing work screen, in whole or in part, so that text entered using the keyboard can be displayed on the pop-up screen.
[0028] En el modo sin teclado, las teclas del ratón son inactivas y el usuario no puede introducción ningún dato mediante el teclado del ratón. De este modo, el foco del usuario se sitúa sobre la pantalla de trabajo existente. La selección de modo puede efectuarse actuando sobre una tecla apropiada del teclado del ratón, por ejemplo. [0029] Se ha de observar, sin embargo, que en todas las realizaciones la interfaz gráfica de usuario para la pantalla emergente que se superpone a la pantalla de trabajo se ha desarrollado para el entorno operativo Windows de Microsoft ya que constituye el entorno operativo más popular para programas de aplicación, debido a su facilidad de uso, la uniformidad de la interfaz de usuario, la alta calidad de las pantallas, etc..[0028] In the keyboardless mode, the mouse keys are inactive and the user cannot enter any data using the mouse keyboard. In this way, the user's focus is placed on the existing work screen. Mode selection can be made by acting on an appropriate key on the mouse keyboard, for example. [0029] It should be noted, however, that in all embodiments the graphical user interface for the pop-up screen that overlaps the work screen has been developed for the Microsoft Windows operating environment as it constitutes the most operational environment. popular for application programs, due to its ease of use, the uniformity of the user interface, the high quality of the screens, etc.
[0030] Sobre la base del teclado alfanumérico incorporado al ratón es posible, también, acceder de manera segura a aplicaciones de programación que son ejecutadas habitualmente en ordenadores en entornos Windows u otros entornos, de manera que se tiene la capacidad de visualizar información de un programa de aplicación que se desea ejecutar en un entorno de ventanas mediante la pulsación de una tecla del teclado del ratón.[0030] On the basis of the alphanumeric keyboard incorporated into the mouse, it is also possible to safely access programming applications that are usually executed on computers in Windows or other environments, so that it has the ability to display information from a application program that you want to run in a windows environment by pressing a key on the mouse keyboard.
[0031] Asimismo, debe observarse que la presente invención puede implementarse en una variedad de ambientes de ordenador que comprenden ordenadores programables que incluyen un procesador, un medio de almacenamiento legible por ordenador, que incluye elementos de memoria volátil y no volátil y/o elementos de almacenamiento.[0031] Likewise, it should be noted that the present invention can be implemented in a variety of computer environments comprising programmable computers that include a processor, a computer-readable storage medium, including volatile and non-volatile memory elements and / or elements of storage.
[0032] La lógica del hardware de computación que coopera con diversos conjuntos de instrucciones se aplica a los datos para realizar las funciones descritas anteriormente y para generar información de salida. Los programas usados por el hardware de computación tomado como ejemplo pueden implementarse preferiblemente en diversos lenguajes de programación, incluyendo un lenguaje de programación de alto nivel orientado a procedimientos u objetos para comunicarse con el ordenador. [0033] Cada programa de ordenador se almacena preferiblemente en un medio o dispositivo de almacenamiento, por ejemplo, ROM o disco magnético, que es legible por un ordenador programable de uso general o especial para configurar y operar el ordenador cuando el medio o dispositivo de almacenamiento es leído por el ordenador con el fin de ejecutar los procedimientos antes descritos. Asimismo, puede considerarse que el teclado alfanumérico del ratón está implementado en un medio de almacenamiento legible por ordenador, configurado con un programa de ordenador, en donde el medio de almacenamiento así configurado hace que el ordenador funcione de una manera específica y predefinida. [0034] Las realizaciones y ejemplos establecidos en esta memoria se presentan como la mejor explicación de la presente invención y su aplicación práctica y para permitir de ese modo que los expertos en la técnica pongan en práctica y utilicen la invención. No obstante, los expertos en la técnica reconocerán que la descripción y los ejemplos anteriores han sido presentados con el propósito de ilustrar y solamente como ejemplo. La descripción como se expone no está destinada a ser exhaustiva o a limitar la invención a la forma precisa descrita. Muchas modificaciones y variaciones son posibles a la luz de la enseñanza anterior sin salirse del espíritu y alcance de las reivindicaciones siguientes. [0032] The logic of the computer hardware that cooperates with various instruction sets is applied to the data to perform the functions described above and to generate output information. The programs used by the computer hardware taken as an example can preferably be implemented in various programming languages, including a high-level programming language oriented to procedures or objects for communicating with the computer. [0033] Each computer program is preferably stored in a storage medium or device, for example, ROM or magnetic disk, which is readable by a programmable computer for general or special use to configure and operate the computer when the medium or device of Storage is read by the computer in order to execute the procedures described above. Likewise, the alphanumeric mouse keyboard can be considered to be implemented in a computer readable storage medium, configured with a computer program, where the storage medium thus configured causes the computer to operate in a specific and predefined manner. [0034] The embodiments and examples set forth herein are presented as the best explanation of the present invention and its practical application and thus allow those skilled in the art to practice and use the invention. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the description and examples above have been presented for the purpose of illustration and only as an example. The description as set forth is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise manner described. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the previous teaching without departing from the spirit and scope of the following claims.
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