DE10012671A1 - Electronic key operated apparatus. with ergonomically arranged keys in manually operated keyboard - Google Patents

Electronic key operated apparatus. with ergonomically arranged keys in manually operated keyboard

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DE10012671A1
DE10012671A1 DE2000112671 DE10012671A DE10012671A1 DE 10012671 A1 DE10012671 A1 DE 10012671A1 DE 2000112671 DE2000112671 DE 2000112671 DE 10012671 A DE10012671 A DE 10012671A DE 10012671 A1 DE10012671 A1 DE 10012671A1
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Hans-Peter Guetter
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/78—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by the contacts or the contact sites
    • H01H13/807—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by the contacts or the contact sites characterised by the spatial arrangement of the contact sites, e.g. superimposed sites
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/02—Controlling members for hand actuation by linear movement, e.g. push buttons
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G06F3/0216—Arrangements for ergonomically adjusting the disposition of keys of a keyboard
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/23—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/84—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboards; characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2225/00—Switch site location
    • H01H2225/022—Switch site location other then row-column disposition

Abstract

The selection keys (13-16) are arranged in a circular arc (20), starting from a base key (16), corresponding to the ergonomics of a human hand. The keys are located on the arc following the rising value from the base key. The key geometry provides a random rise w.r.t. the keyboard (12). The base key may be of different geometry as compared with the other keys. The keys may be sensor controlled.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft ein elektronisches Gerät mit ei­ nem manuell bedienbaren Tastenfeld mit einer Vielzahl von Auswahltasten.The invention relates to an electronic device with egg a manually operated keypad with a variety of selection buttons.

Derartige elektronische Geräte, beispielsweise die Fernbedienung eines Fernsehgerätes oder ein Mobiltele­ fon, weisen eine Vielzahl von Zahlen- und Funktionsta­ sten auf, mit denen bestimmte Funktionen des fernbe­ dienten Gerätes oder eines Fernsprechapparates ausge­ löst werden können. Bei eingeschränkten Lichtverhält­ nissen ist es für einen Benutzer häufig schwierig, die richtige Funktionstaste zu treffen. Selbst wenn diese Funktionstasten von innen beleuchtet sein sollten, so muß üblicherweise zunächst einmal eine Initialtaste ge­ troffen werden, um die Beleuchtung zu aktivieren.Such electronic devices, such as the Remote control of a TV or a mobile phone fon, have a variety of numerical and function keys with which certain functions of the remote served device or a telephone set can be solved. With limited lighting It is often difficult for a user to use the to hit the right function key. Even if this Function keys should be illuminated from the inside, so usually an initial key must first ge be hit to activate the lighting.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Tasta­ tur für ein eingangs beschriebenes Gerät zu schaffen, welches auch bei absoluter Dunkelheit allein durch den Tastsinn des Benutzers zielgenau bedient werden kann.The object of the present invention is a Tasta to create a device described at the outset, which, even in absolute darkness, is caused by the The user's sense of touch can be operated precisely.

Gelöst wird die Aufgabe dadurch, daß die Auswahltasten entsprechend der Ergonomie einer menschlichen Hand von einer Basistaste ausgehend einem Kreisbogen folgend an­ geordnet sind.The task is solved by the selection keys according to the ergonomics of a human hand from following a basic key starting from an arc are ordered.

Durch diese Maßnahmen wird eine Tastatur für ein belie­ biges elektronisches Gerät, beispielsweise eine Fernbe­ dienung für ein Fernsehgerät oder ein Mobiltelefon, ge­ schaffen, welches unabhängig von einer internen oder externen Beleuchtungsquelle eine zielgenaue Bedienung ermöglicht.These measures make a keyboard for one biges electronic device, such as a remote control service for a television or a mobile phone, ge create which is independent of an internal or external lighting source for precise operation enables.

Weitere vorteilhafte Maßnahmen sind in den Unteransprü­ chen beschrieben. Die Erfindung ist in der beiliegenden Zeichnung dargestellt und wird nachfolgend näher be­ schrieben.Further advantageous measures are in the subclaims Chen described. The invention is in the accompanying Drawing shown and will be closer below wrote.

Die einzige Figur zeigt die Erfindung anhand der Vor­ deransicht eines elektronischen Gerätes 10, beispiels­ weise ein Mobiltelefon. Üblicherweise weist dieses elektronische Gerät 10 ein Gehäuse 11 auf, welches auf seiner Vorderseite mit einem Tastenfeld 12 versehen ist.The single figure shows the invention with reference to the front view of an electronic device 10 , for example a cell phone. This electronic device 10 usually has a housing 11 which is provided on its front side with a keypad 12 .

Das Tastenfeld 12 weist üblicherweise zehn Zahlentasten 13 auf, die den Ziffern 0 bis 9 entsprechen. Zusätzlich zu diesen Zahlentasten 13 kann eine beliebige Anzahl von Funktionstasten 14 und 15 vorgesehen sein. The keypad 12 usually has ten number keys 13 , which correspond to the numbers 0 to 9. In addition to these number keys 13 , any number of function keys 14 and 15 can be provided.

Um einen zielgerichteten Einstieg in die Bedienung des elektronischen Gerätes 10 zu gewährleisten, sind die Zahlentasten 13 von einer Basistaste 16 ausgehend der Ergonomie einer menschlichen Hand folgend entlang einem Kreisbogen 20 angeordnet.In order to ensure a targeted entry into the operation of the electronic device 10 , the number keys 13 are arranged along a circular arc 20 starting from a basic key 16 based on the ergonomics of a human hand.

Nimmt beispielsweise ein Rechtshänder das elektronische Gerät 10 in seine linke Hand, um es mit der rechten Hand zu bedienen, so kann er den Daumen der rechten Hand auf die Basistaste 16 legen.If, for example, a right-hander takes the electronic device 10 in his left hand in order to operate it with the right hand, he can place the thumb of the right hand on the basic button 16 .

Um die Basistaste 16 eindeutig finden zu können, ist diese in ihrer Geometrie, beispielsweise in ihrem Durchmesser, unterschiedlich zu den übrigen Zahlenta­ sten 13 ausgebildet. Bei dem gezeigten Beispiel ist die Basistaste 16 kreisrund und weist einen wesentlich grö­ ßeren Durchmesser als die übrigen Zahlentasten 13 auf.In order to be able to find the basic key 16 unambiguously, it is designed differently from the other numerical keys 13 in its geometry, for example in its diameter. In the example shown, the base key 16 is circular and has a much larger diameter than the other number keys 13 .

Entlang einem Kreisbogen 20 (Doppelpfeil) folgen die ansteigenden Ziffern eins bis fünf entsprechend den fünf Fingern der rechten Hand. Die nächstfolgenden, an­ steigenden Ziffern sechs bis acht sind auf einem zwei­ ten Kreisbogen 21 unmittelbar unterhalb des ersten Kreisbogens 20 angeordnet. Die verbleibende Ziffer neun wiederum ist innerhalb des zweiten Kreisbogens 21 ein­ zeln angeordnet und stellt quasi den Mittelpunkt 19 der konzentrisch viertelkreisförmig ausgebildeten Kreisbö­ gen 20 und 21 dar.Along an arc 20 (double arrow), the increasing numbers one to five follow the five fingers of the right hand. The next following, increasing digits six to eight are arranged on a two-th circular arc 21 immediately below the first circular arc 20 . The remaining number nine is in turn arranged inside the second circular arc 21 and virtually represents the center 19 of the concentric quarter-circular circular arcs 20 and 21 .

Unterhalb der Zahlentasten 13 kann eine beliebige An­ zahl von Funktionstasten 14 und 15 angeordnet sein. Für einen Linkshänder können die Kreisbögen 20 und 21, die bei dem gezeigten Beispiel rechtsdrehend um den Mittel- punkt 19 angeordnet sind, spiegelbildlich linksdrehend ausgebildet sein.Below the number keys 13 , any number of function keys 14 and 15 can be arranged. For a left-hander, the arcs 20 and 21 , which in the example shown are arranged clockwise around the center point 19 , can be designed as a mirror image of the counterclockwise.

Durch diese Anordnung, die von einer in ihrer Geometrie deutlich abweichenden Basistaste 16 ausgeht, ist auch bei absoluter Dunkelheit ein genaues Ertasten der Zahlentasten 13 möglich.This arrangement, which is based on a base key 16 which differs significantly in its geometry, enables the number keys 13 to be palpated precisely even in absolute darkness.

Das dargestellte elektronische Gerät 10 verfügt darüber hinaus über ein Display 17, welches beleuchtet sein kann. Nach funktionsgenauer Ansteuerung der ersten, nämlich der Basistaste 16, kann möglicherweise diese Innenbeleuchtung in Betrieb gesetzt werden.The electronic device 10 shown also has a display 17 , which can be illuminated. After the functionally accurate activation of the first, namely the base button 16 , this interior lighting can possibly be put into operation.

Zur weiteren Funktion des elektronischen Gerätes 10 können zusätzliche Funktionstasten 18 vorgesehen sein, die der Steuerung und der Inbetriebnahme des elektroni­ schen Gerätes 10 dienen. For the further function of the electronic device 10 , additional function keys 18 can be provided, which are used to control and commission the electronic device 10 .

Bezugszeichenreference numeral

1010th

elektronisches Gerät
electronic device

1111

Gehäuse
casing

1212th

Tastenfeld
Keypad

1313

Zahlentaste
Number key

1414

, ,

1515

Funktionstaste
Function key

1616

Basistaste
Basic key

1717th

Display
Display

1818th

Gerätfunktionstaste
Device function key

1919th

Mittelpunkt
Focus

2020th

Kreisbogen
Circular arc

2121

zweiter Kreisbogen
second circular arc

Claims (7)

1. Elektronisches Gerät mit einem manuell bedienbaren Tastenfeld mit einer Vielzahl von Auswahltasten, da­ durch gekennzeichnet, daß die Auswahltasten (13, 16) entsprechend der Ergonomie einer menschlichen Hand von einer Basistaste (16) ausgehend einem Kreisbogen (20) folgend angeordnet sind.1. Electronic device with a manually operated keypad with a variety of selection keys, characterized in that the selection keys ( 13 , 16 ) are arranged according to the ergonomics of a human hand from a basic key ( 16 ) starting from an arc ( 20 ) following. 2. Elektronisches Gerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch ge­ kennzeichnet, daß die Tasten (13, 14, 15, 16) von einer Basistaste (16) ausgehend der Ergonomie einer Hand fol­ gend entlang einem Kreissegment (20) folgend mit stei­ gender Wertigkeit angeordnet sind.2. Electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that the keys ( 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ) from a basic key ( 16 ) starting from the ergonomics of a hand folowing along a circle segment ( 20 ) are arranged with increasing gender valence . 3. Elektronisches Gerät nach den Ansprüchen 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Tasten (13, 14, 15, 16) einer frei bestimmbaren Geometrie entsprechend erhaben gegenüber dem Tastenfeld (12) ausgebildet sind.3. Electronic device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the keys ( 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ) of a freely definable geometry are raised in relation to the keypad ( 12 ). 4. Elektronisches Gerät nach den Ansprüchen 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Basistaste (16) eine von den übrigen Tasten (13, 14, 15) unterscheidbare Geometrie aufweist.4. Electronic device according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the base key ( 16 ) has a different geometry from the other keys ( 13 , 14 , 15 ). 5. Elektronisches Gerät nach den Ansprüchen 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Tasten (13, 14, 15, 16) sensorgesteuert sind. 5. Electronic device according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the buttons ( 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ) are sensor-controlled. 6. Elektronisches Gerät nach den Ansprüchen 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die kreisbogenförmige An­ ordnung (20, 21) des Tastenfeldes (12) um einen Mittel­ punkt (19) rechtsdrehend angeordnet ist.6. Electronic device according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the circular arc-shaped arrangement ( 20 , 21 ) of the keypad ( 12 ) around a center point ( 19 ) is arranged clockwise. 7. Elektronisches Gerät nach den Ansprüchen 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die kreisbogenförmige An­ ordnung (20, 21) des Tastenfeldes (12) um einen Mittel­ punkt (19) linksdrehend angeordnet ist.7. Electronic device according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the circular arc-shaped arrangement ( 20 , 21 ) of the keypad ( 12 ) around a center point ( 19 ) is arranged to the left.
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