DE4323863A1 - Tactile information communication to the user of hand-held computers - Google Patents

Tactile information communication to the user of hand-held computers

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DE4323863A1
DE4323863A1 DE19934323863 DE4323863A DE4323863A1 DE 4323863 A1 DE4323863 A1 DE 4323863A1 DE 19934323863 DE19934323863 DE 19934323863 DE 4323863 A DE4323863 A DE 4323863A DE 4323863 A1 DE4323863 A1 DE 4323863A1
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Hans-Pete Blomeyer-Bartenstein
Arnulf Simmon-Kochloeffel
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    • 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
    • G06F3/016—Input arrangements with force or tactile feedback as computer generated output to the user
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    • 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
    • G06F3/011—Arrangements for interaction with the human body, e.g. for user immersion in virtual reality

Abstract

The invention relates to the mechanical communication of status information from a hand-held electronic device to a user, it being particularly suitable for applications with a high ambient noise level, where acoustic messages can no longer be perceived. The invention particularly relates to the mechanical return message (acknowledgement) for the actuation of touch-sensitive displays (so-called touch screens) but also to the status messages which are independent thereof (communication of ringing signals, error messages, etc.). The mechanical signal is generated by an electromechanical transducer in the device in question. To distinguish between a plurality of such messages within a system, different tactile signals are available, to be precise by using frequencies of different levels, which are applied to the electromechanical transducer. A piezoelectric element is preferably used as the electromechanical transducer. Other transducers, such as magnet coils (solenoids) having movable iron cores, are likewise suitable.

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Die Erfindung betrifft die Interaktion zwischen handgehaltenen Terminals, Computern, Fernsteuerungen, Bedieneinheiten und anderen elektronischen Geräten einerseits und dem Benutzer andererseits auf taktilem Weg.The invention relates to the interaction between hand-held terminals, computers, Remote controls, control units and other electronic devices on the one hand and the On the other hand, users on a tactile path.

Taktile Rückmeldungen bei Betätigung von Geräten sind bisher bekannt bei Folientasturen in Form sog. "Knackfrösche", wo das Drücken einer Taste einen spürbaren mechanischen Impuls auslöst.Tactile feedback when actuating devices are previously known for membrane keyboards in the form of so-called "crack frogs", where pressing a button has a noticeable mechanical Triggers.

Nicht bekannt sind bisher taktile Rückmeldungen für die Betätigung von Touchscreens, also Bildschirmen (LCD's und anderen) mit einer berührungsempfindlichen Oberfläche. Die für die benutzerfreundliche Bedienung erforderliche Rückmeldung wird hier akustisch bewerkstelligt. In Umgebungen mit hohem Umgebungsgeräuschpegel sind akustische Meldungen aber nicht wahrnehmbar.Tactile feedback for the actuation of touchscreens is not yet known Screens (LCD's and others) with a touch-sensitive surface. The for the user-friendly operation required feedback is audible here accomplished. In environments with high ambient noise levels, acoustic Messages but not noticeable.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß in dem handgehaltenen Gerät an der Stelle, wo die tragende Hand das Gerät berührt, ein elektromechanischer Wandler eingebaut wird, der Kontakt mit der Hand hat.The object is achieved in that in the hand-held device on the An electromechanical converter is installed where the carrying hand touches the device is in contact with the hand.

Dieser Wandler wird mit einem elektrischen Signal beaufschlagt, das vom Wandler in mechanische Vibrationen umgewandelt wird, die für den Benutzer des Geräts zwangsläufigerweise spürbar sind; hierbei veranlaßt also eine Berührung des berührungsempfindlichen Displays die Empfindung des Benutzers einer Vibration an der das Gerät haltenden Hand.An electrical signal is applied to this converter by the converter in mechanical vibration is converted to the user of the device are inevitably noticeable; this causes a touch of the touch-sensitive displays the user's sensation of vibration from the Device holding hand.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform wird nicht nur die Berührung des Touch­ screens, sondern auch die Meldung wichtiger Systemzustände, die unabhängig von der Berührung des Touchscreens sind, in Form von Vibrationen dem Benutzer mitgeteilt.In a further preferred embodiment, not only the touch of the touch screens, but also reporting important system states that are independent of the Touching the touchscreen is communicated to the user in the form of vibrations.

Um mehrere unterschiedliche Nachrichten auf diesem Weg übermitteln zu können, wird der o.g. Wandler mit Signalen unterschiedlicher Frequenz beaufschlagt, die beim Benutzer ein taktil unterscheidbares Empfinden auslösen.In order to be able to transmit several different messages in this way, the o.g. Transducer with signals of different frequency applied to the user trigger tactile distinguishable sensation.

Dabei stehen je nach Trainingsmöglichkeit für die Ziel-Benutzergruppe 4 ... 10 Nachrichtentypen zur Verfügung.Depending on the training option, the target user group is 4 ... 10 Message types available.

In der bevorzugten Realisierungsform wird als elektromechanischer Wandler ein Piezowandler verwendet, der direkt an der unter der Gehäuseoberfläche des zu bedienenden Gerätes montiert ist. Die elektrische Ansteuerung des Piezoelementes erfolgt mit Frequenzen von bis 100 bis 1000 Hz.In the preferred implementation, an electromechanical transducer is used Piezowanders used that directly on the under the housing surface to be operated Device is installed. The piezo element is electrically controlled at frequencies from up to 100 to 1000 Hz.

Es sind jedoch auch andere elektromechanische Wandler, wie z.B. Spulen mit beweglichen Eisenkernen, u. ä. verwendbar.However, there are also other electromechanical transducers, e.g. Coils with movable Iron cores, u. usable.

Typische Anwendungen der Erfindung sind handgehaltene Terminals in Börsen, in denen Makler und Börsenangestellte diese Terminals benutzen, wobei ein hoher Geräuschpegel herrscht, und in Fabrikhallen.Typical applications of the invention are handheld terminals in exchanges where Brokers and stock exchange workers use these terminals, making a high noise level prevails, and in factory buildings.

Claims (2)

1. Einrichtung zur taktilen Rückmeldung von Betätigungen eines Touchscreens bei tragbaren Computern (sog. Handheld-, Palmtop-Computern bzw. Personal Digital Assistants) und ähnlichen elektronischen Terminals und tragbaren Geräten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Gehäuse an der Stelle, an der der Benutzer das Gerät hält, ein elektrisch/mechanischer Wandler angebracht ist, dessen Vibrationen auf die Hand übertragen werden und dem Benutzer die Betätigung des Touchscreens mechanisch rückmelden.1. Device for tactile feedback of operations of a touch screen on portable computers (so-called handheld, palmtop computers or personal digital assistants) and similar electronic terminals and portable devices, characterized in that in the housing at the point at which the user the device holds, an electrical / mechanical converter is attached, the vibrations of which are transmitted to the hand and mechanically report back to the user when the touchscreen is actuated. 2. Einrichtung zur taktilen Übermittlung von Nachrichten (z.B. Ruffunktion, Fehlermeldungen, Aufmerksamkeitsfunktion) bei o.g. Geräten, insbesondere bei Anwendungen mit hohem Umgebungs-Geräuschpegel, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß Nachrichten des zu bedienenden Gerätes über den elektrisch/mechanischen Wandler, gegebenenfalls mit spürbar unterschiedlichen Vibrationsfrequenzen für unterschiedliche Nachrichten, dem Benutzer direkt über die das Gerät haltende Hand übermittelt werden.2. Device for tactile transmission of messages (e.g. call function, Error messages, attention function) at the above Devices, especially at Applications with high ambient noise levels, characterized in that Messages of the device to be operated via the electrical / mechanical Transducers, possibly with noticeably different vibration frequencies for different messages, the user directly through the device holding hand to be transmitted.
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