JPH07210723A - Touch panel input system for visually handicapped person - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide utilization technology which enables even the visually handicapped person to easily utilize a terminal device that uses a touch panel input device and is utilized by many unspecified persons. CONSTITUTION:This touch panel input system for the visually handicapped person uses an input jig panel 4, which has finger guide holes 6 and hole names 7 in braille, on the input device which has a display screen 2 and a touch panel 3 combined, and the visually handicapped person can utilize the touch panel input device. Consequently, a maker need not manufacture a device exclusively for the visually handicapped person.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention uses a touch input device (touch panel), which is used by an unspecified number of people and has relatively few input items and input operations, such as an automated teller machine of a bank. The present invention relates to a computer terminal device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a key input method for visually impaired persons, a combination of a Braille display and a keyboard has been used.

[0003]

At present, in terminal devices such as automatic transaction devices of banks and captain terminals,
Due to its high applicability, the use of a touch panel as an input device has become mainstream, and the number of devices using a keyboard as shown in the prior art has decreased.

However, since the touch panel is keyed by touching it, it is extremely difficult for a visually impaired person who operates with a hand to handle it. There is also an automatic transaction device that has both a keyboard and a keyboard.

In such a situation, when a terminal device for the visually impaired is made by the conventional technique, it has a special function for the visually impaired or a special function for the visually impaired, which has been removed from the mainstream of the world for that purpose. It was necessary to have a device configuration.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art, and to provide a utilization technique in which a terminal device having a touch panel as an input device can be easily utilized by a visually impaired person. is there.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems To achieve the above object, a jig is used which is applied to a touch panel portion and has a hole at a portion corresponding to a touched portion of the touch panel, and an operator passes his / her finger through the hole to the touch panel. By touching, input operation is enabled.

Here, the hole of the jig is a guide hole for the finger of the operator, and this hole position is provided for each position of the input unit key of the touch panel, and each hole has a hole or a key number or , Names are given in Braille, etc., so that visually impaired persons can identify each hole.

[0009]

[Function] A jig panel having holes at positions corresponding to some keys to be input is applied to the touch panel. An operator who is a visually impaired person traces the jig panel according to guidance instructions by voice or the like, searches for a hole corresponding to the key to be input, puts a finger in the hole and touches the touch panel to input. By this method, the visually impaired person who is the operator can select the hole of the jig by hand and input the desired key even if the position of the displayed key cannot be seen.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As an embodiment of the present invention, a procedure for a visually impaired person to operate an automatic teller machine by the method of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

The automatic teller machine 1 is an online terminal device for withdrawing cash from a deposit account or inquiring about a balance using a cash card, and usually a key for touching the touch panel 3 on the display screen 2 with a finger. By the input operation, the user of the automatic teller machine makes a transaction.

When a visually impaired person uses the input jig panel 4 to make a payment transaction, the following procedure is performed.

First, the user places the input jig panel 4 on the display section of the automatic teller machine 1. At this time, the input jig panel 4 is positioned and placed by the jig position guide 5. Further, the input jig panel 4 is provided with a finger guide hole 6, and a hole name 7 in Braille is displayed for each hole.

Next, in order to hear the operation guidance by the voice of the automatic teller machine 1, the earphone 9 is inserted into the earphone jack 8.
, And attach the earphone 9 to the ear. This completes the preparation for the trading operation.

Next, the user searches for a "payment" finger guide hole in the Braille hole name 7 in order to make a payment transaction.
Insert a finger into the hole and touch the touch panel 3. Since the “payment” finger guide hole is located at the position of the “payment” key on the touch panel 3, the “payment” transaction is selected.

When the "payment" transaction is selected, the "insert card" guidance is played from the earphone 9, and a cash card is inserted into the card entrance 10 for use.

After that, the "personal identification number", "payment amount", etc. are input in the same manner as described above in accordance with the guidance flowing from the earphone 9, and finally the cash is issued from the bill outlet 11,
A series of transactions ends.

[0018]

According to the present invention, a visually impaired person can operate a transaction apparatus having a touch panel as an input device by using an input jig panel. There is no need to make it, and even visually impaired people who use it will be able to use it without selecting a dedicated device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram in which an input jig panel is attached to an automated teller machine.

FIG. 2 is a front view when an input jig panel is attached to a touch panel input section.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view when an input jig is attached to a touch panel input section.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ... Cash dispenser, 2 ... Display screen, 3 ... Touch panel, 4 ... Input jig panel, 5 ... Jig position guide, 6 ... Finger guide hole, 7 ... Braille hole name, 8 ... Earphone jack, 9 ... Earphone, 10 ... Card entrance, 11 ... Banknote exit.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A device having a display output unit, a touch panel for performing an input corresponding to the display output, and a control unit for controlling the display output unit and the touch panel, wherein a portion corresponding to a touch input position is touched. A touch panel input method for visually impaired persons, characterized in that a visually impaired person can easily perform a touch input operation of a desired key by using a jig provided with a hole for guiding.