SK5946Y1 - Pencil input computer peripheral controller - Google Patents

Abstract

Technical solutions relates to mechanical pencil design input peripheral for fast control of the current computer, which is formed by longitudinal pencil body (1) with a fixed set position sensors (3) and vertical line shift key (4) the cursor, which is mounted below the primary button micro-switch and the secondary key (5) micro-switch which is interconnected with the computer. In the longitudinal pencil body (1) is mounted position sensor (3) and is mounted underneath the tip (2) and above it on the opposite side in the longitudinal pencil body (1) equipped with a vertical line shift key (4) and secondary cursor key (5) of the micro-switch, while the longitudinal pencil body (1) is equipped with position sensor (3) with the inclination alpha ranging from 10 to 80 angle degrees and tip (2) inclined in the longitudinal pencil body (1) at angle beta range from 0 to 80 angular degrees. It is preferred that the tip (2) is the primary key and longitudinal micro-switch pencil body (1) is above, below or next to the line of vertical displacement (4) equipped with a secondary cursor button (5) micro-switch. It is advantageous if it is above, below or next to the line of vertical displacement (4) or secondary cursor buttons (5) in the longitudinal micro-switch pencil body (1) created at least one additional key and/or switch and/or switch.

Description

Technical field

The technical solution relates to a new mechanical design of a pencil input peripheral for fast and convenient computer control.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Nowadays, it is most often used as a peripheral device, so-called peripheral device, for simple and fast computer control. position indicator "X - Y", which is commonly known as "Mouse". Using such a mouse, the computer programs are controlled faster than from the keyboard. The user holds the mouse in his hand and moves it on the pad while its movement is transmitted by special sensors to move the cursor on the computer monitor. The development of the mouse shape and the number of its buttons was very rapid - a mouse with three buttons was introduced 5 years after the first public presentation of this technical solution. The mouse usually has a position sensor located in the bottom of the body and two buttons from the top, a primary button (usually left) and a secondary button (usually right). The primary button is used most often. Most mice also feature a scroll wheel between buttons to help you scroll through the contents of documents and web pages. On some mice, the scroll wheel can be axially pressed to act as a third button. More complex mice may have additional buttons to perform additional functions. The position sensor, scroll wheel, primary, secondary, and other mouse buttons are interconnected with a computer according to a known electrical scheme by initially connecting the mouse to the computer via various special connectors, but over time the PS / 2 connector and / or the mouse have stabilized. USB or COM. Nowadays, wireless mice based on radio, infrared or the latest Bluetooth wireless technology are increasingly being used. In the case of a wireless mouse, a power source, i.e. j. e.g. at least one pencil battery.

The body of such a device has a longitudinal shape of the body ergonomically designed to grip the hands from above so that the user can easily slide it by hand next to the computer keyboard on a clean and smooth surface, e.g. on the mouse pad. Mouse movement is transmitted using special sensors to move the cursor on the computer monitor. Known is a classic mechanical-optical mouse, which allows the input of two-dimensional information using a position sensor in the form of a ball placed rotatable in the bottom of the mouse with a resolution of about 200 to 2400 dpi. Furthermore, an optical mouse is known in which the position sensor (ball) is replaced by a light emitter and receiver, e.g. infrared (LED-based) and the like. Also known is an ultrasonic or radio mouse, which operates on a similar principle to the optical one, with the optical position sensor replaced by ultrasonic or radio, thus allowing three-dimensional data input to the computer, because the third coordinate here defined by the distance of the mouse position sensor from the pad) and has a resolution of about 6000 dpi. The advantage of mouse and mouse-oriented programs is that most of the most commonly used functions are offered on the monitor in the form of a graphic symbol. If you want to activate the marked function, you have to press the button - mostly left (the term "click" is used). Using the mouse is more difficult to draw in graphics programs. Operation of the mouse must be ensured by the appropriate software, which is supplied directly by the manufacturer to this device.

Graphic drawing programs, especially for children, cannot be technically simply fully utilized by the aforementioned known technical devices and do not delight the users as much as possible while maintaining the possibility of using all their current functions.

Also known is a graphical input peripheral device in conjunction with a graphical display commonly referred to as an "optical pen". This device allows you to interact with the image on your computer. The pen has a pencil shape and is connected to a computer by a cable. Moreover, it is usually equipped with so-called. confirm button. Inside the pen there is a photosensitive element (eg phototransistor). When the pen is placed on the screen at the appropriate point and confirmed with the confirmation button, the pen position is scanned. This is technically relatively simple, since the activation impinge occurs when the electron beam passes through the area where the pen is. At the moment when an activation pulse is detected, the computer recalculates the position of the point at the moment of activation based on synchronization, and the coordinates of the point on the computer screen are thus unambiguously quantified and determined.

The disadvantage of such a device is that it does not allow the use of graphics programs for drawing outside the computer's graphic display monitor and that it also does not allow other functions and possibilities such as the common position indicator "X - Y", ie. j. "Mouse".

Also known is a pencil input peripheral actuator according to utility model SK 5302, which has a position sensor in the longitudinal pencil body, over which a microswitch rotary knob is mounted and a secondary microswitch button next to it. A position sensor is mounted at the end of the longitudinal pencil body, and a primary microswitch button is mounted in the longitudinal pencil body next to the rotary knob of the microswitch and the secondary button. Alternatively, it is fixed or protruding in the longitudinal pencil body

SK 5946 Υ1 Swivel head with position sensor. It can also be slidably mounted in the longitudinal pencil body or in the head, its upper position being the primary button of the microswitch. A position sensor may also be mounted at the end of the longitudinal pencil body, and a primary microswitch button may be mounted in the longitudinal pencil body below or above the rotary knob of the microswitch. Above the rotary knob of the microswitch, the middle button of the microswitch can also be fitted in the longitudinal pencil body. The rotary knob of the microswitch can also be axially extensible connected to the middle button of the microswitch, whereby a projection forming at least one additional microswitch button can be formed in the longitudinal pencil body above the rotary wheel or the middle microswitch button. The solution is technically complex and requires a longer user habit of use.

The essence of the technical solution

These drawbacks are substantially eliminated by the pencil input peripheral actuator according to the present invention formed by a longitudinal pencil body with a fixed position sensor and a line vertical cursor shift button according to SK ÚV 5302, under which the primary microswitch button, which are interconnected with the computer. The essence of the technical solution is that a position sensor is mounted in the longitudinal pencil body and a point is fixed below it, above which a row vertical cursor push button and a secondary microswitch button are mounted on the opposite side in the longitudinal pencil body.

In this case, it is advantageous if the longitudinal pencil body is provided with a position sensor with an inclination of the axes in the range of 10 to 80 angular degrees and the tip inclined at an angle β in the range of 0 to 80 angular degrees forming the primary microswitch button.

It is furthermore advantageous if a secondary microswitch button is provided in the longitudinal pencil body above, below or next to the row vertical cursor button.

It is also advantageous if at least one additional button and / or switch and / or switch is provided above or below or next to the line vertical shift cursor button or the secondary microswitch button in the longitudinal pencil body.

The device according to the technical solution is a technical improvement of SK ÚV 5302, which technically simplifies, cheaper and enables its faster easier use by users. In particular, the technical solution makes it easier to use graphics programs for drawing on a computer outside of its graphic display monitor and at the same time fulfills all other functions and possibilities such as the common position indicator "X - Y", ie. j. “Mouse” or “X-Y-Z”, expanding the range of peripheral devices to control the computer.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A specific embodiment of the invention is schematically illustrated in the accompanying drawings, where:

Fig. Fig. 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of a pencil input peripheral device with a computer power cable that is illustrated on a computer support with a view of its vertical cursor shift button and secondary microswitch button in the longitudinal pencil body; 2 shows an exemplary embodiment of a pencil input peripheral placed on the computer support shown in FIG. 1 with reference to the positioning of its position sensor and the primary button in the longitudinal pencil body, FIG. 3 is an exemplary embodiment of a functional sample of a pencil input peripheral placed on a computer support shown in FIG. 1 and 2 with a view of the fitting of a portion of its components (without the primary button) prior to placement in the longitudinal pencil body.

EXAMPLES

A specific example of a pencil input peripheral computer controller according to the invention shown in FIG. 1 to 3 is formed by a longitudinal pencil body 1 with a position sensor 3 mounted and below it is a sliding tip 2, forming a primary microswitch button, above which on the opposite side there is a row vertical shift button 4 and a secondary microswitch button 5 . The position sensor 3 is mounted in the longitudinal pencil body 1 with an inclination of the axes α = 45 angular degrees and the tip 2, forming the primary microswitch button, is mounted in the longitudinal pencil body 1 at an angle β = 45 angle degrees. At the same time, the tip 2, the position sensor 3, the line vertical shift button 4 of the cursor and the secondary button 5 of the microswitch and, if necessary, the switch. i additional driver buttons, etc., not shown, are

SK 5946 Υ1 electrically interconnected according to a generally known electrical scheme for a control mouse to a computer so that they can be connected to the computer by known methods, i. j. e.g. the power cable 6 via various special connectors or the PS / 2 connector, respectively. USB or COM, or using radio, infrared, or Bluetooth technology (not shown) via wireless transmission, etc. When the wireless controller is not shown, as in the case of a wireless mouse, a power source, not shown, must be located in its longitudinal pencil body, i. j. e.g. at least one micro or mini battery of various known embodiments, or a pencil battery that excludes and replaces the illustrated lead-in cable 6, wherein such a device acts as a pencil or pen for the user. The position sensor 3 may comprise either the light emitter and receiver shown, e.g. infrared (LED-based), a conventional light source with a photosensitive element, e.g. photo sensor (chip) or the like, or not shown ultrasonic, or. a radio transmitter and receiver currently used in a mouse to control a computer.

The user holds the pencil input peripheral of the computer in his hand at a suitable inclination by the longitudinal pencil body as well as when writing with a thicker conventional pencil so that the prong 2 of the primary button can move freely in different directions over a clean and smooth surface. on a table, paper or, most conveniently, a commonly used mouse pad and the like. Alternatively, tip 2 is provided e.g. a fixed or replaceable or foldable pencil or ball pen refill or the like, which allows it to be typed normally, e.g. on the paper. With the tip 2, the position sensor 3, which is automatically transmitted to the cursor movement on the computer monitor, also moves above the pad. Possible three-dimensional input of data to the computer, i. j. the third coordinate allows the device to be adjusted by a suitable distance (positioning sensor (eho by lifting to the necessary height) from the pad). At the same time, the user controls the computer with his or her fingers, in a manner known as a conventional mouse, by pressing its respective buttons t as necessary. j. tip 2 as the primary microswitch button, the secondary 5 microswitch button, the 4-row vertical scroll button and, if necessary, i not shown another additional button, which fulfills e.g. various special quick computer control options and / or switches eg. different sensitivity of the position sensor and the like, and / or the switch of the device, e.g. push-button or sliding or rotary, which are various known technical embodiments.

The embodiments described and illustrated are not the only possible solutions according to the utility model, since the design of the pencil input peripheral device according to this solution and the elements may be different from the illustrations. The universal components used with the electrical circuit formed on the circuit board and shown in FIG. 3 can be replaced by a small special photo chip. Furthermore, in the longitudinal pencil body X a position sensor 3 can be fitted with any axis inclination in the range of 10 to 80 angular degrees, in the longitudinal pencil body X a tip 2 can be mounted at any angle β in the range 0 to 80 angular degrees. or a sliding or removable tip, e.g. with rounded end, with spherical end, with fixed ball or pencil tip, ball pen refill and the like. The slide tip 2 can also be equipped with various commonly known extensions (not shown) and outside the mechanical transducer to the primary microswitch button. With the fixed tip 2, the primary button can be located in the position of an additional button, e.g. For example, with the cursor 4 vertical vertical shift button or microswitch secondary button 5, one or more additional buttons (not shown) may be formed in the longitudinal pencil body X above or below, or adjacent to the row vertical cursor 4 button or secondary microswitch button 5.

Industrial usability

The pencil input peripheral device according to the technical solution can be used for all commonly manufactured computers.

Claims (6)

PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS Pencil computer input peripheral control consisting of a longitudinal pencil body with a fixed position sensor and a row vertical cursor shift button below which a primary microswitch button is interconnected with a computer, characterized in that in the longitudinal pencil body (1) a position sensor (3) is fitted and a tip (2) is attached below it, above which a row vertical shift button (4) of the cursor and a secondary button (5) of the microswitch are mounted on the opposite side in the longitudinal pencil body (1). Pencil computer input peripheral control device according to claim 1, characterized in that a position sensor (3) with an inclination of relative axes is disposed in the longitudinal pencil body (1) and in a range of 10 to 80 angular degrees and the tip (2) inclined in the longitudinal pencil the body (1) at an angle β in the range of 0 to 80 degrees. SK 5946 Υ1 Pencil computer input peripheral controller according to claim 1, characterized in that its tip (2) forms a primary microswitch button. Pencil input peripheral computer controller according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a secondary microswitch button (5) is mounted above or below the row vertical shift button (4) in the longitudinal pencil body (1). Pencil computer input peripheral controller according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a secondary microswitch button (5) is provided in the longitudinal pencil body (1) next to the row vertical cursor (4). Pencil computer input peripheral controller according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that above, below or next to the row vertical shift button (4) of the cursor or the secondary microswitch button (5), a longitudinal pencil body (1) is provided at least one additional button and / or switch and / or switch.