JP2001216077A - Keyboard device and information processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify a key inputting operation, to simplify a specific data inputting operation and to utilize a keyboard device such as a personal computer for extended purposes. SOLUTION: This keyboard device is provided with a transparent key panel 1 on which plural keys are arrayed and an LCD panel 2 having touch sensors at positions corresponding to each key of the key panel 1. Then, when each key of the key panel 1 is depressed, the data input by the key operation is detected by the sensor corresponding to the LCD panel 2, and the input data are displayed at a display panel 3.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a keyboard device and an information processing device including the keyboard device, such as a personal computer (personal computer).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In personal computers and word processors (word processors), a keyboard device is used as one of input devices. In this keyboard device, a plurality of keys (switches) having different functions are arranged in a predetermined pattern, and data such as text is input by pressing these keys in a predetermined order. The input text and the like are displayed on a display panel, and can be printed out on paper by a printer.

[0003]

In the above-mentioned conventional keyboard device, the function of each key is almost limited, and the work efficiency is poor unless the key arrangement is memorized. There are problems that beginners may find it difficult to handle and have a narrow application range.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and simplifies key operation, improves work efficiency, facilitates specific data input work, and has a wide range of use. It is an object of the present invention to provide a keyboard device and an information processing device provided with the keyboard device.

[0005]

A keyboard device according to the present invention comprises a transparent key panel in which a plurality of keys are arranged, and a sensor panel having a touch sensor at a position corresponding to each key of the key panel. When each key of the key panel is pressed, data input by the key operation is detected by a corresponding sensor of the sensor panel, and the input data is displayed on the display panel.

The sensor panel is an LCD panel.

[0007] An information processing apparatus according to the present invention comprises a transparent key panel in which a plurality of keys are arranged, and an LC having a touch sensor at a position corresponding to each key of the key panel.
D panel, wherein when each key of the key panel is pressed, a corresponding sensor of the LCD panel detects a data input by the key operation and displays the input data on a display panel. It is.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an information processing apparatus provided with a keyboard device according to the present invention. Here, an example of a notebook personal computer is shown. In the figure, 1 is a transparent key panel in which a plurality of keys are arranged at desired positions,
Reference numeral 2 denotes an LCD panel (sensor panel) which constitutes a keyboard device together with the key panel 1, and has a touch sensor at a position corresponding to each key of the key panel 1. Then, when each key of the key panel 1 is pressed, a corresponding sensor of the LCD panel 2 detects data input by the key operation, and the input data is displayed on the display panel 3.

As the key panel 1, a plurality of types of various key arrangements can be used according to the application, and a switch display corresponding to the key arrangement appears on the LCD panel 2.
At this time, since the key panel 1 is transparent, the display contents of the LCD panel 2 below the key panel 1 can be seen. At this time, if each key portion of the key panel 1 is formed in a lens shape, the display on the LCD panel 2 can be more easily viewed.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the notebook personal computer. In the figure, reference numeral 11 denotes a keyboard device having the above-described configuration, and 12 denotes a selection / switching device for switching control selection according to the type of the key panel 1 of the keyboard device 11.
It is a switching unit.

Reference numeral 13 denotes a CPU for controlling the whole, which comprises a control unit 14 and an arithmetic unit 15 for controlling individual devices. Reference numeral 16 denotes a memory serving as a main storage device, and reference numerals 17 and 18 denote displays and printers serving as the above devices. The display 17 has the display panel 3 described above.

The keyboard device 11 of the present embodiment can use the key panel 1 having a desired key arrangement according to the work content and necessity, so that even a beginner can easily perform key operations or input specific data. Work can be done easily,
As the range of use expands, work efficiency improves.

In the above embodiment, an example of a notebook type personal computer has been described.
For example, the present invention can be applied to a car navigation system. In this case, the key operation is easy to understand, so that it is safe. That is, with respect to what is operated on the screen, the operation during traveling is very dangerous, but in the present invention, the operation keys can be centralized while taking a wide screen,
It is easy to operate and does not need to be provided separately.

[0015]

As described above, according to the present invention,
Key operations are simplified, work efficiency is improved, specific data input work is facilitated, and the range of use is expanded.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Key panel 2 LCD panel 3 Display panel 11 Keyboard device 12 Selection / switching part 13 CPU 14 Control part 15 Operation part 16 Memory 17 Display 18 Printer

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Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A key panel comprising: a transparent key panel on which a plurality of keys are arranged; and a sensor panel having a touch sensor at a position corresponding to each key of the key panel, wherein each key of the key panel is pressed. A keyboard device for detecting data input by a key operation by a corresponding sensor of the sensor panel and displaying the input data on a display panel. 2. The keyboard device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor panel is an LCD panel. 3. A key panel comprising: a transparent key panel on which a plurality of keys are arranged; and an LCD panel having a touch sensor at a position corresponding to each key of the key panel, wherein each key of the key panel is pressed. An information processing apparatus for detecting data input by a key operation of the LCD panel and displaying the input data on a display panel.