JPH03216721A - Display data input device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To permit an operator to move an instruction point without releasing a hand by constituting a device moving the instruction point on a display in a character input device. CONSTITUTION:When the lever of a moving switch 6 projected on the surface of a keyboard is pushed down to the moving direction of the instruction point, a video signal for instruction point movement is outputted to the display 3 through a central processing unit 1 in accordance with the pushed down direc tion, and the instruction point 4 can be moved to the direction of a lever opera tion. The moving switch 6 is installed on the keyboard within the moving range of the fingers of th operator. Thus, the operator can execute a cursor moving operation without releasing the fingers from the keyboard.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an improvement in a display data input device for inputting data of an image to be displayed on a display using a keyboard.

(Prior Art) FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a conventional display device equipped with a character input device such as a keyboard device. In the figure, (1
) processes the input data and displays the processing results (3
), (2) is a character input device such as a keyboard switch for inputting data, (4) is a pointing point such as a cursor that is moved on the display (3) by external operation, and (5) is a character input device such as a keyboard switch for inputting data. This is a moving device such as a mouse that moves the pointing point (4). Next, we will explain the operation. When displaying a predetermined image on the display (3), by pressing the corresponding key on the character input device (2), the key output signal is processed by the central processing unit (1) and displayed on the display (3). The image is displayed. Also, the pointing point (4) on the display (3)
The character input device (2) and the moving device (5) provided separately are moved on the display (3) by moving the pointing point in the desired direction. (Problem to be Solved by the Invention) Conventional character input devices are configured as described above, so when moving the indicated point on the display, the operator's hand that was operating the keyboard must be removed from the key switch. However, there were drawbacks such as the need to manually operate the mobile device and the operability of the keyboard was reduced.

This invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a display data input device that allows an operator to move a pointing point without taking his hands off a keyboard device. [Means for Solving the Problems] A display data input device according to the present invention includes a plurality of key input switches for inputting image data to be displayed on a display, and a movement switch for moving a pointing point with respect to a displayed image on the display. It is equipped with a keyboard arranged with (Function) According to the keyboard device according to the present invention, by providing a movement switch that moves a pointing point such as a cursor within the range of fingers that the operator moves when inputting characters, etc., the operator can move the cursor without taking his fingers off the keyboard. You can perform movement operations. [Example] An example of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1st
Figure (a) is an overall configuration diagram of the display data input device according to this embodiment. In the figure, the same reference numerals as in Figure 2 indicate the same or equivalent parts. In the figure, (6) is a switch for moving the pointing point (cursor) (4) that moves within the display (2). Mobile switch《6
>> As shown in the enlarged view of the same figure (b), when the lever (6l) of the switch protruding from the keyboard surface is tilted in the direction of movement of the pointing point, the video signal for moving the pointing point is activated according to the direction in which it is tilted. through the central processing unit (1) to the display (
3), and the indicated point (4) can be moved in the direction of lever operation. By installing the moving switch (6) configured as described above on the keyboard within the movement range of the operator's fingers, the operator can move the pointing point (4) while operating the character input key switch. Even if you need to move the keyboard in a specific direction, you can smoothly switch between character input and pointing point movement by operating the movement switch (6) with the finger you are not using without taking your hand off the keyboard. It can be done. In the above embodiment, the part for moving the pointing point on the display was shown to be moved with a finger, but it may be installed in a place where it can be moved with the palm of the hand.

Alternatively, the part for moving the pointing point may be moved by moving a movable plate with a finger, without using a lever, and moving the pointing point depending on the direction and amount of movement. (Effects of the Invention) As described above, according to the present invention, since the device for moving the pointing point on the display is configured in the character input device, the pointing point on the display can be moved without the operator moving his/her hand. , and allows you to input characters quickly.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1(a) is a diagram showing an input device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1(b) is an enlarged diagram of a moving switch (6),
Figure 2 is a diagram of a conventional device and a device for moving a pointing point on a display. In the figure, (2) is a character input device, (3》 is a display, (4) is a pointing point, and (6) is a movement switch. In the figure, the same reference numerals indicate the same or equivalent parts.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A display data input device comprising: a keyboard having a plurality of key input switches for inputting image data to be displayed on a display, and movement switches for moving a pointing point with respect to a displayed image on the display.