JPH03220617A - Mouse and tablet unified input device - Google Patents

Mouse and tablet unified input device

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JPH03220617A
JPH03220617A JP2014770A JP1477090A JPH03220617A JP H03220617 A JPH03220617 A JP H03220617A JP 2014770 A JP2014770 A JP 2014770A JP 1477090 A JP1477090 A JP 1477090A JP H03220617 A JPH03220617 A JP H03220617A
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tablet
mouse
input device
coordinate input
optical
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Hiroshi Katsurabayashi
浩 桂林
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Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp
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Fuji Xerox Co Ltd
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Abstract

PURPOSE:To use both of a mouse and a tablet with high operability by providing a lattice pattern for optical mouse on the tablet. CONSTITUTION:A lattice pattern 3 for optical mouse is printed on the coordinate input face of tablet 1 to constitute the tablet 1 as a coordinate input device using an electronic pen or a pointing device using a mouse 4. That is, the plate (input operation face) of the mouse (optical pointing device) 4 and the tablet (the coordinate input face of the coordinate input device) are constituted as one body. Thus, the tablet is shared between respective input faces, and the required area is reduced to reduce the space of the installation place, and their operability is improved.

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【発明の詳細な説明】 （産業上の利用分野） 本発明は、光学マウスとタブレットの両方を一つの装置
で使用することのできる入力装置に関する。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to an input device that allows both an optical mouse and a tablet to be used in one device.

（従来の技術） 従来、ワークスチーシロン、パソコン等の入力装置とし
て、マウスとタブレットの両方を使う場合がある。例え
ば、手書き入力を行うワープロにおいて、文字はタブレ
ット上で電子ペンで書いて入力し、編集等の操作のため
にマウスをしようしたいような場合がある。(Prior Art) Conventionally, both a mouse and a tablet are sometimes used as input devices for workstations, personal computers, and the like. For example, in a word processor that performs handwritten input, it may be desirable to write and input characters on a tablet with an electronic pen, and then use a mouse for operations such as editing.

（発明が解決しようとする課題） マウスにはマウスを操作するための一定の広い面積を持
つマウス用のプレートを必要とし、またタブレット自体
も広い面積を持つものであるので、ワークスチーシロン
やパソコン等の本体装置の前には、キーボードの他に上
記のマウス用のプレートやタブレットを配置しなければ
ならず、設置面積を広く必要とするのみならず、それら
の操作にもあっちこっちと手をうごかす範囲が広がって
不便であった。(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) A mouse requires a mouse plate with a certain large area for operating the mouse, and the tablet itself also has a large area. In addition to the keyboard, the mouse plate and tablet mentioned above must be placed in front of the main unit, which not only requires a large installation area but also requires hands to operate them. It was inconvenient because the range of motion was expanded.

本発明は、上記従来技術の欠点を解消し、マウスとタブ
レットの両方を操作性良く使用することができ、しかも
使用に場所をとらないコンパクトな人力装置を提供する
ことを目的とするものである。The present invention aims to eliminate the drawbacks of the above-mentioned prior art and provide a compact human-powered device that allows both a mouse and a tablet to be used with good operability and does not take up much space. .

（課題を解決するための手段） 本発明は、ワークスチーシロン、パソコン等の入力装置
において、タブレット上に光学マウス用の格子模様を設
はマウスのプレートとタブレットを一体向に構成したも
のである。(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention is an input device for workstations, personal computers, etc., in which a grid pattern for an optical mouse is provided on the tablet, and the mouse plate and the tablet are integrated. .

（作用） 本発明は、マウス（光学的ポインティングデバイス）の
プレート（入力操作面）とタブレット（座標入力装置の
座標入力面）を一体向に構成したので、これらの各入力
面が共用となり、必要な面積が従来に比べ半減して、設
置場所をとらないとともに、それらの操作性が向上する
。(Function) In the present invention, the plate (input operation surface) of the mouse (optical pointing device) and the tablet (coordinate input surface of the coordinate input device) are configured integrally, so each of these input surfaces can be used in common. This reduces the area required by half compared to conventional systems, saving space for installation and improving operability.

（実施例） 第１図はワークスチーシロンに本発明のマウス、タブレ
ット一体型入力装置を接続した一実施例の構成を示すも
ので、タブレット１の座標人力面に光学マウス用の格子
模様３を印刷し、タブレット１を電子ペン２による座標
入力装置として、あるいはマウス４によるボインティー
ングデバイスとして、使用することができるように構成
されている。(Embodiment) Fig. 1 shows the configuration of an embodiment in which a mouse and tablet integrated input device of the present invention are connected to a workstation. The tablet 1 can be used as a coordinate input device using an electronic pen 2 or as a pointing device using a mouse 4.

また、マウス４と電子ペン２の両方に圧力センサを取り
付け、それらの圧力センサの出力を検出してユーザが触
れているデバイスを選択するデバイス選択装置５が設け
られている。Further, a device selection device 5 is provided which attaches pressure sensors to both the mouse 4 and the electronic pen 2, detects the outputs of these pressure sensors, and selects the device that the user is touching.

第２図は、デバイス選択装置の動作を説明するためのブ
ロック図である。FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the operation of the device selection device.

光学マウス４にユーザが触れることにより、その光学マ
ウスに取り付けられた圧力センサ４１が反応し、デバイ
ス選択装置５に信号を送る。デバイス選択装置５は、マ
ウス４からの信号を選択してワークスチーシロン６へ出
力信号として送り出す。このときは選択されていない電
子ペン２からの信号は出力されない。When the user touches the optical mouse 4, the pressure sensor 41 attached to the optical mouse reacts and sends a signal to the device selection device 5. The device selection device 5 selects the signal from the mouse 4 and sends it to the workstation 6 as an output signal. At this time, signals from electronic pens 2 that are not selected are not output.

また、ユーザが電子ペン２に持ち替えると、その電子ペ
ン２に設けられた圧力センサ２１が反応し、デバイス選
択装置５に信号を送る。デバイス選択装置５は、電子ペ
ン２からの信号を出力信号としてワークスチーシロン６
に送り出す。Further, when the user switches to the electronic pen 2, the pressure sensor 21 provided in the electronic pen 2 reacts and sends a signal to the device selection device 5. The device selection device 5 uses the signal from the electronic pen 2 as an output signal to
send to.

なお、上記実施例においては、使用するデバイスの選択
を圧力センサにより自動的に行うように構成したが、手
動による切替スイッチとして構成してもよい。In the above embodiment, the selection of the device to be used is automatically performed using a pressure sensor, but it may also be configured as a manual changeover switch.

（発明の効果） 本発明は、マウスのプレートとタブレットを一体的に構
成したので、これらの各入力面が共用となり、必要な面
積が従来に比べ半減して、設置場所をとらないとともに
、それらの操作性が向」ニする。(Effects of the Invention) Since the present invention integrally configures the mouse plate and the tablet, each of these input surfaces is shared, and the required area is halved compared to the conventional one, saving space for installation. The operability is improved.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of drawings]

第１図はワークスチーシロンに本発明のマウス、タブレ
ット一体型入力装置を接続した一実施例の構成を示す図
である。 第２図は、デバイス選択装置の動作を説明するためのブ
ロック図である。 ■・・・タブレット、２・・・電子ペン、３・・・格子
模様、４・・・マウス、５・・・デバイス選択装置、６
・・・ワークスチーシロン。FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment in which a mouse and tablet integrated input device of the present invention is connected to a workstation. FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the operation of the device selection device. ■...Tablet, 2...Electronic pen, 3...Checkered pattern, 4...Mouse, 5...Device selection device, 6
...Works Chiron.

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] ワークステーション、パソコン等の入力装置において、
タブレット上に光学マウス用の格子模様を設けたことを
特徴とするマウス、タブレット一体型入力装置。In input devices such as workstations and personal computers,
A mouse and tablet integrated input device characterized by having a grid pattern for an optical mouse on the tablet.
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Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH01133130A (en) * 1987-11-19 1989-05-25 Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd cursor control device for computer

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH01133130A (en) * 1987-11-19 1989-05-25 Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd cursor control device for computer

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