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- the present invention relates to a user input device for allowing a user to input commands and the like to a computer, a computer to which the user input device is connected, a control method for a computer to which the user input device is connected, and a storage medium.
- a user input device such as a keyboard or a mouse, by which a user performs an input operation using a part of the human body, a computer connected to the user input device, a control method for a combination connected to the user input device, and It relates to a storage medium.
- the present invention relates to a user input device designed on the assumption that the user operates with both hands, a convenience store connected to the user input device, and a computer control method connected to the user input device.
- a user input device and a user that can perform an input operation without difficulty even in a situation where one hand cannot be used due to other tasks while presuming that the user operates with both hands.
- the present invention relates to a computer to which an input device is connected, a method of controlling a computer to which a user input device is connected, and a storage medium.
- a coordinate pointing device such as a mouse, a track point, a joystick, an evening bullet, or an evening pad is representative.
- a coordinate pointing device such as a mouse, a track point, a joystick, an evening bullet, or an evening pad.
- the mouse is deeply established in the computer industry, and most users are familiar with mouse operations based on dragging and dropping. It is not an exaggeration to say that there is no need for any special training on mouse operation when introducing a new computer in everyday situations such as offices and homes.
- GUI based on mouse operation has already been established among many users and offers several general-purpose functions.
- a user input device using a touch panel can be cited as an example of such an advanced interactive input.
- the touch panel which reads the coordinate values indicated by the pen or the fingertip of the user, is superimposed on the screen, so that the user does not need to take his / her eyes off the screen, unlike when using the mouse.
- the desired display object can be pointed directly with one's fingertip, so that the operability is further improved.
- the position of each point cannot be measured independently. For example, when considering a usage form in which a plurality of people arrange a meeting surrounding the evening touch panel and hold a meeting, the fingertips of multiple participants may touch the evening touch panel at the same time. The phenomenon cannot be recognized. You may give priority to the first sunset, or you may confuse multiple sunsets.
- the conventional touch panel type user input is based on the input of point information, and cannot recognize the shape of an approaching object or distance information to an approaching fingertip.
- An object of the present invention is to connect an excellent user input device and an excellent user input device that allow a user to perform an input operation using a part of a human body, such as a keyboard mouse. It is an object of the present invention to provide a control method of a convenience connected with a computer and a user input device, and a storage medium.
- a further object of the present invention is to provide an excellent user input device capable of performing an input operation without any inconvenience even in a situation where one hand cannot be used due to other tasks, while presuming that the user operates with both hands.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a computer connected to a user input device, a control method for a combination connected to the user input device, and a storage medium.
- a further object of the present invention is to provide an excellent user input device capable of directly inputting an operation command of an object or the like to a computer using a fingertip of a user.
- a further object of the present invention is to provide an excellent user input device capable of inputting an object operation command or the like to a computer in a non-contact manner.
- a further object of the present invention is to provide an excellent non-contact type user input device capable of recognizing information on two or more points, information on the shape of an approaching object, information on the distance to the object, and the like.
- the present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and a first aspect of the present invention is a user input device that receives input of data or a command from a user for a preview,
- Usage pattern detection means for detecting a usage pattern of the user input means by a human body
- the usage pattern detection means can detect, for example, whether the usage pattern of the user's body to the user input means is a normal mode or an unusual mode.
- the operation of the application being executed by the application executing means can be changed according to the result of detection by the use form detecting means.
- the use mode detecting means may be a normal mode in which the user can perform key input using both hands, or an unusual mode in which the user can perform key input using only one hand. It is possible to detect which of the modes uses the keyboard.
- the usage pattern detection means includes a mouse operation mode in which the user can operate the mouse using at least one hand, or It can detect which of the mouse non-operation modes, in which the mouse cannot be operated by releasing the mouse, can be detected.
- the use form detection means may include a first use mode in which the user can perform key input using both hands, or Can use the mouse with one hand and use the other hand to detect which of the second use modes allows key input.
- the use mode detecting means can detect whether or not the user is in another terminal use mode in which the user uses a mobile phone or another information terminal using at least one hand.
- the usage pattern detecting means for detecting a user's system usage pattern via a user input device such as a keyboard includes, for example, a transmission electrode disposed substantially at the center of the keyboard, and an AC current for transmission to the transmission electrode.
- a first receiving electrode disposed substantially at the left end of the keyboard; and a first receiving electrode disposed substantially at the right end of the keyboard. 2 receiving electrodes, a first receiver that receives an alternating current flowing through the first receiving electrode, and a second receiver that receives an alternating current flowing through the second receiving electrode. it can.
- a first capacitor equivalent circuit equivalent to a capacitor is formed between the transmission electrode and the first reception electrode, and a capacitor is provided between the transmission electrode and the second reception electrode.
- a second capacitor equivalent circuit is formed in parallel with the first capacitor equivalent circuit when the human body approaches the left side of the keyboard.
- a circuit is formed, or in response to the human body approaching the right side of the keyboard, a 2-2 capacitor equivalent circuit is formed in parallel with the second capacitor equivalent circuit. Therefore, the capacitance of the first or second capacitor equivalent circuit changes depending on the degree of approach to the human body, and as a result, the first or second capacitor equivalent circuit changes. It can be detected that the user is using the left and / or right side of the keyboard based on the fact that the alternating current passing through the keyboard changes.
- the usage pattern detecting means for detecting a user's system usage pattern via a user input device such as a mouse may include, for example, a transmission electrode provided at substantially one end of the mouse; It can be composed of a transmitter for supplying an alternating current, a receiving electrode provided at substantially the other end of the mouse, and a receiver for receiving the alternating current flowing through the receiving electrode.
- a first capacitor equivalent circuit equivalent to a capacitor is formed between the transmitting electrode and the receiving electrode, and a first capacitor equivalent circuit is formed in response to a human body approaching the upper surface of the mouse.
- a second capacitor equivalent circuit is formed in parallel with the first capacitor equivalent circuit. Therefore, the capacitance of the second capacitor equivalent circuit varies depending on the degree of approach to the human body, and as a result, the alternating current passing through the first capacitor equivalent circuit varies. Thus, it is possible to detect that the user is using the mouse.
- the use form detecting means includes a modulating means for modulating an original signal to generate an output signal, and a modulating means arranged on the user input means so as to be exposed to the outside and transmit the output signal.
- transmitting means made of a conductive member, and It can be constituted by a receiving means comprising a second conductive member provided on an external device so as to be capable of receiving, and demodulating means for demodulating the received signal.
- the user input means is, for example, a keyboard
- the external device is, for example, an information terminal such as a mobile phone.
- the use mode detecting means holds the information terminal with one hand on the keyboard and the other hand through signal transmission between the transmitting means and the receiving means. Can be detected.
- the usage pattern detecting means is arranged so that a plurality of linear transmission electrodes, a transmitter that supplies an alternating current for transmission to each of the transmission electrodes, and the transmission electrodes are not in contact with each other. It can be composed of a plurality of linear receiving electrodes and a receiver for receiving an alternating current flowing through the receiving electrodes.
- a usage pattern detection area in which the plurality of transmission electrodes and the plurality of reception electrodes intersect is disposed so as to overlap a user input area of the user input device.
- a first capacitor equivalent circuit equivalent to a capacitor is formed, and when the human body approaches the intersection of the transmitting electrode and the receiving electrode, the first capacitor equivalent circuit becomes parallel to the first capacitor equivalent circuit.
- a second equivalent capacitor circuit is formed.
- the capacitance of the second capacitor equivalent circuit changes depending on the degree of approach to the human body, and as a result, the AC current passing through the first capacitor equivalent circuit changes. Can be detected based on the change of the user's body.
- Such a use form detecting means can detect a multidimensional value consisting of an output at each intersection in response to an operation performed by the user's human body on the user input means.
- a second aspect of the present invention is a combination in which a user is connected to a user input device for inputting a command or a command using a human body, Application execution means for executing a predetermined application;
- Usage pattern detecting means for detecting a usage pattern of the user input device by a human body
- a computer connected to a user input device comprising: an operation control unit configured to change an operation of the application being executed by the application execution unit in accordance with a detection result obtained by the use mode detection unit.
- the usage pattern detection means can detect whether the usage pattern of the user's body for the user input device is a normal mode or an unusual mode.
- the operation control unit can switch the assignment to the input content from the user input device in response to detection of the non-normal mode by the use mode detection unit.
- the user input device may be a keyboard.
- the operation control means responds to the use form detection means detecting a use form in which the user can perform key input using only one hand, and responds to each key on the keyboard. You may change the assignment to.
- the user input device may be configured by a combination of a keyboard and a mouse.
- the use mode detecting means may be a first use mode in which the user can perform key input using both hands, or a second use mode in which the user can perform key input using the mouse with the left hand and only the other hand. Which of the two use modes is to be detected may be detected.
- the operation control means assigns a normal text character to each key of the keyboard under the first use mode, but assigns a normal text character to the left-hand operation key of the keyboard under the second use mode. Command functions may be assigned to them.
- the use mode detection means may detect whether the user is in another terminal use mode in which the user uses a mobile phone or another information terminal using at least one hand.
- the operation control unit can activate the other terminal driving application in response to the use mode detection unit detecting the other terminal use mode.
- the step includes: a transmission electrode disposed substantially at the center of the keyboard; a transmitter that supplies an alternating current for transmission to the transmission electrode; and a first reception electrode disposed substantially at the left end of the keyboard.
- a second receiving electrode disposed substantially at the right end of the keyboard, a first receiver that receives an alternating current flowing through the first receiving electrode, and an alternating current flowing through the second receiving electrode. And a second receiver for receiving.
- a first capacitor equivalent circuit equivalent to a capacitor is formed between the transmission electrode and the first reception electrode, and a capacitor equivalent to a capacitor is formed between the transmission electrode and the second reception electrode.
- a second capacitor equivalent circuit is formed, and in response to a human body approaching the left side of the keyboard, a first capacitor equivalent circuit in parallel with the first capacitor equivalent circuit is formed. Or, in response to the human body approaching the right side of the keyboard, a 2-2 capacitor equivalent circuit is formed in parallel with the second capacitor equivalent circuit.
- the capacitance of the first or second capacitor equivalent circuit changes according to the degree of approach to the human body, and as a result, the first or second capacitor equivalent circuit changes.
- the operation control means assigns normal text characters to each key of the keyboard in the first use mode, but assigns a left-hand operation key of the keyboard in the second use mode. Can be assigned a command function.
- the usage pattern detection unit supplies a transmission electrode provided at substantially one end of the mouse, and supplies an alternating current for transmission to the transmission electrode.
- a receiving electrode disposed at substantially the other end of the mouse, and a receiver for receiving an alternating current flowing through the receiving electrode.
- a first capacitor equivalent circuit equivalent to a capacitor is formed between the transmission electrode and the reception electrode, and a first capacitor equivalent circuit is formed in response to a human body approaching the upper surface of the mouse.
- a second capacitor equivalent circuit is formed in parallel.
- the static capacitance of the second capacitor equivalent circuit depends on the degree of approach to the human body. It is possible to detect that the user is using the mouse based on the change in the capacitance, and as a result, the AC current passing through the first capacitor equivalent circuit changes. . Further, the operation control means can assign a command function to a left-hand operation key of the keyboard in response to detecting that the user is using the mouse.
- the use form detecting means includes a modulating means for modulating an original signal to generate an output signal, and a modulating means arranged on the user input means so as to be exposed to the outside and transmit the output signal. Transmitting means comprising a first conductive member; receiving means comprising a second conductive member disposed on an external device so as to be exposed to the outside so that the output signal can be received; and And a demodulating means for demodulating the converted signal.
- the usage pattern detecting means is capable of transmitting a signal between the transmitting means and the receiving means when a human body comes into contact with the first and second conductive members. Can use the external device. Therefore, the operation control unit can start the application for the external device in response to the use mode detection unit detecting the use of the external device.
- the usage pattern detecting means is arranged so that a plurality of linear transmission electrodes, a transmitter that supplies an alternating current for transmission to each of the transmission electrodes, and the transmission electrodes are not in contact with each other. It can be composed of a plurality of linear receiving electrodes and a receiver for receiving an alternating current flowing through the receiving electrodes.
- the usage pattern area in which the plurality of transmission electrodes and the plurality of reception electrodes intersect is disposed so as to overlap the user input area of the user input device, and at each intersection of the transmission electrode and the reception electrode.
- a first capacitor equivalent circuit equivalent to the capacitor is formed, and the second capacitor becomes parallel to the first capacitor equivalent circuit in response to the human body approaching the intersection of the transmitting electrode and the receiving electrode.
- a capacitor equivalent circuit is formed.
- the usage pattern detecting means changes the capacitance of the second capacitor equivalent circuit according to the degree of approach to the human body, and as a result, the AC current passing through the first capacitor equivalent circuit is reduced. Based on the change, the usage pattern of the user's human body with respect to the user input device can be detected as a multidimensional value composed of the outputs of the respective intersections.
- the operation control means performs the process using the multidimensional value, for example, by comparing and matching a specific input operation performed by a user with a multidimensional value detected from the specific input operation.
- the user authentication process can be executed.
- a third aspect of the present invention is a control method of a computer connected to a user input device for inputting data or commands by a user using a human body,
- the use mode detecting step whether the use mode of the user's body to the user input device is a normal mode or an unusual mode
- the assignment to the input content from the user input device can be switched in response to the detection of the non-normal mode by the usage pattern detection step.
- the operation control step responds to the fact that the use mode in which the user can perform a single key input using only one hand is detected in the use mode detection step.
- the assignment of each key on the keyboard can be changed.
- the usage pattern detecting step a first usage mode in which the user can perform key input using both hands, or
- the operation control step detects which of the second use modes allows key input using only the other hand using the mouse, and the operation control step includes: Normal text characters are assigned to each key of the keyboard, but a command function may be assigned to a left-hand operation key of the keyboard under the second use mode.
- the previous-word self-use mode detection step it may be detected whether or not the user is in another terminal use mode using a mobile phone or another information terminal using at least one hand.
- the operation control step in response to the detection of the other terminal use mode in the use mode detection step, the other terminal driving abrcation can be activated.
- a usage pattern of the user's human body with respect to the user input device may be detected as a multidimensional value.
- the operation control step as a process using the multidimensional value, a comparison between a specific input operation performed by a user and a multidimensional value detected from the specific input operation is performed.
- the user authentication process can be executed.
- a fourth aspect of the present invention is described in such a manner that the information processing according to the user's usage pattern with respect to the user input device for inputting data or commands by using the human body is executed on the convenience store system.
- Computer which is a storage medium in which software is physically stored in a computer-readable format, wherein the computer software comprises:
- the storage medium according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is, for example, a medium that provides computer software in a computer-readable format to a general-purpose computer system that can execute various programs.
- a medium is a removable and portable storage medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), an FD (Flexible Disk), and an MO (Magneto-Optical disc).
- a transmission medium such as a network (a network may be either wireless or wired).
- a storage medium defines a structural or functional cooperative relationship between the computer software and the storage medium in order to realize a predetermined computer software function on a computer system. is there.
- a fifth aspect of the present invention is a non-contact type user input device for inputting in a non-contact form using a user's fingertip or the like,
- a transmitter that supplies an alternating current for transmission to each of the transmission electrodes
- a plurality of linear receiving electrodes arranged so as not to contact with each of the transmitting electrodes, and a receiver for receiving an alternating current flowing through the receiving electrodes,
- a circuit equivalent to a capacitor is formed at each intersection of the transmitting electrode and the receiving electrode.
- a first capacitor equivalent circuit equivalent to a capacitor is virtually formed at each intersection of the transmission electrode and the reception electrode.
- a second capacitor equivalent circuit is formed virtually in parallel with the first capacitor equivalent circuit.
- the capacitance of the second capacitor equivalent circuit changes depending on the degree of approach to the conductive object such as a fingertip. Therefore, the alternating current passing through the first capacitor equivalent circuit connected in parallel with the second capacitor equivalent circuit similarly changes according to the degree of approach to the conductive object such as a fingertip. . Utilizing such a phenomenon, the non-contact type user input device can measure not only the fact that the fingertip has touched but also the distance to the fingertip when approaching.
- the transmitter further includes a signal processing unit that scans an AC current with respect to each transmission electrode and detects an input position based on a positional relationship between the transmission electrode that has transmitted the AC current and the reception electrode that has received the AC current. You may have.
- the non-contact user input device can measure the contour of the approaching object by tracking the intersection of the transmitting electrode and the receiving electrode whose input position has been detected. That is, the non-contact user input device can not only detect that an object such as a user's fingertip has approached, but also recognize the shape of the object. Further, even when two or more users try to access the non-contact user input device at the same time, it is possible to separate and recognize each person's fingertip.
- the transmitter may apply an alternating current to each transmitting electrode while scanning the transmitting electrode.
- the non-contact user input device may further include a signal processing unit that detects an input position based on a positional relationship between a transmission electrode that has transmitted the AC current and a reception electrode that has received the AC current.
- the signal processing unit is configured to determine that the capacitance of the first virtual capacitor formed at the intersection of the transmission electrode and the reception electrode and that a conductive object such as a user's fingertip approaches the intersection of the transmission electrode and the reception electrode. By utilizing the difference from the capacitance of the second virtual capacitor formed according to the above, it is possible to detect that the conductive object has approached. Further, the signal processing unit detects the position of the conductive object by integrating the capacitance of a capacitor virtually formed between the conductive object such as a user's fingertip and each electrode. can do.
- non-contact type user input device at least a user input area in which the plurality of transmission electrodes and the plurality of reception electrodes intersect is superimposed on a display screen of a display device, so that display is performed.
- An integrated user input device can be configured.
- a non-contact type user input device can be configured integrally with a liquid crystal display or an organic LED.
- a non-contact type user input device may be integrally formed with a display device in which an anode electrode layer and a cathode electrode layer are stacked with an insulating layer interposed therebetween.
- the combination of one electrode layer and the other It is possible to configure a user input area in which a plurality of transmitting electrodes and the plurality of receiving electrodes intersect. That is, an AC voltage for detection may be applied to one electrode layer to which a DC voltage is applied, and an AC current received from the other electrode layer may be detected. Further objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from more detailed description based on embodiments of the present invention described below and the accompanying drawings.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a basic configuration of a user input device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a principle for detecting a human body (for example, a user's hand) by an electrostatic action between the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23 for left hand detection.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a principle for detecting a human body (for example, a user's hand) by an electrostatic action between the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23 for left hand detection.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a principle for detecting a human body (for example, a user's hand) by an electrostatic action between the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23 for left hand detection.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a principle for detecting a human body (for example, a user's hand) by an electrostatic action between the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23 for left hand detection.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a principle for detecting a human body (for example, a user's hand) by an electrostatic action between the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23 for
- FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a principle for detecting a human body (for example, a user's hand) by an electrostatic action between the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23 for left hand detection.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a basic configuration of a user input device 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing the output levels of the detection signals L, R, and M in a usage mode in which the user does not operate the keyboard 10 and the mouse 30.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing the output levels of the detection signals L, R, and M in a usage pattern in which the user operates the keyboard 10 with both hands.
- FIG. 9 schematically shows output signals of the detection signals L, R, and M in a usage pattern in which the user operates the keyboard 10 with the left hand and the mouse 30 with the right hand.
- FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing the output levels of the detection signals L, R, and M in a usage mode in which the user operates the keyboard 10 with only the right hand.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the user operates the keyboard 10 with the right hand and handles a mobile phone call or the like with the left hand.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing a basic configuration of a user input device 1 according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically showing a basic configuration of a user input device 1 according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically illustrating an output at each intersection of the human body detection device 70 when the user places both hands on the keyboard 10.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically showing an output at each intersection of the human body detection device 70 when the user places both hands on the mouse 30.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram schematically showing a basic configuration of a non-contact type user input device 101 according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 17 is an enlarged view of one intersection between the transmission electrode 11 1 and the reception electrode 1 15.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an equivalent circuit at one intersection between the transmission electrode 11 1 and the reception electrode 1 15.
- FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a state in which the user's fingertip is approaching a certain intersection between the transmission electrode 11 1 and the reception electrode 1 15.
- Figure 20 shows the equivalent circuit of the intersection between the transmission electrode 1 1 1 and the reception electrode 1 1 5 when the user's fingertip approaches one intersection between the transmission electrode 1 1 1 and the reception electrode 1 1 5 FIG.
- FIG. 21 is a diagram for describing a modification of the non-contact user input device 101.
- FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the non-contact user input device 101.
- FIG. 23 is a view for explaining a modification of the non-contact user input device 101.
- FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a cross-sectional configuration of a non-contact user input device 101 integrally formed with a display device including a light emitting element made of a conductive polymer, that is, an organic LED.
- FIG. 25 is a diagram schematically showing a hardware configuration of a convenience store 200 applicable to the present invention.
- FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for the computer 200 to change the behavior according to the identification of the state 1 or the state 2.
- FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for changing the behavior of the computer 200 in response to the identification of the state 3 or the state 4 while the Web browser is running.
- FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a user authentication process based on a multidimensional value from the human body detection device 70 obtained at the time of a user input operation on the user input device 1.
- FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a user authentication process based on a multidimensional value from the human body detection device 70 obtained at the time of a user input operation on the user input device 1.
- FIG. 1 schematically shows a basic configuration of a user input device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- the user input device 1 can be connected as one of peripheral devices to a computer (not shown) having a general hardware configuration, for example.
- the user can input a desired data command to a computer (not shown in FIG. 1) via the user input device 1.
- the user input device 1 is provided inside a general keyboard 10 (below the keyboard input surface) which has a group of keys in a "QWE RTY" arrangement and receives user input on a text basis.
- a human body detection device 20 that recognizes the presence of the right and left hands of the user is built on the keyboard 10.
- a keyboard 1 is connected to the computer to which the user input device 1 is connected. According to the result of recognizing the presence or absence of the right hand and the left hand on the top, the system state and application processing operation can be changed.
- Human body detection apparatus 2 0 includes a transmission electrode 2 1 disposed substantially at the center of the keys baud de 1 0, alternating current signals T x for transmission to the transmission electrode 2 1 (
- a transmitter 22 for supplying 100 kHz (Hz)
- a receiving electrode 23 for left hand detection disposed substantially at the left end of the keyboard 10, and a substantially right end of the keyboard 10.
- the receiver 25 for left hand detection includes a band 'pass' filter (BPF) 25 A for passing only an alternating current in a predetermined frequency band from a signal received by the reception electrode 23, an amplifier 25 B, It consists of an AM modulator consisting of a detector 25C and an AZD converter 25D for converting the detection output into a digital signal.
- BPF band 'pass' filter
- the receiver 26 for right hand detection includes a band 'pass' filter (BPF) 26 A for passing only an alternating current in a predetermined frequency band from a signal received by the reception electrode 24, an amplifier 26 B, It consists of an AM modulator consisting of a detector 26C and an AZD converter 26D for converting the detection output into a digital signal.
- BPF band 'pass' filter
- a circuit equivalent to a capacitor is formed between the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23 for left hand detection, and similarly, the transmission electrode 21 and the right hand A circuit equivalent to a capacitor is formed between the receiving electrodes 24 for detection.
- a virtual capacitor equivalent circuit is formed in parallel with the capacitor equivalent circuit on the left hand side described above. Therefore, it is possible to detect whether or not the left hand of the user exists on the keyboard 10 by utilizing the change of the capacitance of the virtual capacitor accompanying the approach of the left hand of the user.
- a virtual capacitor equivalent circuit is formed in parallel with the above-mentioned capacitor equivalent circuit on the right hand side. Therefore, the change of the capacitance of the virtual capacitor due to the approach of the user's right hand is used.
- FIG. 2 shows only the transmitting electrode 21 and the receiving electrode 23 for left hand detection of the human body detecting device 20 according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 3 shows an equivalent circuit between the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23 for left hand detection.
- a circuit equivalent to a capacitor is formed between the transmitting electrode 21 and the receiving electrode 23 for left hand detection.
- an alternating voltage of, for example, about 100 kHz is applied to the transmission electrode 21 side
- capacitive coupling occurs due to the capacitance C a between the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23, and the reception electrode 2
- An alternating current is generated in 3.
- the intensity of the current passing through the capacitor C a depends on the band-pass filter 25 A, the amplifier 25 B, the detector 25 C, and the A /
- the signal is processed by each part of the D converter 25D, and the data is extracted as digital data.
- the intensity of the alternating current received at the receiving electrode 23 depends only on the capacitance C a of the capacitor.
- the capacitance C a is static and keeps a fixed value unless the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23 are deformed. Therefore, as long as the same AC voltage is applied to the transmitting electrode 21 side, the intensity of the AC current received at the receiving electrode 23 side is constant.
- FIG. 4 schematically shows a state in which the left hand of the user approaches the left side on the input surface of the keyboard 10, that is, between the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23.
- FIG. 5 shows an equivalent circuit between the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23 when the user's left hand approaches the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23.
- the capacitor C In between the transmission electrodes 2 1 and the receiving electrode 2 3, as described above, the capacitor C a equivalent circuit is formed.
- the human body such as the user's left hand can be regarded as a virtual ground point (earth). Therefore, its equivalent circuit is formed in series with the capacitor C a formed between the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23, and between the human body and the transmission electrode 21 and between the human body and the reception electrode 23. Virtual capacitors C bl and C b2 are connected in parallel. Configuration.
- the capacitance C a is static and keeps a fixed value unless the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23 are deformed.
- the capacitances C bl and C b2 of the virtual capacitor formed in series between the human body and the transmission electrode 21 and between the human body and the reception electrode 23 are different from those of the keyboard. 10 It becomes larger as it approaches the left side of the input surface, that is, the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23. Therefore, when the same AC voltage is applied to the transmitting electrode 21, the intensity of the AC current detected at the receiving electrode 23 decreases as the human body approaches the left side of the keyboard 10 input surface. .
- the band-pass filter 25A, the amplifier 25B, and the detector 25C are used to convert the received signal that has been AM-modulated into a digital format by the AZD converter 25D. It can be used to determine whether the human body is approaching the transmission electrode 21 and the reception electrode 23, that is, whether the left hand of the user is using the keyboard 10.
- FIG. 6 schematically shows a basic configuration of a user input device 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- the user input device 1 includes a combination of a keyboard 10 and a mouse 30.
- the keyboard 10 and the mouse 30 can be connected as peripheral devices to a computer (not shown) having a general hardware configuration, for example.
- the user is also able to enter on a graphic basis via a coordinate pointing input via the mouse 30. Desired You can enter a data command.
- the keyboard 10 has, for example, a general key arrangement in the form of “QWE RTY” and, inside the keyboard 10 (below the keyboard input surface), the right and left hands of the user on the keyboard 10.
- a human body detection device 20 for recognizing the presence of a human body is incorporated. However, since the configuration and operation characteristics of the human body detection device 20 are the same as those described above, the description is omitted here.
- the mouse 30 incorporates a rotatably supported ball and a movement sensor (not shown) for detecting the amount of movement in each of the xy axes and directions from the rotation of the ball (not shown).
- a movement sensor (not shown) for detecting the amount of movement in each of the xy axes and directions from the rotation of the ball (not shown).
- It has a general configuration with buttons on the back, and the user's hand (usually the right hand or dominant arm) is placed on the back of the mouse 30 for use.
- the mouse 30 has a configuration in which the human body detection device 40 is incorporated.
- the user input device 1 including the mouse 30 and the keyboard 10 is connected, as will be described later, the user operates the mouse 30 and the keyboard 10. Is automatically detected, and the state of the system and the processing operation of the application can be changed in accordance with the usage mode of the user input device 1.
- Human body detection device 4 0 includes a transmit electrode 4 1 disposed substantially one end of the mouse 3 0, alternating current signals T x for transmission to the transmitting electrode 4 1 (e.g., 1 0 0 k H z), a receiving electrode 4 3 disposed at the end of the mouse 30, and a receiver 4 for receiving an alternating current flowing through the receiving electrode 43.
- the receiver 44 includes a band “pass” filter (BPF) 44 A for passing only an AC current in a predetermined frequency band from the reception signal R ffl from the reception electrode 43 , an amplifier 44 B, and a detector 44. It consists of an AM modulator composed of C and an AZD converter that converts the detection output to a digital signal.
- BPF band “pass” filter
- a circuit equivalent to a capacitor is formed between the transmission electrode 41 and the reception electrode 43.
- the principle for detecting whether or not the user is operating the mouse 30 by the electrostatic action between the transmission electrode 41 and the reception electrode 43 is based on the keyboard 10 input described with reference to FIGS. Since it is almost the same as the mechanism for detecting the user's hand on the surface, the description is omitted here.
- a detection signal L indicating whether the user is operating the keyboard 10 with his left hand
- a detection signal L indicating that the user is operating the keyboard 1 from the human body detection device 20 incorporated in the keyboard 10.
- a detection signal R indicating whether the 0 is being operated with the right hand is obtained.
- a detection signal M indicating whether or not the user is operating the mouse is obtained from the human body detection device 40 incorporated in the mouse 30.
- FIG. 7 schematically shows output signals of the detection signals L, R, and M in a usage mode in which the user does not operate (release) the keyboard 10 and the mouse 30.
- the output level of each of the detection signals L, R, and M is relatively low because each receiving electrode can satisfactorily receive the AC voltage signal transmitted from the transmitting electrode.
- FIG. 8 schematically illustrates the output levels of the detection signals L, R, and M in a usage mode in which the user operates the keyboard 10 with both hands.
- a virtual capacitor equivalent circuit is formed between the transmission electrode 21 and each hand of the user.
- the level of the AC voltage signal received by the reception electrode 23 for left hand detection and the reception electrode 25 for right hand detection decreases. Therefore, the output level of the detection signal M is relatively high, but the output levels of the detection signal L and the detection signal R decrease.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating output signals of the detection signals L, R, and M in a usage pattern in which the user operates the keyboard 10 with the left hand and the mouse 30 with the right hand. Is shown in In such a state, a virtual capacitor equivalent circuit is formed between the transmission electrode 21 and the left hand of the user and between the transmission electrode 31 and the right hand of the user. As a result, the receiving electrode 23 for left hand detection and the mouse operation detection The level of the AC voltage signal received by the receiving electrode 33 decreases. Therefore, the output level of the detection signal R is relatively high, but the output levels of the detection signal L and the detection signal M decrease.
- FIG. 10 schematically shows the output levels of the detection signals L, R, and M in a usage state in which the user operates the keyboard 10 with only the right hand. For example, this is the case where the user is resting his / her left hand and is handling a mobile phone or other external device with his / her left hand (see Figure 11). In such a state, a virtual capacitor equivalent circuit is formed between the transmission electrode 21 and the right hand of the user, so that the level of the AC voltage signal received by the reception electrode 25 for right hand detection decreases. . Therefore, the output levels of the detection signal L and the detection signal M are relatively high, but the output signal of the detection signal R is reduced.
- FIG. 12 schematically shows a basic configuration of a user input device 1 according to still another embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is the same as the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 in that the user input device 1 is composed of a combination of a keyboard 10 and a mouse 30. It differs from the example shown in Fig. 6 in that the possibility of operating 0 is assumed.
- a human body detection device 20 that recognizes the presence of the user's right hand and left hand on the keyboard 10 is incorporated. ing.
- the configuration and operation characteristics of the human body detection device 20 are the same as those described above, and thus description thereof will be omitted.
- the mouse 30 incorporates a rotatably supported ball and a movement sensor (not shown) for detecting the amount of movement in each of the x and y directions from the rotation of the ball (not shown), and a left and right click. It has a general configuration with buttons on the back, and the user's hand (usually the right hand or dominant arm) is placed on the back of the mouse 30 for use.
- the inside of the mouse 30 has a configuration in which a person # ⁇ food extraction device 40 is incorporated, the configuration and operation characteristics of the human body detection device 40 are the same as those described above. Omitted.
- the user operates the portable terminal 50 by hand.
- a human body detection device 60 for detecting whether or not the user is in the vehicle is mounted.
- the human body detection device 60 includes a reception member made of a conductive member disposed so as to be exposed to the outside on the housing wall surface of the portable terminal 50 so that an output signal from the transmission electrode 21 can be received.
- a signal can be transmitted between the transmitting section and the receiving section. Therefore, through signal transmission between the transmitting electrodes 21 and 41 on the keyboard 10 or the mouse 30 and the receiver 61 on the mobile phone 50, one hand of the user can move the keyboard 10 or the mouse. It is possible to detect a state where the mobile phone 50 is held on the mobile phone 50 with the other hand on the other hand.
- the use mode of the user input device 1 as described below can be detected on the side of the combination console to which the user input device 1 is connected.
- State 1 Both hands are on key board 10
- FIG. 13 schematically shows a basic configuration of a user input device 1 according to still another embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is the same as the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in that the user input device 1 is composed of a keyboard 10. However, the keyboard input operation by the user is performed in multidimensional values (in this embodiment, two-dimensional values). A two-dimensional value with a planar spread) and This is different from the example shown in FIG.
- a human body detection device 70 that recognizes the presence of the right and left hands of the user is incorporated on the keyboard 10.
- the human body detection device 70 includes a plurality of linear transmission electrodes 71-1, 71—2,..., 71—m, and a transmission AC A transmitter 72 that supplies current, and a plurality of linear receiving electrodes 75—1, 75—2,..., 75—n that receive alternating current from each transmitting electrode 71—1... by electrostatic action And each receiving electrode 7
- the receiver 76 has a band “pass” filter (BPF) 7 that allows only the alternating current in the predetermined frequency band to pass.
- BPF band “pass” filter
- an AM modulator comprising an amplifier 76B, and a detector 76C, and an AZD converter 76D for converting the detection output into a digital signal.
- Each receiving electrode 75-1, 75-2,..., 75-n has an intersection with each transmitting electrode 71-1, 71-2,..., 71-m in Fig. 13. These electrodes are not in contact with each other. In other words, at each intersection of the electrodes, a circuit equivalent to a capacitor for storing a charge is substantially formed. Therefore, when an alternating current passes through the transmitting electrode, the alternating current flows through the intersection of the opposing receiving electrode due to capacitive coupling.
- the transmitter 72 applies an AC current to each of the transmission electrodes 71-1 while scanning the same. Therefore, at a certain moment, an AC current from the capacitor equivalent circuit at the intersection with the corresponding transmitting electrode flows through each receiving electrode 75-1 ..., and the transmitting electrode that has transmitted the AC current and the AC current have been received.
- the input position can be detected based on the positional relationship with the receiving electrode. For example, two-dimensional user input can be detected via the user input area by subjecting the output signal of each of the receiving electrodes 75-1,...
- the transmitting electrodes 71-1, 71-2,..., 71-m are arranged almost in parallel.
- the receiving electrodes 75-1, 75-2, ..., 75-n are arranged in a direction orthogonal to the transmitting electrodes 11-1-1 ..., and the user input area is This is a substantially planar area in which electrodes are combined on a uniform mesh.
- the gist of the present invention is not particularly limited to such a form, and if the transmitting electrodes 71-1 and the receiving electrodes 75-1 are interlaced without touching, the plane is flat. Other shapes, for example, spherical shapes or other curved surfaces may be used.
- a human body detection device 70 having a similar configuration can be incorporated in the mouse 30.
- the embodiment shown in FIG. 13 makes it possible to recognize a finer hand shape by increasing the number of electrodes as compared with the case shown in FIG.
- the two-dimensional output of the human body detection device 70 is as shown in FIG.
- the two-dimensional output of the human body detection device 70 when the user places his right hand on the mouse 30 is as shown in FIG.
- the human body detection device 70 can independently measure the proximity to the hand at each intersection of the transmission electrode 71 and the reception electrode 75. Depending on how the user's hand is placed on the keyboard 10 input surface or the mouse 30 back, the resulting two-dimensional output pattern will differ. In Figs. 14 and 15, the output carpels at each intersection are shown in shades.
- the two-dimensional output pattern obtained through the human body detection device 70 is not changed by the user. It is conceivable that this will be different every time. That is, when the same person performs the same input operation (for example, at the moment when a specific key is pressed), the multidimensional value output from the human body detecting device 70 is expected to be substantially the same, but the multidimensional value is Different for each user.
- FIG. 16 schematically shows a basic configuration of a user input device 101 according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
- This user input device 101 differs from the above-described embodiments in that it receives a user input in a non-contact manner.
- the non-contact type user input device 101 includes a plurality of linear transmitting electrodes 111-1, 111-2,..., 111-m, and each transmitting electrode 111-1.
- the receiver 116 has a band “pass” filter (BPF) 116 that allows only an alternating current in a predetermined frequency band to pass, an AM modulator including an amplifier 116B and a detector 116C, and a detection output. It consists of an A / D converter 16D that converts the signal into a signal in the evening format.
- BPF band “pass” filter
- each receiving electrode 115-1, 115-2, ..., 115-n has an intersection with each transmitting electrode 111-1, 111-2, ..., 111-m. At the intersection, these electrodes are not in contact with each other. In other words, at each intersection of the electrodes, a circuit equivalent to a capacitor for storing electric charges is substantially formed. Therefore, when an AC current passes through the transmitting electrode, an AC current flows through the intersection at the opposing receiving electrode due to electrostatic induction.
- the area where these transmitting electrodes 11 1—1, 111—2,..., 111—m intersects with each receiving electrode 115—1, 115—2,.
- a user input area in the device 101 is configured. This user input area has a two-dimensional spread as shown.
- the transmitter 112 applies an alternating current to each of the transmitting electrodes 111-11 while scanning. Therefore, at a certain moment, an alternating current flows from the capacitor equivalent circuit at the intersection with the corresponding transmitting electrode at each receiving electrode 115-1 ..., and the transmitting electrode that has transmitted the AC current and the receiving electrode that has received the AC current have The input position can be detected based on the positional relationship with the electrodes. For example, the output signal of each of the receiving electrodes 115-1,... Thus, two-dimensional user input can be detected via the user input area.
- the transmitting electrodes 1 1 1-1, 1 1 1-2,..., 1 1 _m are arranged substantially in parallel, and the receiving electrodes 1 1 1 5-1, 1 1 5 — 2, ⁇ ', 1 15 -n are arranged in the direction orthogonal to each transmitting electrode 1 1 1-1..., and the user input area is such that the electrodes are evenly combined on the mesh.
- This is a substantially planar region formed.
- the gist of the present invention is not particularly limited to such a form, and if each transmitting electrode and receiving electrode intersect without contacting each other, a shape other than a plane, for example, a spherical shape or other curved surface It may be.
- FIG. 17 shows an equivalent circuit of an intersection between the transmitting electrode 11 1 and the receiving electrode 1 15.
- the capacitance C a is static and keeps a fixed value as long as the transmitting electrode 111 and the receiving electrode 115 are not deformed. Therefore, as long as the same AC voltage is applied to the transmitting electrode 111, the intensity of the AC current received at the receiving electrode 115 is constant.
- FIG. 19 shows a state in which the fingertip of the user is approaching one intersection between the transmission electrode 11 1 and the reception electrode 1 15.
- FIG. 20 shows the transmission electrode 1 when the user's fingertip approaches one intersection between the transmission electrode 1 1 1 and the reception electrode 15. The equivalent circuit at the intersection of 11 and the receiving electrode 1 15 is shown.
- a circuit equivalent to a capacitor is formed at an intersection where the transmission electrode 111 and the reception electrode 115 intersect.
- the equivalent circuit consists of the capacitor C a formed between the transmitting electrode 11 1 and the receiving electrode 1 15 and the capacitor C a between the human body and the transmitting electrode 11 1 and between the human body and the receiving electrode 1 15.
- the configuration is such that virtual capacitors C bl and C b2 formed in series are connected in parallel.
- the capacitance C a between the transmission electrode 111 and the reception electrode 115 depends on the current flowing into the ground via the capacitor C bl.
- the intensity of the AC current generated by the capacitive coupling that is, the intensity of the current detected on the receiving electrode 115 side decreases.
- the capacitance C a is static and keeps a fixed value as long as the transmitting electrode 111 and the receiving electrode 115 are not deformed.
- the intensity of the alternating current detected at the receiving electrode 115 increases as the human body approaches the transmitting electrode 111 and the receiving electrode 115. , It gets smaller.
- the processor 120 uses the received signal, which is AM-modulated by the AM modulator 116 and converted to a digital format by the AZD converter 116D, and generates a signal between the electrodes. It can determine whether a human body is approaching an intersection or measure how close a human body is (distance).
- the intersections of such transmitting electrodes 1 1 1-1... And receiving electrodes 1 15 5-1 are arranged in a matrix of mxn. It has been. For example, the intersections of these electrodes can be arranged on an input panel consisting of a predetermined plane (or curved surface).
- each transmitting electrode 111-1, 111-2, ..., 111-m An AC voltage is applied to each transmitting electrode 111-1, 111-2, ..., 111-m in a time-division manner.
- the AC current generated at each of the receiving electrodes 115-1, 115-2, ⁇ , 115-n is sequentially measured, so that the human body approaches any intersection on the user input area. Can be determined.
- the human body since the electrostatic action is used, the human body does not need to be in direct contact with the electrodes in order to detect the human body such as the fingertip of the user.
- the distance from the input surface to the fingertip can be measured by integrating the detection values obtained at nearby intersections and performing general geometrical operations.
- each intersection between the electrodes can be driven independently.
- detection values can be extracted independently from each intersection, so if multiple objects (for example, the right and left hands of the same user, or the hands of multiple users) approach the user input area at the same time, If the distance is longer than the bitch interval between intersections, they can be recognized as independent objects. That is, the positions of a plurality of objects can be measured simultaneously.
- FIG. 21 illustrates a modification of the non-contact user input device 101 shown in FIG.
- the capacitance C I3 C J3 C P , C Q of each of these virtual capacitors varies according to the distance between each electrode and the user's fingertip.
- FIG. 22 illustrates another modification of the non-contact user input device 101 shown in FIG.
- the intersection between the transmission electrode 111-1 ... and the reception electrode 115-1 ... are arranged in a matrix of mxn. Further, according to the configuration as shown in FIG. 16, each intersection between the electrodes can be driven independently, and the detected value can be taken out independently from each intersection.
- FIG. 22 illustrates another modification of the non-contact user input device 101 illustrated in FIG.
- the non-contact user input device 101 has a configuration in which the intersection between the transmission electrode 111-11 and the reception electrode 115-1 ... in the user input area. They are arranged in a matrix of mxn. However, in the example shown in FIG. 23, the intervals between the transmission electrodes 111-1, 111-2,..., 11—m, and the reception electrodes 115-1, 1-1, 115-2,. The scanning speed at which the transmitter 112 applies an AC voltage to each transmitting electrode 111-1 is sufficiently fast.
- the shape of the object that is, the shape of the palm is tracked by tracking the intersection that has detected the approach. Can be recognized.
- the non-contact user input device by making the pitch interval between the electrodes sufficiently small and making the scan speed at the transmission electrode sufficiently high, the non-contact user input device according to the present embodiment is provided.
- the non-contact user input device 101 can recognize the shape of the object.
- the non-contact user input device 101 according to the present embodiment may be applied in combination with another device.
- a display-integrated user input device can be configured by superimposing the non-contact user input device 1 on a flat display such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an organic EL.
- LCD liquid crystal display
- organic EL organic EL
- FIG. 24 schematically illustrates a cross-sectional configuration of a non-contact user input device 1 integrally formed with a display device including a light emitting element made of a conductive polymer, that is, an organic LED.
- an anode electrode layer made of a conductive polymer and a cathode electrode layer are laminated via an insulating layer made of an organic material. Further, the anode electrode and the force source electrode are arranged orthogonal to each other. This is similar to the configuration in FIG. 16 in which the transmission electrodes 1 1 1 1 1... And the reception electrodes 1 1 5 -1.
- a DC voltage is sequentially applied to each electrode in one electrode layer in a screen scanning direction.
- an AC voltage for detecting a human body is superimposed on a DC voltage flowing through one electrode layer and applied.
- the other electrode layer receives an alternating current.
- the strength of the received alternating current decreases, so it is possible to identify the position where the user's fingertip is located, and furthermore, the shape of the approaching object Can be recognized.
- the display device can be used as it is as a non-contact type user input device without changing the screen configuration of the organic display.
- organic displays are generally flexible and can be bent freely. Therefore, according to the application example shown in FIG. A tubular user input integrated display device can be configured.
- the state of the system or the application of the application is determined according to the result of recognizing the human body such as the right hand and the left hand on the keyboard 10.
- the processing operation can be changed.
- an application on a computer connected to a user input device will be described.
- FIG. 25 schematically illustrates a hardware configuration of a computer 200 to which the present invention can be applied.
- each component in the computer 200 will be described with reference to FIG.
- the CPU (Central Processing Unit) 201 which is the main controller of the system 200, executes various applications under the control of the operating system (OS).
- the CPU 201 can execute, for example, a processing procedure (described later) for changing a system state or an application processing operation according to a result of recognizing a human body.
- the CPU 201 is interconnected to other devices (described later) by a bus 208.
- the memory 202 is a storage device used to store a program code to be executed in the CPU 201 and to temporarily store the work data being executed. It should be understood that the memory 202 shown in the figure includes both nonvolatile and volatile memories.
- the display controller 203 is a dedicated controller for actually processing a drawing command issued by the CPU 201.
- the display data processed in the display 'controller 203 is written to, for example, a frame' buffer (not shown), and then output to the screen by the display 211.
- the input device interface 200 is a device for connecting the user input device 1 such as the keyboard 10 and the mouse 30 to the computer 200.
- the input device interface 204 according to the present embodiment is not limited to inputting a scan code from the keyboard 10 or inputting a coordinate instruction from the mouse 30 but also via a human eating device.
- Each detection signal R XL, R FFI, can receive RXM.
- the network-internal interface 205 connects the system 200 to a local network such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or even a network such as an in-net according to a predetermined communication protocol such as Ethernet. Can be connected to a wide area network.
- a local network such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or even a network such as an in-net according to a predetermined communication protocol such as Ethernet.
- a predetermined communication protocol such as Ethernet.
- a plurality of host terminals are connected in a transparent state, creating a distributed computing environment.
- software, programs, data, and content can be distributed.
- software that describes, in a computer-readable format, processing procedures that change the state of the system and the processing operations of an application in accordance with the result of recognizing a human body can be downloaded via a network.
- the multidimensional value for the user authentication process obtained from the human body detecting device 70 may be moved between systems via a network.
- the external device interface 210 is a device for connecting an external device such as a hard disk drive (HDD) 214 or a media drive 215 to the system 200.
- HDD hard disk drive
- the HDD 214 is an external storage device on which a magnetic disk as a storage carrier is fixedly mounted (well-known), and is superior to other external storage devices in terms of storage capacity and data transfer speed. Placing a software program on the HDD 214 in an executable state is called "installing" the program on the system. Normally, the HDD 214 stores the operating system program code to be executed by the CPU 201, the application program, and the device driver in a non-volatile manner.
- the multidimensional value for the user authentication process obtained from the human body detecting device 70 may be recorded on the HDD 214 in a nonvolatile manner.
- Media 'drive 2 15 is a CD (Compact Disc) or MO (Magneto-Optical This is a device for loading a portable medium such as a disc) or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) and accessing its data recording surface.
- CD Compact Disc
- MO Magnetic-Optical This is a device for loading a portable medium such as a disc) or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) and accessing its data recording surface.
- Portable media is primarily used to back up software 'programs and data' files, etc., in computer-readable format, and to move them between systems (ie, including distribution and distribution).
- a software program that describes in a computer-readable format a processing procedure that changes the state of the system and the processing operation of an application according to the result of recognizing the human body is used to physically transfer data between multiple devices using these portable media. Can be distributed and distributed to other countries.
- the multidimensional value for the user authentication process obtained from the human body detecting device 70 may be moved between systems via a portable medium.
- FIG. 25 An example of the computer 200 as shown in FIG. 25 is a compatible machine or a successor of a personal computer “PC / AT (Personal Computer / Advanced Technology)” of IBM Corporation in the United States.
- PC / AT Personal Computer / Advanced Technology
- a computer having another architecture can be applied as the computer 200 according to the present embodiment.
- State 4 The mobile phone 50 is held with the left hand and the right hand is on the keyboard 10.
- an editing tool such as a drawing editor is used.
- the behavior can be changed according to the identification of state 1 or state 2.
- the keyboard 10 operates in the text input mode.
- a command key eg, figure creation, line type identification, etc.
- Command Automatically transition to 'key' mode. The user does not need to enter special commands to change modes.
- Figure 26 shows a process for changing the behavior of the computer 200 in response to the identification of state 1 or state 2 while an editing tool such as a drawing editor is running.
- the procedure is shown in the form of a flowchart. This processing procedure is realized, for example, in a form in which the CPU 201 executes a predetermined program code.
- a processing procedure for changing the behavior of the computer 200 will be described with reference to this flowchart.
- step S1 While an editing tool such as a drawing editor is running on the combination screen 200, first, in step S1, it is checked whether or not both hands of the user are placed on the keyboard 10.
- step S3 the procedure proceeds to step S3 from the branch Yes of the decision process S2, and the entire keyboard 10 is normally Operate as text input mode according to the key assignment.
- step S 4 the process proceeds from the branch N 0 of the decision process S 2 to step S 4 to further check whether or not the right hand of the user is placed on the mouse 30. .
- step S6 When the state 2 in which the user's right hand is on the mouse 30 and only the left hand is on the keyboard 10 is identified, the procedure proceeds to step S6 from the branch Yes of the decision block S5, and the keyboard 1 0
- the mode is changed to the command to assign a key to the left-hand part of the mouse.
- a WWW World Wide Web
- a Web browser well-known
- the web browser On the computer 100 to which the user input device 1 according to the present invention is connected, while the web browser is running, for example, in response to the detection of state 3, the web browser is attached to the right hand of the keyboard.
- the command 'key for the navigation can be automatically assigned.
- the mobile phone memo file is automatically activated in response to the detection.
- the text input mode of the tool can be automatically set to the one-handed keyboard ⁇ / .
- the user does not need to give an explicit command to the computer 100, and the system can detect the usage of the user and switch the processing appropriately. it can.
- Figure 27 shows the processing procedure for changing the behavior of the computer 200 in response to the identification of state 3 or state 4 while the web browser is running, in the form of a flowchart. ing.
- This processing procedure is realized, for example, in a form in which the CPU 201 executes a predetermined program code.
- a processing procedure for the computer 200 to change the behavior will be described with reference to this flowchart.
- step S11 it is determined whether only one hand of the user is placed on the keyboard 10 or not. Check.
- step S13 If the state 3 in which only one hand of the user is placed on the keyboard 10 is identified, the procedure proceeds to step S13 from the branch Yes of the decision process S12, and the key for the web navigation is performed. One command is assigned to the key on the keyboard 10 where the user's hand is located.
- step S14 the process proceeds from the branch No of the decision block S12 to step S14, where only the right hand of the user is placed on the keyboard 10, and the left hand is used. It is further checked whether or not the mobile phone 50 is operated.
- step S 15 When the state 4 in which the user operates the keyboard 10 with only the right hand and the mobile phone 50 with the left hand 4 is identified, the branch Y es of the decision block S 15 starts with step S 16. Then, start the phone memo application and automatically set the right hand operation area of the keyboard 10 to the right hand keyboard mode that can be operated with one hand.
- the user input device 1 On the computer 200 to which the user input device 1 according to the present invention is connected, when a user performs a specific input operation on the user input device 1 such as the keyboard 10 and the mouse 30.
- the multidimensional values detected from the human body detection device 70 (described above) (Fig. 1 4 and Fig. 15), the user authentication process can be executed.
- Authentication processing based on user input is roughly classified into user registration processing, which is preprocessing for authentication, and authentication processing based on the registered data.
- FIG. 28 shows, in the form of a flowchart, a procedure of a user registration process for registering a multidimensional value from the human body detection device 70.
- This processing procedure is, for example, C P U 20
- the user to be registered is operated by pressing a specific key on the keyboard 10 (step S2l) o
- FIG. 20 shows, in the form of a flowchart, a procedure for performing a user authentication process using a multidimensional value registered as user identification information.
- This processing procedure is realized, for example, in a form in which the CPU 201 executes a predetermined program code.
- a processing procedure for performing user authentication will be described with reference to this flowchart.
- the user to be authenticated is caused to press a specific key on the keyboard 10 (step S31).
- Step S32 the distance between the multidimensional value acquired by the human body detecting device 70 and each of the multidimensional values stored as the identification information (ID) of the registered user is calculated ( Step S32). Then, let L be the shortest distance obtained by this distance calculation.
- step S33 it is checked whether or not the calculated shortest distance L is less than a predetermined threshold.
- the authentication user is recognized as a registered user (step S34).
- the recognition of the authenticated user is rejected (step S35).
- a special burden is imposed on the user, and the user is required to attach a specific device such as an IC card.
- the authentication process can be done in a very natural way without forcing.
- an excellent user input device which allows a user to perform an input operation using a part of a human body, such as a keyboard or a mouse, is connected. It is possible to provide a method of controlling a computer to which a combination and a user input device are connected, and a storage medium.
- an excellent user input device designed on the assumption that a user operates with both hands, a computer connected with the user input device, and a user It is possible to provide a computer control method to which the input device is connected, and a storage medium.
- An input device, a computer to which a user input device is connected, a control method for a computer to which the user input device is connected, and a storage medium can be provided.
- the user of the convenience can switch a process appropriately according to the state of a user's hand, without giving an explicit command for input mode switching.
- an excellent user input device capable of directly inputting an operation of an object, a command or the like to a computer using a fingertip of a user.
- an excellent non-contact type user input device capable of recognizing information of two or more points, information of a shape of an approaching object, distance information to the object, and the like.
- a first capacitor equivalent circuit equivalent to a capacitor is virtually formed at each intersection between the transmission electrode and the reception electrode. Further, in response to the approach of a conductive object such as a user's fingertip, a second capacitor equivalent circuit is formed virtually in parallel with the first capacitor equivalent circuit.
- the capacitance of the second capacitor equivalent circuit changes according to the degree of approach to the conductive object such as a fingertip, and as a result, the AC current passing through the first capacitor equivalent circuit changes. I will do it. Therefore, by using such a phenomenon, it is possible to measure not only the contact of the fingertip but also the distance to the fingertip when approaching.
- the input position can be detected from the positional relationship between the transmitting electrode that has transmitted the signal and the receiving electrode that has received the alternating current.
- the contour of the approaching object can be measured.
- a non-contact user input device can not only detect that an object such as a user's finger has approached, but also recognize the shape of the object. Also, even if two or more users try to access the non-contact user input device at the same time, it is possible to separate and recognize each fingertip.
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