DE4319795A1 - Computer pointing device with tactile feedback response - uses resistance change by electromagnetic attraction to mouse pad and button reaction - Google Patents

Computer pointing device with tactile feedback response - uses resistance change by electromagnetic attraction to mouse pad and button reaction

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DE4319795A1
DE4319795A1 DE19934319795 DE4319795A DE4319795A1 DE 4319795 A1 DE4319795 A1 DE 4319795A1 DE 19934319795 DE19934319795 DE 19934319795 DE 4319795 A DE4319795 A DE 4319795A DE 4319795 A1 DE4319795 A1 DE 4319795A1
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    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/016—Input arrangements with force or tactile feedback as computer generated output to the user
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    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G06F3/03543—Mice or pucks
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    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/039—Accessories therefor, e.g. mouse pads
    • G06F3/0395—Mouse pads

Abstract

The computer display pointing device eg mouse, trackball or digitiser tablet for hand control of the display features an electronically controlled tactile feedback response of programme events or display conditions. The mouse resistance to movement is varied by an electromagnet being energised and attracted to a magnetic material substrate of the mouse pad. Also the actuating button on the mouse may receive an impulse or pressure to indicate programme response. USE/ADVANTAGE - Enhancement to computer user interface devices, improved ease of use.

Description

Bei der Bedienung eines modernen Computers ist das Computerbildschirmzeigegerät, im der verbreitesten Ausführung Computermaus genannt, neben der Tastatur die wichtigste Eingabeeinheit. Die Positionierung eines Bildschirmcursors oder Zeigers wird durch das Zeigegerät gesteuert. Je nach dem dargestellten Bildschirminhalt und dem benutzten Computerprogramm werden spezielle Aktionen angewählt und mit einem Tastendruck an dem Zeigegerät ausgelöst.That is when operating a modern computer Computer display pointing device, in the most common version computer mouse called, the most important input unit next to the keyboard. The positioning of a Screen cursors or pointers are controlled by the pointing device. Depending on displayed screen content and the computer program used special actions selected and with a keystroke on the pointing device triggered.

Die Positionierung des Bildschirmcursors mit der Maus ist besonders bei ungeübten Personen ein ergonomisches Problem, insbesondere bei modernen Computerprogrammen wie "Windows", bei denen es bei bestimmten Aktionen wie - Rahmen-Verschieben - auf eine millimetergenaue Positionierung ankommt. Dieses Problem wird durch das im Patentanspruch 1 aufgeführte Merkmal der sensorischen taktilen Rückmeldung an den Bediener gelöst.Positioning the screen cursor with the mouse is particularly useful for inexperienced users People have an ergonomic problem, especially with modern ones Computer programs such as "Windows", which involve certain actions such as - Moving the frame - positioning that is accurate to the millimeter is important. This problem is solved by the feature of claim 1 Sensory tactile feedback to the operator solved.

Der Vorteil der Erfindung besteht darin, daß die Hand, die das Zeigegerät führt, einen Widerstand oder eine Bewegung in dem Moment spürt, wenn der Bildschirmcursor eine bestimmte Position erreicht hat oder ein bestimmtes Ereignis vom Computerprogramm ausgelöst wurde. Die Position des Zeigegeräts wird dabei nicht nur visuell über das Auge, sondern gleichzeitig auch über den Tastsinn des Bedieners kontrolliert. Dem Benutzer wird eine reliefartige Struktur der Bildschirmoberfläche suggeriert. Hierdurch werden bestimmte Bildschirmpositionen besonders markiert und können genauer und evtl. ohne visuelle Kontrolle angefahren werden. Es ist auch möglich, bestimmte Bereiche des Bildschirms von der Bedienung auszuschließen, wenn sie nicht vom Programm freigegeben sind.The advantage of the invention is that the hand that guides the pointing device feels resistance or movement the moment the Screen cursor has reached a certain position or a certain event was triggered by the computer program. The position of the pointing device will change not only visually via the eye, but also via the sense of touch of the Operator checked. A relief-like structure of the Screen surface suggests. This will cause certain screen positions specially marked and can be more precise and possibly without visual control be approached. It is also possible to view certain areas of the screen exclude operation if they are not released by the program.

Auf diese Weise wird das Auge bei der Bedienung eines Computers wesentlich entlastet.In this way, the eye becomes essential when operating a computer relieved.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wird in Patentanspruch 2 angegeben:An advantageous embodiment of the invention is specified in claim 2:

Ein im Boden des Zeigegerätes eingebauter Elektromagnet wird vom Computer so gesteuert, daß programmabhängig der Magnet mit Spannung versorgt wird und eine magnetische Unterlage, über die das Zeigegerät verschoben wird, anzieht. Dadurch wird die Reibungskraft zur Unterlage erhöht. Der Bediener spürt den Widerstand des Zeigegeräts an bestimmten Bildschirmpositionen und kann entsprechend reagieren. An electromagnet built into the bottom of the pointing device is made by the computer controlled that, depending on the program, the magnet is supplied with voltage and one magnetic pad over which the pointing device is moved. Thereby the frictional force to the surface is increased. The operator feels the resistance of the Pointing device at certain screen positions and can react accordingly.  

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wird in Patentanspruch 3 angegeben:A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is set out in patent claim 3 specified:

Hubmagnete, im Bereich der Tasten des Zeigegerätes angeordnet, werden vom Computer so gesteuert, daß programmabhängig die Magnete mit Spannung versorgt werden und Stifte angehoben werden. Diese Stifte heben die Eingabetasten (ohne sie zu schalten) oder berühren die Finger des Bedieners. Der Bediener fühlt bestimmte Bildschirmelemente wie Linien oder "Buttons". Er erhält auf diese Weise einen reliefartigen Eindruck der dargestellten Bildschirmmaske.Lifting magnets, located in the area of the buttons of the pointing device, are used by the Computer controlled so that the magnets are supplied with voltage depending on the program and pens are raised. These pens lift the input keys (without switch them) or touch the operator's fingers. The operator feels certain screen elements such as lines or "buttons". He receives this way a relief-like impression of the depicted Screen mask.

Claims (3)

1. Computerbildschirmzeigegerät (beinhaltet z. B. Computermaus, Trackball oder Digitalisierungstableau) zur manuellen Steuerung des Bildschirmcursors dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem Benutzer des Zeigegerätes eine elektronisch gesteuerte taktil sensorische Rückmeldung durch das Zeigegerät an die das Zeigegerät führende Hand über die Positionierung des Bildschirmcursors und auf bestimmte angezeigte Zustände erhält.1. Computer screen pointing device (includes, for example, computer mouse, trackball or digitizing table) for manual control of the screen cursor, characterized in that the user of the pointing device receives an electronically controlled tactile sensory feedback from the pointing device to the hand guiding the pointing device about the positioning of the screen cursor and on receives certain displayed states. 2. Computerbildschirmzeigegerät nach Patentanspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß, vom Computerprogramm gesteuert, bei bestimmten Positionen oder Ereignissen auf dem Bildschirm ein Magnet im Zeigegerät auf einer magnetisierbaren Unterlage die Bewegung des Zeigegerätes durch eine Erhöhung der Reibung bremst.2. Computer screen pointing device according to claim 1 characterized, that, controlled by the computer program, at certain positions or Events on the screen a magnet in the pointing device on a magnetizable pad the movement of the pointing device by an increase the friction brakes. 3. Computerbildschirmzeigegerät nach Patentanspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß, vom Computerprogramm gesteuert, bei bestimmten Positionen oder Ereignissen auf dem Bildschirm, Hubmagnete die Eingabetasten im Zeigegerät anheben oder die Finger des Bedieners berühren, um einen taktilen Reiz auszulösen.3. Computer display device according to claim 1 characterized, that, controlled by the computer program, at certain positions or Events on the screen, solenoids the input keys in the pointing device lift or touch the operator's fingers to create a tactile stimulus trigger.
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