JPH04158434A - Pointing device for display device - Google Patents

Pointing device for display device

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JPH04158434A
JPH04158434A JP2283299A JP28329990A JPH04158434A JP H04158434 A JPH04158434 A JP H04158434A JP 2283299 A JP2283299 A JP 2283299A JP 28329990 A JP28329990 A JP 28329990A JP H04158434 A JPH04158434 A JP H04158434A
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fingerprint
movement
finger
fingerprint pattern
display device
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Makoto Matsuhashi
松橋 信
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Toshiba Corp
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354Pointing 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
    • G06F3/03547Touch pads, in which fingers can move on a surface
    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F2203/00Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/00 - G06F3/048
    • G06F2203/033Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/033
    • G06F2203/0338Fingerprint track pad, i.e. fingerprint sensor used as pointing device tracking the fingertip image

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable only a specific person to input the data by moving a pointed position on a display screen in accordance with the moving direction and distance of a finger detected by a finger movement detection means. CONSTITUTION:An optical scanner 21 which detects a fingerprint pattern serves as a cursor shift operation means to a display device 26. Then the moving direction and distance of a finger are obtained based on the pattern detection data given from the scanner 21, and the cursor shift control data is obtained. Thus the scanner 21 can detect the fingerprint pattern at any position and any angle and does not need a sufficient shift space for a mouse. Thus the cursor shift is controlled with high accuracy. Furthermore the coincidence/ discordance is decided between the registered fingerprint patterns of users and the fingerprint pattern of an operator. Thus the security is ensured for an input access.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 [発明の目的] (産業上の利用分野) 本発明は、CRTやLCD等のディスプレイ装置のポイ
ンティングデバイスに関する。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a pointing device for a display device such as a CRT or LCD.

(従来の技術) 例えばパーソナルコンビ二一夕、ワードプロセッサ、図
形処理装置等のデータ処理装置や、各種制御システムに
は、その処理データや制御情報を表示するためのディス
プレイ装置(CRT。
(Prior Art) For example, data processing devices such as personal computers, word processors, and graphic processing devices, and various control systems include display devices (CRTs) for displaying processing data and control information.

LCD、プラズマ、ELigが備えられるが、これらデ
ィスプレイ装置の画面上においてカーソル等を移動させ
入力位置等のt旨定を行なうポインティングデバイスと
しては、最も一般的なデバイスとしてマウスがあげられ
る。
Although LCDs, plasmas, and ELigs are provided, a mouse is the most common pointing device for moving a cursor or the like on the screen of these display devices to determine an input position, etc.

第2図(A)及び(B)はマウス11の構成を示す側面
図及び平面図である。
FIGS. 2(A) and 2(B) are a side view and a plan view showing the configuration of the mouse 11. FIG.

マウス11の本体は、人間の手に収まる程度の大きさか
らなるもので、このマウス11の下側面には、該マウス
11の平面上での移動に応じて自在に回転するボール1
2が礒えられる。このボール12には、該ボール12の
X方向の回転が伝達されるローラ13xと、該ボール1
2のX方向の回転が伝達されるローラ13yとが、当接
して設けられるもので、このローラ13x、13yから
は、一定回転毎にマウス移動量検出信号としてのパルス
信号が出力される。
The main body of the mouse 11 is large enough to fit in a human hand, and on the bottom side of the mouse 11 is a ball 1 that rotates freely according to the movement of the mouse 11 on a plane.
2 is removed. This ball 12 includes a roller 13x to which the rotation of the ball 12 in the X direction is transmitted, and a roller 13
A roller 13y to which the rotation of the mouse 2 in the X direction is transmitted is provided in contact with the roller 13y, and a pulse signal as a mouse movement amount detection signal is output from the rollers 13x and 13y every fixed rotation.

つまり、ディスプレイ装置を設置した平板面14上にお
いて、マウス11を所望の方向に移動させると、このマ
ウス11の移動に伴うX方向移動量及びX方向移動量が
、それぞれ上記ローラ13x及び13yにより検出され
る。これにより、上記マウス11の移動量に応じてディ
スプレイ装置における画面上のカーソル位置が、X及び
X方向に移動するようになる。
That is, when the mouse 11 is moved in a desired direction on the flat plate surface 14 on which the display device is installed, the amount of movement in the X direction and the amount of movement in the X direction accompanying the movement of the mouse 11 are detected by the rollers 13x and 13y, respectively. be done. As a result, the cursor position on the screen of the display device moves in the X and X directions in accordance with the amount of movement of the mouse 11.

(発明が解決しようとする課題) しかしながら、上記マウス11の動作原理は、ボール1
2を転がすことでX及びX方向への移動量を検知するも
のであるため、該ボール12を回転させるのに充分なス
ペースが必要であると共に、マウス11の移動操作面は
、該マウス11がボール12により自然に移動してしま
うことがないよう水平面であることが必要になる。
(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) However, the operating principle of the mouse 11 is that the ball 1
Since the amount of movement in the X and X directions is detected by rolling the ball 2, sufficient space is required to rotate the ball 12. It is necessary that the surface be horizontal so that the ball 12 does not move naturally.

また、キーボード操作による入力処理の際には、予めI
Dコードを照合させないと実際の入力処理が許可されな
いものがあるものの、上記マウス11の場合には、他人
が使用することによるセキュリティ対策が何等施されて
いないという問題がある。
In addition, when inputting by keyboard operation,
Although there are some devices in which actual input processing is not permitted until the D code is verified, the problem with the mouse 11 is that there are no security measures in place to prevent it from being used by another person.

本発明は上記課題に鑑みなされたもので、例えば画面上
のカーソルを移動させる際に、移動操作面に充分な広さ
や水平面である等の制約を受けることなく、あらゆる入
力状況において容易にカーソルの移動操作を行なうこと
ができると共に、特定人物のみにより入力処理が可能に
なるディスプレイ装置のポインティングデバイスを提供
することを目的とする。
The present invention has been developed in view of the above-mentioned problems. For example, when moving a cursor on a screen, the cursor can be easily moved in any input situation without being subject to restrictions such as sufficient width or horizontal surface for the movement operation surface. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pointing device for a display device that allows movement operations and allows input processing only by a specific person.

(3題を解決するための手段) すなわち、本発明に係わるディスプレイ装置のポインテ
ィングデバイスは、指紋パターンを予め設定された時間
間隔毎に検出する指紋検出手段と、この指紋検出手段に
より検出された指紋パターンを記憶する指紋記憶手段と
、この指紋記憶手段により記憶された指紋パターンと上
記指紋検出手段により新たに検出された指紋パターンと
の一致/不一致を比較判定する指紋比較手段と、この指
紋比較手段により一致判定が成された際に上記指紋検出
手段による一定時間間隔毎の指紋検出結果に基づき指の
移動方向及び移動距離を検出する指移動検出手段と、こ
の指移動検出手段により検出された指の移動方向及び移
動距離に応じて表示画面上の指示位置を移動させる移動
制御手段とを備えて構成したものである。
(Means for Solving the Three Problems) That is, the pointing device of the display device according to the present invention includes a fingerprint detection means for detecting a fingerprint pattern at preset time intervals, and a fingerprint detection means for detecting a fingerprint pattern at preset time intervals. a fingerprint storage means for storing a pattern; a fingerprint comparison means for comparing and determining the match/mismatch between the fingerprint pattern stored by the fingerprint storage means and the fingerprint pattern newly detected by the fingerprint detection means; and the fingerprint comparison means. a finger movement detection means for detecting the movement direction and movement distance of the finger based on the fingerprint detection results at fixed time intervals by the fingerprint detection means when a match is determined by the fingerprint detection means; and a movement control means for moving the indicated position on the display screen according to the movement direction and movement distance of the display screen.

(作用) つまり、指紋認識デバイスを上記指紋検出手段として利
用することで、指の微妙な移動を検知してその移動方向
及び移動距離に応じたディスプレイ装置画面上でのカー
ソル移動が行なえると共に、指紋照合によるセキュリテ
ィ対策が施されるようになる。
(Function) In other words, by using the fingerprint recognition device as the fingerprint detection means, it is possible to detect subtle movements of the finger and move the cursor on the screen of the display device according to the movement direction and movement distance. Security measures based on fingerprint verification will be implemented.

(実施例) 以下図面により本発明の一実施例について説明する。(Example) An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

第1図はディスプレイ装置のポインティングデバイスの
構成を示すもので、このポインティングデバイスは光学
式スキャナ21を備えている。この光学式スキャナ21
は、予め設定された時間間隔(例えば0.1秒)毎の光
学走査により、該スキャナ21の操作面を被う透明のボ
インティングパッド21a上に置かれた指の指紋パター
ンを繰返し検出するもので、この光学式スキャナ21に
より一定時間間隔毎に検出される指紋パターンは制御回
路22に転送される。
FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a pointing device of a display device, and this pointing device is equipped with an optical scanner 21. As shown in FIG. This optical scanner 21
The scanner repeatedly detects the fingerprint pattern of a finger placed on a transparent pointing pad 21a that covers the operation surface of the scanner 21 by optical scanning at preset time intervals (for example, 0.1 seconds). The fingerprint pattern detected by the optical scanner 21 at regular time intervals is transferred to the control circuit 22.

この制御回路22は、上記光学式スキャナ21からの指
紋検出信号に応じて記憶部23、比較部24、演算部2
5、及びディスプレイ装置26を制御する。
The control circuit 22 includes a storage section 23, a comparison section 24, and a calculation section 2 in response to a fingerprint detection signal from the optical scanner 21.
5, and the display device 26.

記憶部23は、RAM等で構成され、上記光学式スキャ
ナ21により検出される任意の指紋パターンを、例えば
白黒2値化した画像データとして記憶登録するもので、
この記憶部23により記憶された特定指紋パターンは、
ディスプレイ装置に対する入力許可を行なうためのオペ
レータ照合データとして利用される。
The storage unit 23 is configured with a RAM or the like, and stores and registers any fingerprint pattern detected by the optical scanner 21 as, for example, black and white binary image data.
The specific fingerprint pattern stored in this storage unit 23 is
This data is used as operator verification data for permitting input to the display device.

比較部24は、上記記憶部23にオペレータ照合データ
として登録された特定の指紋パターンと、上記光学式ス
キャナ21により新たに検出された指紋パターンとの一
致/不一致を比較判定するもので、この比較部24から
の比較判定信号は制御回路22に出力される。
The comparison unit 24 compares and determines whether a specific fingerprint pattern registered as operator verification data in the storage unit 23 and a fingerprint pattern newly detected by the optical scanner 21 match or do not match. The comparison/determination signal from section 24 is output to control circuit 22 .

ここで、上記比較部24における指紋パターンの比較判
定処理は、上記光学式スキャナ21において指紋パター
ンが検出されなくなってから所定時間(例えば1分)以
上経過した後に新たに指紋パターンが検出された時のみ
実施されるもので、この比較部24により指紋パターン
の不一致判定が成された場合には、制御回路22により
ディスプレイ装置26に対する一切の制御信号の出力が
禁止される。
Here, the fingerprint pattern comparison/judgment process in the comparing section 24 is performed when a new fingerprint pattern is detected after a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) or more has elapsed since the optical scanner 21 stopped detecting the fingerprint pattern. If the comparison unit 24 determines that the fingerprint patterns do not match, the control circuit 22 prohibits the output of any control signals to the display device 26.

演算部25は、上記光学式スキャナ21により検出され
る指紋パターンを、制御回路22を通して該スキャナ2
1上のx、y座標データとして捕え、指紋パターンの検
出動作毎にその指位置の変化(移動)に基づく座標のず
れを方向と距離として算出するもので、この演算部25
において求められる指の位置ずれ(移動)方向及び位置
ずれ(移動)距離に応じて、制御回路22からディスプ
レイ装@26に対してカーソル移動制御信号が出力され
る。
The calculation unit 25 sends the fingerprint pattern detected by the optical scanner 21 to the scanner 2 through the control circuit 22.
1 as x, y coordinate data, and calculates the coordinate shift based on the change (movement) of the finger position for each fingerprint pattern detection operation as the direction and distance.
A cursor movement control signal is output from the control circuit 22 to the display device @26 in accordance with the finger positional deviation (movement) direction and positional deviation (movement) distance determined in .

次に、上記構成によるディスプレイ装置のポインティン
グデバイスの動作について説明する。
Next, the operation of the pointing device of the display device with the above configuration will be explained.

まず、ユーザは、光学式スキャナ21により自分の指紋
を検出させ、その指紋パターンを制御回路22を通して
記憶部23に記憶登録させる。
First, the user causes the optical scanner 21 to detect his or her fingerprint, and causes the fingerprint pattern to be stored and registered in the storage unit 23 through the control circuit 22.

そして、所定時間以上経過の後、光学式スキャナ21に
より新たな指紋パターンが検出されると、この新たに検
出された指紋パターンは比較部24に送られ、上記記憶
部23に予め記憶された特定の指紋パターンと一致する
か否かが判定される。
Then, when a new fingerprint pattern is detected by the optical scanner 21 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, this newly detected fingerprint pattern is sent to the comparison section 24, and the fingerprint pattern stored in advance in the storage section 23 is sent to the comparison section 24. It is determined whether or not the fingerprint pattern matches the fingerprint pattern.

ここで、比較部24から制御回路22に対し一致判定信
号が出力されると、制御回路22は、今後一定時間毎に
光学式スキャナ21から繰返し転送される指紋パターン
の該スキャナ21上でのx2y座標データを演算部25
に与え、その座標データの位置ずれに対応する指の移動
方向及び移動距離を算出させる。すると、制御回路22
は、上記演算部25により一定時間毎に求められる指の
移動方向及び移動距離に応じて、ディスプレイ装置26
にカーソル移動制御信号を出力するもので、これにより
、ディスプレイ装置26の表示画面上におけるカーソル
が、上記光学式スキャナ21上での指の移動に応じて移
動表示されるようになる。
Here, when the comparison unit 24 outputs a match determination signal to the control circuit 22, the control circuit 22 outputs the x2y The coordinate data is calculated by the calculation unit 25.
is given, and the moving direction and moving distance of the finger corresponding to the positional deviation of the coordinate data are calculated. Then, the control circuit 22
is displayed on the display device 26 according to the movement direction and movement distance of the finger determined at regular intervals by the calculation unit 25.
This outputs a cursor movement control signal to the optical scanner 21, so that the cursor on the display screen of the display device 26 is moved and displayed in accordance with the movement of the finger on the optical scanner 21.

一方、上記比較部24における指紋パターンの比較判定
時において、制御回路22に対し不一致信号が出力され
た場合には、現在、光学式スキャナ21によりカーソル
移動操作を行なおうとしているオペレータは、正規のユ
ーザでないことになり、$18回路22からディスプレ
イ装a!26に対する一切のUS信号の出力が禁止され
る。
On the other hand, if a discrepancy signal is output to the control circuit 22 when comparing and determining the fingerprint patterns in the comparison section 24, the operator who is currently attempting to move the cursor using the optical scanner 21 is , and the display device a! from the $18 circuit 22! The output of any US signal to 26 is prohibited.

したがって、上記構成のディスプレイ装置のポインティ
ングデバイスによれば、ディスプレイ装置21に対する
カーソルの移動操作手段として、指紋パターンを検出す
る光学式スキャナ21を用い、この光学式スキャナ21
がらのパターン検出データに応じて指の移動方向及び移
動距離を求め、カーソル移動制御のためのデータを得る
ようにしたので、上記光学式スキャナ21は如何なる位
置に如何なる角度で設置しても指紋パターンの検出が可
能であり、しかも、前記第2図で示したマウス11を移
動操作するための充分な移動スペースを必要としないの
で、ユーザの指先の動きに応じた高精度なカーソル移動
制御が容易に行なえるようになる。
Therefore, according to the pointing device of the display device having the above configuration, the optical scanner 21 that detects a fingerprint pattern is used as a means for moving the cursor with respect to the display device 21.
The direction and distance of movement of the finger are determined according to the fingerprint pattern detection data to obtain data for controlling cursor movement, so the optical scanner 21 detects the fingerprint pattern no matter where it is installed at any position and at any angle. Furthermore, since sufficient movement space is not required for moving the mouse 11 shown in FIG. You will be able to do this.

さらに、ユーザの指紋パターンを予め登録して、オペレ
ータの指紋パターンとの一致/不一致の比較判定を行な
うことにより、ディスプレイ装置26に対する入力アク
セスのセキュリティ対策を施すことができる。
Furthermore, security measures for input access to the display device 26 can be taken by registering the user's fingerprint pattern in advance and comparing and determining whether it matches or does not match the operator's fingerprint pattern.

[発明の効果〕 以上のように本発明によれば、指紋パターンを予め設定
された時間間隔毎に検出する指紋検出手段と、この指紋
検出手段により検出された指紋パターンを記憶する指紋
記憶手段と、この指紋記憶手段により記憶された指紋パ
ターンと上記指紋検出手段により新たに検出された指紋
パターンとの一致/不一致を比較判定する指紋比較手段
と、この指紋比較手段により一致判定が成された際に上
記指紋検出手段による一定時間間隔毎の指紋検出結果に
基づき指の移動方向及び移動距離を検出する指移動検出
手段と、この指移動検出手段により検出された指の移動
方向及び移動距離に応じて表示画面上の指示位置を移動
させる移動制御手段とを備えて構成したので、例えば画
面上のカーソルを移動させる際に、移動操作面に充分な
広さや水平面である等の制約を受けることなく、あらゆ
る入力状況において容易にカーソルの移動操作を行なう
ことができると共に、特定人物のみにより入力処理が可
能になるディスプレイ装置のポインティングデバイスを
提供できる。
[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, there are provided a fingerprint detection means for detecting a fingerprint pattern at preset time intervals, and a fingerprint storage means for storing the fingerprint pattern detected by the fingerprint detection means. , a fingerprint comparison means for comparing and determining the match/mismatch between the fingerprint pattern stored by the fingerprint storage means and the fingerprint pattern newly detected by the fingerprint detection means, and when a match is determined by the fingerprint comparison means; a finger movement detection means for detecting the movement direction and movement distance of the finger based on the fingerprint detection results at fixed time intervals by the fingerprint detection means; and a movement control means for moving the indicated position on the display screen, for example, when moving the cursor on the screen, there is no need to be constrained by the movement operation surface being of sufficient width or being a horizontal surface. Therefore, it is possible to provide a pointing device for a display device that allows a cursor to be easily moved in any input situation and allows input processing to be performed only by a specific person.

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

第1図は本発明の一実施例に係わるディスプレイ装置の
ポインティングデバイスの構成を示す図、第2図(A)
及び(B)はマウスの構成を示す側面図及び平面図であ
る。 21・・・光学式スキャナ、21a・・・ボインティン
グパッド、22・・・制御回路、23・・・記憶部、2
4・・・比較部、25・・・演算部、26・・・ディス
プレイ装置。 出願人代理人 弁理士 鈴江武彦
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a pointing device of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 (A)
and (B) are a side view and a plan view showing the configuration of the mouse. 21... Optical scanner, 21a... Pointing pad, 22... Control circuit, 23... Storage unit, 2
4... Comparison section, 25... Arithmetic section, 26... Display device. Applicant's agent Patent attorney Takehiko Suzue

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】 指紋パターンを予め設定された時間間隔毎に検出する指
紋検出手段と、 この指紋検出手段により検出された指紋パターンを記憶
する指紋記憶手段と、 この指紋記憶手段により記憶された指紋パターンと上記
指紋検出手段により新たに検出された指紋パターンとの
一致/不一致を比較判定する指紋比較手段と、 この指紋比較手段により一致判定が成された際に上記指
紋検出手段による一定時間間隔毎の指紋検出結果に基づ
き指の移動方向及び移動距離を検出する指移動検出手段
と、 この指移動検出手段により検出された指の移動方向及び
移動距離に応じて表示画面上の指示位置を移動させる移
動制御手段と、 を具備したことを特徴とするディスプレイ装置のポイン
ティングデバイス。
[Scope of Claims] Fingerprint detection means for detecting a fingerprint pattern at preset time intervals; Fingerprint storage means for storing the fingerprint pattern detected by the fingerprint detection means; a fingerprint comparing means for comparing and determining the match/mismatch between the fingerprint pattern and the fingerprint pattern newly detected by the fingerprint detecting means; and a fixed time interval by the fingerprint detecting means when a match is determined by the fingerprint comparing means. finger movement detection means for detecting the movement direction and movement distance of the finger based on each fingerprint detection result; and moving the indicated position on the display screen according to the movement direction and movement distance of the finger detected by the finger movement detection means. A pointing device for a display device, comprising: a movement control means for controlling the display; and a pointing device for a display device.
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