KR20110117860A

KR20110117860A - Portable one hand keyboard

Info

Publication number: KR20110117860A
Application number: KR1020100037330A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 김지수
Original assignee: 김지수
Priority date: 2010-04-22
Filing date: 2010-04-22
Publication date: 2011-10-28

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable one-handed keyboard that is compactly configured to allow one-handed operation and input of keyboard input in a two-handed format and to reduce errors in input.
To this end, the present invention is arranged in the position of the thumb so that a plurality of input keys selectively shared letters, numbers, symbols in one key, and the input value of the input keys can be converted into shared letters, numbers, symbol values And a plurality of combination keys and letters, numbers, and symbols that can be input corresponding to the combination keys are color-coded.
The combination key is characterized in that the Fn, shift, and stroke conversion keys are arranged in a row, and the Ctrl and Alt keys are arranged adjacent to each other.
In addition, the stroke conversion key is a P shared with R, W shared with R, Q shared with O, Q shared with U, H shared with K, M shared with M, and the like. , J shared with I, F shared with E, ing shared with G, B shared with D, X shared with L, T shared with S, T shared with Y, and Z shared with each other. ㅇ shared with ,, 공유 shared with ㅛ, ㅠ shared with ㅜ, ㅋ shared with ㄱ, ㄹ shared with ,, ㅑ shared with ㅑ, ㅕ shared with ㅕ, ㅌ shared with ㅌ, ㅂ and ㅂ Each of the shared and shared shares is input.
The input key includes a direction key group composed of keys for adjusting the direction of the cursor, and a character key group composed of keys for inputting characters, so that the direction key group, the character key group, and a combination key can be distinguished by tactile sense. A protrusion is provided on a key at a predetermined position.

Description

Portable one hand keyboard {PORTABLE ONE HAND KEYBOARD}

The present invention relates to a portable one-handed keyboard, and more particularly, to a portable one-handed keyboard that is compactly configured to allow one-handed operation and input of keyboard input in a two-handed format and to reduce errors during input. .

In general, a computer keyboard is a device for inputting a program or data by pressing keys with both hands.

Such a keyboard includes a plurality of character keys for inputting characters, includes a numeric keypad shaped like a calculator, and includes various non-character keys in addition to these character and numeric keys.

Recently, due to the development of portable information devices, the keyboard is also made smaller, which improves portability. However, since the size of the key is smaller than the thickness of the finger, there are many errors in typing and both hands must be used. There was this.

Accordingly, a keyboard for one-handed operation has been proposed, but there are many shortages for replacing a computer keyboard because there are not many characters or symbols to input.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and provides a portable one-handed keyboard having a compact key arrangement and combination to allow one-handed operation and input of keyboard input in a two-handed format.

In addition, the present invention allows color-coded processing of characters, numbers, and symbols that can be input according to a combination, and allows the character key group, the numeric key group, and the combination key to be distinguished only by tactile sense, and the characters and symbols are not shared with each other. It provides a portable one-handed keyboard that can reduce errors during operation.

In addition, the present invention is convenient to switch to the input of a shared letter, number, symbol value by placing the combination key at the position of the thumb or to switch to the added function, and to replace the two-handed keyboard for the computer with a variety of special symbols Provides a portable one-handed keyboard.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a plurality of input keys in which letters, numbers, and symbols are selectively shared on one key, and input values of the input keys can be converted into shared letters, numbers, and symbol values. A plurality of combination keys arranged at the thumb position and letters, numbers, and symbols that can be input corresponding to the combination keys are distinguished by color.

The combination key is characterized in that the Fn, shift, stroke conversion keys are arranged in a line, and optionally the Ctrl, Alt keys are adjacent to each other.

According to the selection, the stroke conversion key is P shared with R, W shared with R, Q shared with O, Q shared with U, H shared with C, M shared with N, M shared with N J shared with E, F shared with E, ing shared with G, B shared with D, X shared with L, T shared with S, Z shared with Y are entered, and ㅎ shared, ㅛ shared with ㅛ, ㅠ shared with ㅜ, ㅋ shared with ㄱ, ㄹ shared with ,, ㅑ shared with ㅑ, ㅕ shared with ㅕ, ㅌ shared with, shared with ㅂ H, shared inputs are characterized in that each input.

The input key includes a direction key group composed of keys for adjusting the direction of the cursor, and a character key group composed of keys for inputting characters, and is predetermined so that the direction key group, the character key group, and a combination key can be distinguished by tactile sense. It is characterized in that the projection is provided in the key of the position.

According to the present invention, it is possible to easily input not only Korean input, but also English or special symbols, so that it can be widely used in professional fields such as web programming.

In addition, there is an effect that the combination key input is easy by arranging the combination key at the thumb position and managing the combination key only with the thumb.

In addition, by adding or dropping strokes, a plurality of characters can be shared on a single key to reduce the number of input keys, and shared characters can be input by the stroke conversion key, thereby providing a compact keyboard. .

In addition, the characters or symbols that can be input corresponding to the combination keys and their functions are color-coded so that the characters or symbols and their functions can be easily recognized when the combination keys are selected.

In addition, by forming a projection that can distinguish the group, such as a direction key, a number pad, a combination key on a predetermined key, there is an effect that the key can be easily operated only by the sense of touch without looking at the keyboard.

In addition, by configuring a keyboard with keys of the same size, the arrangement of the keys is easy, and there is an effect that the switch can be easily switched from right-handed to left-handed using only a simple operation.

As a result, by providing a portable one-handed keyboard suitable for the domestic situation, it is possible to replace the expensive one-handed keyboard for the handicapped, and to improve the competitiveness of portable information devices, and to freely input data even on a moving or narrow space. It can be widely used as an input device in various fields such as bags and bags.

1 is an exemplary view of a portable one-hand keyboard according to the present invention;
2 to 6 are diagrams for explaining an example of the input of each key distinguished by the color of the portable one-hand keyboard according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of a portable one-hand keyboard according to the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, the portable one-hand keyboard according to the present invention is composed of keys of the same size and has at least eight rows and four columns.

One key is selectively shared with letters, numbers, and symbols, and a display unit for displaying a selected function, for example, Eng, Caps, Num, and Fn lamps, is provided on the keyboard border.

In the present invention, for the convenience of explanation, the description will be made mainly on the right hand keyboard (the left hand keyboard is symmetrical with the right hand keyboard).

1 line 1 column Location key: 、, ^, #, Esc Share

1 row, 2 column location keys: ←, Page up, [, Home Share

Row 1, Column 3 Position Keys: Ctrl, Tab ←, Func Share

1 row and 4 column position keys: Fn

2 row 1 column location key: ↑, &,%, Chinese characters share

2 row 2 column position key: ↓,], Caps Share

2 row 3 column position key: Alt, Tab →, Num Share

2 row 4 column position key: Shift

3 row 1 column position key: ~, @, _, Korean / English shared

3 row 2 column position key: →, Page Down, =, End Share

3rd row 3rd column Location Key: ㅁ, A Share

3-row 4-column position key: Convert stroke

Row 4, column 1 location key: ', (, {, 7 share

4 row 2 column location key: ㅅ, ㅆ, R, P, 4 Share

4th row and 3rd column Location Keys: ㄱ, ㄲ, ㅋ, C, K, 1 Share

4th row and 4th column Location Keys: ㄷ, ㄸ, ㅌ, D, B, 0 Share

Row 5, Column 1 Location Key: ",),}, 8 Share

5 row 2 column position key: ㅇ, ㅎ, V, W, 5 Share

5-row 3-column location key: ㄴ, ㄹ, N, M, 2 Share

5-row 4-column location key: ㅂ, ㅃ,, L, X,., F11 Share

Row 6, Column 1 Location key::,;, <, 9 Share

6-row, 2-column location key: ㅗ, ㅚ, ㅛ, O, Q, 6 Share

6-row 3-column location key: ㅏ, ㅐ, ㅑ, I, J, 3 share

6-row 4-column location key: ㅈ, ㅉ, ㅊ, S, T, F12 Share

Row 7, Column 1 Location Key:?,!,>,-Share

7-row 2-column location key: TT, ㅟ, ㅠ, U, H, + Share

7-row and 3-column location keys: ㅓ, ㅔ, E, F, * Share

7-row 4-column location key: ㅡ, ㅢ, Y, Z, / Share

8-row, 1-column location key: ← Del, Windows logo sharing

8 rows 2 columns positioning keys:.,,, \, Prt Scn Share

8-row 3-column location key: ㅣ, G, ing Share

8-row 4-column location key: Space, Enter, = Share

The keyboard configured as described above has a plurality of input keys in which letters, numbers, and symbols are selectively shared on one key, and a thumb position so that input values of the input keys can be converted into shared letters, numbers, and symbol values. A plurality of combination keys 2 arranged and letters, numbers, and symbols that can be input corresponding to the combination keys are distinguished by color.

According to the above technical configuration, letters and symbols are arranged so that they do not overlap, so that an error in input can be reduced, and a combination key 2 is disposed at a thumb position so that the combination key 2 can be managed only by the thumb. Combination with and is convenient, as well as letters, numbers, and symbols that can be entered when selecting the corresponding combination keys are distinguished by color, so that they can be entered quickly.

In the above technical configuration, the combination keys 2 are arranged in a row with the Fn, shift, and stroke conversion keys, and optionally the Ctrl, Alt keys are arranged adjacent to each other (used in ordinary keyboards not specifically defined in the present invention). According to the definition of the term).

According to the selection, the stroke conversion key is P shared with R, W shared with R, Q shared with O, Q shared with U, H shared with C, M shared with N, M shared with N J shared with E, F shared with E, ing shared with G, B shared with D, X shared with L, T shared with S, Z shared with Y are entered, and ㅎ shared, ㅛ shared with ㅛ, ㅠ shared with ㅜ, ㅋ shared with ㄱ, ㄹ shared with ,, ㅑ shared with ㅑ, ㅕ shared with ㅕ, ㅌ shared with, shared with ㅂ ,, shared with each is entered.

Accordingly, the keyboard can be compactly configured by reducing the number of 26 existing character keys to 14, and the characters can be easily input by sharing strokes in principle, even if the number of character keys is reduced by almost half. Will be.

The input key includes a direction key group 1 composed of keys for adjusting the direction of the cursor, a character key group 3 composed of keys for inputting characters, and a direction key group 1 and a character key group ( The projection 4 is provided in the key of a predetermined position so that 3) and the combination key 2 can be distinguished by a tactile sense.

In detail, it is preferable to form a projection at the point where the group starts so that each group can find its position by tactile sense, and in the case of the combination key 2, it is preferable to form a projection at the key located at the center. Do.

Optionally, in the case of frequently used keys, protrusions may be additionally formed to prevent confusion with character keys. For example, a protrusion may be formed on the ← Del, Windows logo shared key and Space, Enter, = shared key.

Next, the input of each key distinguished by color will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6.

First, FIG. 2 is an example of a key processed in the first color (for example, black), and the main functions will be described with reference to the drawing.

Ex) Ctrl + Alt + ← (back space) ≒ Ctrl + Alt + Del

Generally, the ← (back space) is used more than the Del key, so the Del key gives red color and the ← (back space) gives black color. When combined with the Ctrl and Alt keys, the 'Ctrl + Alt' + Del 'to perform the same function.

Ex) `

In order to reduce the error of input, Esc key is given green color. However, `combines Ctrl and Alt to perform the function of Esc key (see 1 row and 1 column key).

Ex) Ctrl, Alt

When combined with other keys, it is combined with black characters, functions, and symbols, and when combined with character keys, black alphabetic characters are input.

Next, FIG. 3 is an example of a key processed in the second color (for example, blue), and the main functions will be described with reference to the drawing.

Ex) Shift

It plays a similar role to the Shift key on a normal keyboard, and when combined with the English key, case conversion is performed only for black letters (when combined with the Shift key, lowercase letters are entered when the display caps is turned on).

Also, when combined with the Alt or Ctrl key, it performs the same function as the normal keyboard shift.

In combination with the Shift key, the shared blue letter and symbol are entered or performed.

Next, FIG. 4 is an example of a key processed in the third color (for example, red), and the main functions will be described with reference to the drawing.

If you press the red stroke-converted keys, the shared red letters and symbols are entered or performed for each key.

Next, FIGS. 5 and 6 are examples of keys processed in a third color (for example, green), and the main functions will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, referring to FIG. 5, the green Fn key and various function keys perform the following functions.

Fn + Func: The Fn indicator on the top lights up to execute the Function Lock function.

Fn + Num: Num indicator on top lights up and performs number lock function.

Fn + Caps: The Caps indicator on the top lights up to perform the Caps lock function.

Fn + Korean / English: The Eng indicator on the top lights to perform the English conversion function.

Fn + Esc, Hanja, Home, End, Window Mark, Prt scn: Perform the function.

Fn + Prt scn: Performs the Print screen function of a normal keyboard.

Next, referring to FIG. 6, a corresponding number or symbol is input when the Fn key is combined with the green number and symbol. Here, when the Num indicator is lit, numbers and symbols are activated to function as numeric keypads.

For example, if number lock is on, a combination of Ctrl, Alt, and numbers will be available.

If number lock is on, the first decimal point (.) Is entered in the part marked F11.

F12 is not entered if number lock is on.

When the Fn indicator turns on, the function lock is activated. Each green number functions as F1 ~ F12 (1 corresponds to F1) and can be combined with Ctrl or Alt.

On the other hand, the portable one-handed keyboard according to the present invention has the same size of keys and is made up of four rows and four columns of foldable configurations to increase portability.

Accordingly, the arrangement of the keys is easy and the right-handed use can be easily switched to the left-handed use only with a simple operation, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost.

1: direction key group
2: combination key
3: character key group
4: turning

Claims

A plurality of input keys in which one letter, number, or symbol is optionally shared;
A plurality of combination keys disposed at a thumb position to convert input values of the input keys into shared letters, numbers, and symbol values;
A portable one-handed keyboard comprising color-coded characters, numbers, and symbols that can be input corresponding to the combination keys.

The method of claim 1,
The combination key is a portable one-handed keyboard, characterized in that the Fn, shift, stroke conversion keys are arranged in a line, and optionally the Ctrl, Alt keys are adjacent to each other.

The method of claim 2,
When the stroke conversion key is selected, the stroke conversion key is inputted with P, V shared with R, Q shared with O, Q shared with U, H shared with U, K shared with N, M shared with N, Shared J, shared with F, shared with ing, shared with G, shared with D, shared with B, shared with X, shared with S, shared with T, shared with Y when entering Korean characters. ㅎ, 공유 shared with ㅛ, ㅠ shared with ㅜ, ㅋ shared with ㄱ, ㄹ shared with ㄴ, ㅑ shared with ㅑ, ㅕ shared with ㅕ, ㅌ shared with ㅌ, shared with ㅂ Portable one-handed keyboard, characterized in that each input is shared.

The method of claim 1,
The input key includes a direction key group composed of keys for adjusting a direction of a cursor, and a character key group composed of keys for inputting characters.
And a projection is provided on a key at a predetermined position so as to distinguish the direction key group, the character key group, and the combination key by tactile sense.