US5950045A
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Input device
Assignee: Sharp Corp
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Filing: 1998-06-11
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Granted: 1999-09-07
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Expires: 2018-06-11
Abstract
Abstract The input device for controlling an apparatus includes: a display device for displaying an image represented by a plurality of dots; a touch panel disposed over the display face of the display device for outputting information of a position where the panel is operated in accordance with the displayed image on the display device; a command content determining device for determining the content of the command selected, based on the relationship between the positional information output from the touch panel and the image displayed on the display device, wherein the image displayed on the display device includes an external outline of the apparatus having the input device; and a switching device for switching the display on the display device, into the display frame for setting the operation of a unit corresponding to the operated part of the external outline of the apparatus when part of the external outline of the apparatus displayed on the display portion is operated through the touch panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Tatsuo Nomura
- 👤 Kohki Fukuda
- 👤 Syoichiro Yoshiura
- 👤 Yasuhiro Nakai
- 👤 Kazuyuki Ohgita
- 👤 Hotaka Isobe
- 👤 Hiranaga Yamamoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:58
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/0035; H04N1/00352; G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/50; G03G15/5016; G03G15/502; G06; G06F; G06F9/00; G06F9/06; G06F9/44; G06F9/451; G06F9/453; H04N1/00384; H04N1/00397; H04N1/00405; H04N1/00408; H04N1/00411; H04N1/00413; H04N1/00416; H04N1/00419; H04N1/00432; H04N1/00466; H04N1/00474; H04N1/00482
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 42
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
An input device for controlling an apparatus comprising: a display means for displaying an image represented by a plurality of dots; a touch panel means disposed over the display face of the display means for outputting information of a position where the panel is operated in accordance with the displayed image on the display means; a command content determining means for determining the content of the command selected, based on the relationship between the positional information output from the touch panel means and the image displayed on the display means, wherein the image displayed on the display means comprises an external outline of the apparatus having the input device; and a switching means for switching the display on the display means, into the display frame for setting the operation of a unit corresponding to the operated part of the external outline of the apparatus when part of the external outline of the apparatus displayed on the display portion is operated through the touch panel means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
An input device for controlling an apparatus comprising: a display means for displaying an image represented by a plurality of dots; a touch panel means disposed over the display face of the display means for outputting information of a position where the panel is operated in accordance with the displayed image on the display means; a command content determining means for determining the content of the command selected, based on the relationship between the positional information output from the touch panel means and the image displayed on the display means, wherein the image displayed on the display means comprises an external outline of the apparatus having the input device; and a switching means for switching the display on the display means, into the display frame for setting the operation of a unit corresponding to the operated part of the external outline of the apparatus when part of the external outline of the apparatus displayed on the display portion is operated through the touch panel means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
The input device according to claim 1, wherein the switching means is constructed so that when part of the external outline of the apparatus displayed on the display portion is operated through the touch panel means, the outline of the designated part constituting the apparatus continues to be displayed while the display in the display means changes into the display frame for setting the operation mode of the unit corresponding to the operated part of the external outline in the apparatus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
The input device according to claim 2, wherein when part of the external outline of the apparatus displayed on the display portion is operated through the touch panel means, the outline of the designated part constituting the apparatus continues to be displayed while the display in the display means changes into the display frame for setting the operation mode of the unit corresponding to the operated part of the external outline in the apparatus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The input device according to claim 2, further comprising a display indicating means which, when the operation of the part of the unit displayed on the display means is designated, displays the icon representing the designated mode, within the outline of the unit displayed on the display means or in the vicinity thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
122 words
An input device for controlling an apparatus comprising: a display means for displaying an image represented by a plurality of dots; an operation command inputting means for inputting commands relating to the operation; and a display control means for displaying the command input through the operation command inputting means, on the display means so that the command can be confirmed, wherein the image displayed on the display means comprises an external outline of the apparatus having the input device, and in accordance with the command relating to the operation, input through the operation command inputting means, the mode's icon relating to the designated operation is displayed within the outline of the unit displayed on the display means or in the vicinity thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
122 words
An input device for controlling an apparatus comprising: a display means for displaying an image represented by a plurality of dots; an operation command inputting means for inputting commands relating to the operation; and a display control means for displaying the command input through the operation command inputting means, on the display means so that the command can be confirmed, wherein the image displayed on the display means comprises an external outline of the apparatus having the input device, and in accordance with the command relating to the operation, input through the operation command inputting means, the mode's icon relating to the designated operation is displayed within the outline of the unit displayed on the display means or in the vicinity thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
The input device according to claim 5, wherein the means for inputting a commands relating to an operation comprises an icon representing the operation, and when the means for inputting the command relating to the operation is operated, the same icon representing the operation is displayed within the outline of the unit displayed on the display means or in the vicinity thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The input device according to claim 5, wherein when an icon relating to a mode is displayed on the display means within the external outline or in the vicinity thereto, the icon is displayed in the position suitable to the mode, within the external outline.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
76 words
The input device according to claim 5, wherein when the operation relating to a unit of the apparatus displayed on the display means is designated, the icon representing the setup mode is displayed within the outline of the unit displayed on the display means or in the vicinity thereto and if a plurality of icons representing the setup modes associated with each other need to be displayed, the associated icons are replaced with a single icon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
94 words
The input device according to claim 5, wherein when the operation relating to a unit of the apparatus displayed on the display means is designated, the icon representing the setup mode is displayed within the outline of the unit displayed on the display means or in the vicinity thereto; and when a plurality of icons representing the setup modes are displayed beyond the predetermined display area within the outline or in the vicinity thereto, icons of the modes associated with each other of the plurality of the icons are replaced with another single icon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
64 words
The input device according to claim 2, wherein when the operating conditions of the part of the apparatus displayed on the display means have been designated, the external outline of the part of the apparatus displayed on the display means continues to be displayed at the same position while display changes into the frame that displays the overall external outline of the whole apparatus.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
71 words
The input device according to claim 2, wherein when the operating conditions of the part of the apparatus displayed on the display means have been designated, the external outline of the part of the apparatus displayed on the display means and the icon representing the selected mode continue to be displayed at the same positions while display changes into the frame that displays the overall external outline of the whole apparatus.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
226 words
An input device for controlling an apparatus comprising: a display means for displaying an image represented by a plurality of dots; a touch panel means disposed over the display face of the display means for outputting information of a position where the panel is operated in accordance with the displayed image on the display means; and a command content determining means for determining the content of the command selected, based on the relationship between the positional information output from the touch panel means and the image displayed on the display means, wherein the image displayed on the display means comprises an external outline of the apparatus having the input device; a first switching means which has an input portion disposed on the periphery of the external outline of the apparatus displayed on the display portion, and when the input portion is operated, switches the display on the display means into the display frame for setting the operation of a unit corresponding to the operated part in the input portion; and a second switching means for switching the display on the display means, into the display frame for setting the operation of a unit corresponding to the operated part of the external outline of the apparatus when part of the external outline of the apparatus displayed on the display portion is operated through the touch panel means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
226 words
An input device for controlling an apparatus comprising: a display means for displaying an image represented by a plurality of dots; a touch panel means disposed over the display face of the display means for outputting information of a position where the panel is operated in accordance with the displayed image on the display means; and a command content determining means for determining the content of the command selected, based on the relationship between the positional information output from the touch panel means and the image displayed on the display means, wherein the image displayed on the display means comprises an external outline of the apparatus having the input device; a first switching means which has an input portion disposed on the periphery of the external outline of the apparatus displayed on the display portion, and when the input portion is operated, switches the display on the display means into the display frame for setting the operation of a unit corresponding to the operated part in the input portion; and a second switching means for switching the display on the display means, into the display frame for setting the operation of a unit corresponding to the operated part of the external outline of the apparatus when part of the external outline of the apparatus displayed on the display portion is operated through the touch panel means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
174 words
A display input control system comprising: a display device for displaying an image composed of an external outline of an apparatus to be operated, command keys for designating operating commands and icons representing the command contents of the control operations; a position detecting device for detecting the designated position when the image displayed on the display device is operated by an operator; and a controller for displaying a predetermined frame on the display device, said controller comprising: an image determining means for determining the image displayed on the designated position from the positional information output from the position detecting means; a command content determining means for determining the content of the control operation for the designated image; and a display control means for displaying the icon corresponding to the command content determined by the command content determining means, either in the first display area which is in the vicinity of the external outline of the portion relating to the command content, or in the second display area which is in the external outline thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
174 words
A display input control system comprising: a display device for displaying an image composed of an external outline of an apparatus to be operated, command keys for designating operating commands and icons representing the command contents of the control operations; a position detecting device for detecting the designated position when the image displayed on the display device is operated by an operator; and a controller for displaying a predetermined frame on the display device, said controller comprising: an image determining means for determining the image displayed on the designated position from the positional information output from the position detecting means; a command content determining means for determining the content of the control operation for the designated image; and a display control means for displaying the icon corresponding to the command content determined by the command content determining means, either in the first display area which is in the vicinity of the external outline of the portion relating to the command content, or in the second display area which is in the external outline thereof.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
38 words
The display input control device according to claim 13, wherein the display control means, in accordance with the command contents for icons, displays the icons relating to the command contents, altogether in the first or second display area.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
71 words
The display input control device according to claim 13, wherein the display control means effects control so that the icon relating to the command content determined by command content determining means is displayed at the predetermined position and if the display is switched from one frame to another for each control operation the icon is continued to be displayed in the same state before and after the switching of the display.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The display input control device according to claim 13, wherein the display control means is constructed so that the spacing between icons can be changed.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
The display input control device according to claim 13, wherein the display control means is constructed so that the size of icons can be changed.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
34 words
The display input control device according to claim 13, wherein the display control means is constructed so that the displayed icons and the command contents represented by the icons are displayed in menu form.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
35 words
The display input control device according to claim 18, wherein the display control means is constructed so that the displayed icons are grouped for individual areas and displayed on the display device in menu form.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
59 words
The display input control device according to claim 13, wherein the image determining means determines the icon detected by the position detecting means; the command content determining means determines the control command content associated with the determined icon; and the display control means displays the frame for setting up the conditions of the command corresponding to the determined icon.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
33 words
The display input control device according to claim 13, wherein the display control means further comprises a control command modifying means for modifying the set up contents of control commands corresponding to icons.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
33 words
The display input control device according to claim 18, wherein the display control means further comprises a control command modifying means for modifying the set up contents of control commands corresponding to icons.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
33 words
The display input control device according to claim 19, wherein the display control means further comprises a control command altering means for altering the set up contents of control commands corresponding to icons.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
120 words
A display input control device comprising: a display means for displaying display image information represented by a plurality of dots; a position detecting means for detecting the operated position when the image displayed on the display device is operated by an operator; and a command content determining means for determining the content of the control command based on the relationship between the display image information and the information of the operated position, wherein the display image information displayed on the display means comprises guidance information relating to a function and the guidance information displayed on the display means contains the displayed information for selection keys which enable the selection of a function which can be obtained from the guidance information.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
120 words
A display input control device comprising: a display means for displaying display image information represented by a plurality of dots; a position detecting means for detecting the operated position when the image displayed on the display device is operated by an operator; and a command content determining means for determining the content of the control command based on the relationship between the display image information and the information of the operated position, wherein the display image information displayed on the display means comprises guidance information relating to a function and the guidance information displayed on the display means contains the displayed information for selection keys which enable the selection of a function which can be obtained from the guidance information.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
25 words
The display input control device according to claim 24, wherein the display information for selection keys is displayed at the end of the guidance information.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
61 words
The display input control device according to claim 24, further comprising a display frame scrolling means for scrolling the display image information displayed on the display frame of the display means, in the predetermined direction, wherein when the guidance information has been scrolled to the end by the display frame scrolling means, the display automatically changes to the function selecting frame.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
60 words
The display input control device according to claim 24, further comprising a display frame scrolling means for scrolling the display image information displayed on the display frame of the display means, in the predetermined direction, wherein the function as to which the guidance information is being displayed on the display means is automatically selected by the display frame scrolling means.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
57 words
The display input control device according to claim 24, wherein when a function is selected from a plurality of different functions, the icon representing that the function is being selected is displayed at the predetermined position on the display frame of the display means, and at the same time the guidance information of the function is displayed.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
110 words
A display input control device comprising: a display means for displaying display image information represented by a plurality of dots; a position detecting means for detecting the operated position when the image displayed on the display device is operated by an operator; and a command content determining means for determining the content of the control command based on the relationship between the display image information and the information of the operated position, wherein the display image information displayed on the display means comprises guidance information relating to a function and the icon representing the function associated with the guidance information, and the function can be selected by operating the icon.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
110 words
A display input control device comprising: a display means for displaying display image information represented by a plurality of dots; a position detecting means for detecting the operated position when the image displayed on the display device is operated by an operator; and a command content determining means for determining the content of the control command based on the relationship between the display image information and the information of the operated position, wherein the display image information displayed on the display means comprises guidance information relating to a function and the icon representing the function associated with the guidance information, and the function can be selected by operating the icon.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
39 words
The display input control device according to claim 28, wherein the display of the icon representing the function, displayed with the guidance information is transferred to the predetermined display area when the function is selected on the display frame.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
39 words
The display input control device according to claim 29, wherein the display of the icon representing the function, displayed with the guidance information is transferred to the predetermined display area when the function is selected on the display frame.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
82 words
The display input control device according to claim 24, wherein when the display image information displayed on the display frame of the display means contains plural pieces of guidance display information relating to different functions and selecting key information representing the functions, the display frame is changed in part so as to display the fact that the function has been selected instead of changing the whole display into another when one of the functions is selected by operation of the selection key.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
81 words
The display input control device according to claim 29, wherein when the display image information displayed on the display frame of the display means contains plural pieces of guidance display information relating to different functions and selecting key information representing the functions, the display frame is changed in part so as to display the fact the function has been selected instead of changing the whole display into another when one of the functions is selected by operation of the selection key.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
62 words
The display input control device according to claim 29, wherein when, with the guidance information being displayed on the display frame of the display means, the function has been selected, the display frame for guidance information is changed into the frame for setting up the detailed conditions of the function if extra setting of detailed conditions is needed for the selected function.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
149 words
A display input control device comprising: a display means for displaying display image information represented by a plurality of dots; a position detecting means for detecting the operated position when the image displayed on the display device is operated by an operator; and a command content determining means for determining the content of the control command based on the relationship between the display image information and the information of the operated position, wherein the display image information displayed on the display means comprises information of functions displayed in menu form and the ways of selecting functions include the first function selecting mode in which a desired function is directly selected from the display information of the function menu and the second function selecting mode in which a desired mode is selected after having viewed the guidance information of the function, selected from the display information of the function menu.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
149 words
A display input control device comprising: a display means for displaying display image information represented by a plurality of dots; a position detecting means for detecting the operated position when the image displayed on the display device is operated by an operator; and a command content determining means for determining the content of the control command based on the relationship between the display image information and the information of the operated position, wherein the display image information displayed on the display means comprises information of functions displayed in menu form and the ways of selecting functions include the first function selecting mode in which a desired function is directly selected from the display information of the function menu and the second function selecting mode in which a desired mode is selected after having viewed the guidance information of the function, selected from the display information of the function menu.
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