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GB2454632A
GB2454632A GB0904484A GB0904484A GB2454632A GB 2454632 A GB2454632 A GB 2454632A GB 0904484 A GB0904484 A GB 0904484A GB 0904484 A GB0904484 A GB 0904484A GB 2454632 A GB2454632 A GB 2454632A
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input
cylindrical body
selection element
function
input device
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Alexander Jarczyk
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Palm Inc
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Palm Inc
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Priority claimed from DE200610042093 external-priority patent/DE102006042093A1/en
Priority claimed from DE200610042094 external-priority patent/DE102006042094A1/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input 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
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/048—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
    • G06F3/0484—Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
    • G06F3/0485—Scrolling or panning
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input 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
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • 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
    • G06F3/0362—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/26—Devices for calling a subscriber
    • H04M1/27—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously
    • H04M1/274—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously with provision for storing more than one subscriber number at a time, e.g. using toothed disc
    • H04M1/2745—Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously with provision for storing more than one subscriber number at a time, e.g. using toothed disc using static electronic memories, e.g. chips
    • H04M1/27467—Methods of retrieving data
    • H04M1/2747—Scrolling on a display

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  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)

Abstract

The invention relates to an input device for entering characters or control instructions comprising a cylindrical body (4) with an axis (X), a selection element (5) which is rotatable about the cylindrical body and/or is adjustable in parallel with the axis, a plurality of measuring elements (6, 6*, 6o) which capacitively detect at least two charges on the cylindrical body (4) or the selection element (5) and at least one capacitively acting counter element (7, 7*, 7o) on conversely the selection element (5) or the cylindrical body, wherein, during an adjustment of the selection element relative to the cylindrical body, the at least one counter element is adjustable relative to the measuring elements and capacitance values (C1, C2, C3) which can be measured on the measuring elements change, and wherein the measuring elements and the counter elements are dimensioned in such a way and arranged relative to one another on the cylindrical body (or on the selection element in such a way that mutually differing capacitance values can be picked off at least one of the measuring elements as a function of the relative position. In other words, a plurality of measuring elements and counter elements which are arranged adjustably relative to one another are dimensioned and arranged in such a way that both a rotational movement of the selection element about the cylindrical body and a lateral axially parallel movement of the selection element or of a finger operating the selection element and sliding on the selection element can be unequivocally allocated a quite specific position on the circumference of the cylindrical body. In another embodiment there is an input device for entering characters or control instructions into a communication-unit with an input device (23) extending along an axis (X) with a cylindrical surface for entering characters or control instructions and with the control unit (C) for detecting the input of such characters or control instructions via input device (23) and for triggering at least a first function (f1) and/or a second function (f2) which is different to the first function depending on the entered characters or control instructions, with input device (23) along the axis (X) being subdivided into at least a first and a second input segment (23a, 23b) and with the control unit (C) being designed or controlled for triggering the first function (f1) in conjunction with input via the first input segment (23a) and for triggering the second function (f2) in conjunction with input via the second input segment (23b). The communication-unit input device therefore allows the user to make a selection for entering at least two different functions via at least two corresponding input interfaces in the form at least two input segments. This therefore involves the triggering of different functions.
GB0904484A 2006-09-07 2007-09-07 Device and method Expired - Fee Related GB2454632B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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DE200610042093 DE102006042093A1 (en) 2006-09-07 2006-09-07 Input device for entering characters or control instructions into communication unit has measuring elements and counter elements that are dimensioned in and arranged relative to one another on cylindrical body or on selection element
DE200610042094 DE102006042094A1 (en) 2006-09-07 2006-09-07 Input device for entering characters or control instructions into communication unit has measuring elements and counter elements that are dimensioned in and arranged relative to one another on cylindrical body or on selection element
PCT/IB2007/003534 WO2008029285A2 (en) 2006-09-07 2007-09-07 Device and method

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GB0904484D0 GB0904484D0 (en) 2009-04-29
GB2454632A true GB2454632A (en) 2009-05-20
GB2454632B GB2454632B (en) 2011-11-09

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EP0382350A2 (en) * 1989-02-10 1990-08-16 Hewlett-Packard Company Cursor control mechanism
US20020015024A1 (en) * 1998-01-26 2002-02-07 University Of Delaware Method and apparatus for integrating manual input
US20040164954A1 (en) * 2003-02-21 2004-08-26 Sony Corporation Input apparatus, portable electronic device and input method for a portable electronic device

Patent Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0382350A2 (en) * 1989-02-10 1990-08-16 Hewlett-Packard Company Cursor control mechanism
US20020015024A1 (en) * 1998-01-26 2002-02-07 University Of Delaware Method and apparatus for integrating manual input
US20040164954A1 (en) * 2003-02-21 2004-08-26 Sony Corporation Input apparatus, portable electronic device and input method for a portable electronic device

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GB2454632B (en) 2011-11-09

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