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WO2008147266A1 - Dispositif d'entrée multifonction - Google Patents

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WO2008147266A1
WO2008147266A1 PCT/SE2007/050380 SE2007050380W WO2008147266A1 WO 2008147266 A1 WO2008147266 A1 WO 2008147266A1 SE 2007050380 W SE2007050380 W SE 2007050380W WO 2008147266 A1 WO2008147266 A1 WO 2008147266A1
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rocker
input device
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Lennart Brunnberg
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Neonode Ab
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H01H25/04—Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick
    • H01H25/041—Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick having a generally flat operating member depressible at different locations to operate different controls
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H01H25/008—Operating part movable both angularly and rectilinearly, the rectilinear movement being perpendicular to the axis of angular movement
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H01H25/04—Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick

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  • the present invention relates generally to input devices for generating plural types of user commands. More particularly the in- vention relates to a multi-function input device according to the preamble of claim 1. The invention also relates to a mobile terminal according to the preamble of claim 18.
  • US 2005/0279619 discloses a switching device for a portable terminal.
  • a multi-function push button is fixed to a resilient sheet so as to enable the button to operate different switches depending on which portion of the button's periphery that is depressed. After release, the resilient sheet returns the button to a neutral position.
  • the design allows a low-profile button, which is advantageous if the device is to be included in a slim terminal, such as a mobile phone.
  • US 6,388,219 describes an operating element for selectively producing electric contacts, wherein a contact mat between the control element and a printed circuit board has at least two contact elements.
  • the device provides a good grip and is designed to allow a reliable operation during a relatively long service life.
  • An object of the invention is therefore to alleviate the above problems and present a robust multi-purpose input solution having high controllability, a pleasant tactile feel, and which offers the user a possibility to vary the manner in which the commands are generated. It is also an object of the invention to provide an input device which requires a low building depth and can be manufactured at relatively low cost.
  • the rocker has at least one guide means associated with each of the pivoting axes.
  • the guide means is configured to cause pivoting of the rocker around each axis in response to an external force fulfilling a respective set of requirements pertaining to the direction of the force and an area of the rocker to which the force is applied.
  • the guide means is configured to allow a sliding movement of the rocker from the axis relative to the circuit board in response to each external force applied to the rocker which does not fulfill the set of requirements.
  • the sliding movement is here essentially perpendicular to the primary surface.
  • the proposed device is advantageous because it provides a highly robust input means, which can be produced with relatively small physical dimensions while offering a tactile feel comparable to that of a much larger device. This in turn, enables effi- cient integration of the input device into demanding mobile terminals, such as cell phones, PDAs (Portable Digital Assistants) game devices and control devices, where the available space normally is very limited.
  • mobile terminals such as cell phones, PDAs (Portable Digital Assistants) game devices and control devices, where the available space normally is very limited.
  • the guide means includes a pin member and a holder member adapted to at least partially surround the pin member, so as to enable the rocker's sliding movement at relatively low friction.
  • the switches may be activated efficiently in response to a user's manipulation of the rocker.
  • one member of the pin and holder members forms a part of the rocker and the other member is fixated relative to the circuit board.
  • at least one of the guide means is integrated into a housing having an opening adapted to allow manipulation of the rocker.
  • the primary surface includes three peripheral switches.
  • the guide means are adapted to allow the rocker to be pivoted around three different pivoting axes, such that a particular pivoting of the rocker around each axis causes activation of a respective switch of the peripheral switches.
  • three distinct functions can be controlled by manipulating the rocker.
  • the primary surface includes four or eight peripheral switches.
  • the guide means are adapted to allow the rocker to be pivoted around four and eight different pivoting axes respectively. Consequently, a particular pivoting of the rocker around each axis causes activation of a respective switch of the peripheral switches.
  • the primary surface includes a central switch.
  • the guide means are adapted to allow the rocker to be advanced perpendicularly towards the circuit board, such that a particular advan- cement of the rocker causes activation of the central switch.
  • the rocker is configured to allow each switch of said peripheral switches to be activated without causing activation of the central switch. It is likewise preferable if the rocker is con- figured to allow the central switch to be activated without causing activation of any of the peripheral switches. Thereby, a high flexibility is achieved, and yet additional functions can be controlled very efficiently.
  • the rocker includes a central actuating member adapted to contact the central switch.
  • the rocker also includes a respective actuating member adapted to contact each of the peripheral switches.
  • the peripheral switches are here configured to cooperate with the peripheral actuating members, so that the central actua- ting member is directed towards the central switch in response to an external force fulfilling a set of requirements pertaining to the direction of the force and the area of the rocker to which the force is applied, such that the rocker is advanced towards the circuit board. Consequently, when the rocker is pushed inwards, the peripheral switches balance the rocker to aim the central actuating member's movement towards the central switch.
  • the resilient member is arranged concentrically relative to the central axis of the rocker. Namely, thereby a symmetric operation of the rocker is facilitated.
  • the resilient member may include any suitable element, such as a torsion spring and/or an elastic polymer body. Furthermore, the resilient member is preferably integrated into the rocker, since this simplifies mounting of the device and lowers the production cost.
  • the rocker has a cross-section profile adapted to allow the rocker to be pivoted around each axis in response to external forces having component forces being parallel as well as perpendicular to the circuit board.
  • the rocker has such geometrical proportions that a first distance from a distal surface of the rocker located most remote from the circuit board to a given axis represents 50 % to 200 % of a second distance from the distal surface to the given axis.
  • the first distance represents a shortest measure perpendicular to the circuit board
  • the second distance represents a shortest measure from a perimeter of the distal surface parallel with the circuit board.
  • the objects are achieved by the terminal described initially, wherein the terminal includes at least one input device of the above-proposed type.
  • the terminal includes at least one input device of the above-proposed type.
  • Figures 1 -2 show cross section side views of an input device according to a first embodiment of the invention
  • Figures 3a-b illustrate the arrangement of a resilient member and a set of switches according to the first embo- diment of the invention
  • Figures 4-5 show a top view and a bottom view respectively of a rocker included in the input device according to the first embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 6 shows a cross section side view of an input device according to a second embodiment of the invention
  • Figures 7-8 depict cross section side views of a resilient member connected to the rocker according to one embodiment of the invention
  • Figures 9-12 illustrate the arrangement of the pivoting axes and the set of switches according to various further embodiments of the invention.
  • Figures 13-14 show one embodiment of the invention wherein multiple guide means co-operate to accomplish each pivoting axis;
  • Figures 15-17 show another embodiment of the invention whe- rein the rocker is adapted to be pivoted around an infinite number of pivoting axes
  • Figure 18 shows a mobile terminal including an input device according to the invention.
  • Figure 1 shows a cross section side view of a multi-function input device according to a first embodiment of the invention.
  • the device includes a circuit board CB and a rocker R.
  • the circuit board CB has a primary surface PS onto which five switches are arranged (e.g. of dome type). In this view, two peripheral switches S1 and S3 respectively and one central switch SC of these switches are visible.
  • the rocker R is fitted over the primary surface PS of the circuit board CB.
  • the rocker R is configured to be pivoted around four pivoting axes, one of which AX1 is shown in Figure 1.
  • Each axis is separated from a central axis XR of the rocker R. I.e. the pivoting axes are peripherally located relative to the central axis XR.
  • the rocker R is mechanically connected to a resilient member, which is here represented by a torsion spring TS.
  • any alternative element having a resilient characteristic e.g. a polymer body, is equally well conceivable. To economize material, and facilitate assembly, it is generally desirable if the resilient member is an integral part of the rocker R.
  • the resilient member TS is arranged to exert counteracting forces on the rocker R, such that the rocker R is returned to a neutral position after discontinuing the application of any external forces to the rocker R.
  • the resilient member TS is arranged concentrically relative to the central axis XR of the rocker R as illustrated in Figure 1 . Thereby, a symmetric operation of the rocker R is facilitated irrespective of the material and design of the resilient member.
  • Figure 3a illustrates an arrangement of the resilient member TS and a set of switches S1 , S2, S3, S4 and SC according to the first embodiment of the invention. Peripheral switches S1 , S2, S3 and S4 are arranged around a central switch SC, preferably with equal angular separation from one another.
  • the rocker R has at least one guide means associated with each of the pivoting axes.
  • a first pin member P1 and a first holder member H1 constitute one guide means
  • another pin member P3 and a holder member H3 associated thereto constitute a different guide means.
  • the guide means are configured to cause pivoting of the rocker R around each of the pivoting axes when the rocker R is exerted to tilting forces.
  • the guide means are arranged to cause the rocker R to pivot around the first axis AX1 in response to an external force fulfilling a first set of requirements pertaining to the direction of the force and an area of the rocker R to which the force is applied.
  • the guide means are arranged to allow a sliding movement of the rocker R from the axis AX1 relative to the circuit board CB, where the sliding movement is essentially perpendicular to the primary surface PS.
  • Figure 1 shows an example wherein an external force is applied to the rocker R within an area a-n , a 12 or a 13 . If the force is app- lied to a first area a u thereof, the force must have a direction within a first angular range an - If , however, the force is applied to a second area a 12 , the force must have a direction within a second angular range ⁇ 12 , and if applied to a third area a 13 , the force must have a direction within a third angular range an as schematically illustrated. As a result of any such force, the rocker R is pivoted around the first axis AX1.
  • the rocker R is tilted so that a first actuating member A1 of the rocker R activates a first peripheral switch S1 on the primary surface PS of the circuit board CB.
  • the areas an , a 12 and a 13 and the angular ranges Ct 11 , ⁇ 12 and ⁇ 13 constitute the first set of requirements in respect of pivoting the rocker R around the first axis AX1 , which causes activation of the first peripheral switch S1.
  • a force directed straight towards the circuit board CB fulfills the first set of requirements if the force is applied proximate to a leftmost edge of the area a 13 ; whereas if the force is applied immediately to the left of the central axis XR, the force must have at least a smaller component within the third quadrant (i.e. the force must be directed leftwards in Figure 1 ).
  • any edges, recesses and/or protruding elements on the rocker R further complicates the relationship between application area of the force and its direction for a given pivoting of the rocker R.
  • one or more of the areas area a- ⁇ , ai 2 and a 13 can be provided with a sandpaper style of non-slip grip (i.e. high-friction surfaces).
  • a second, third and fourth set of requirements apply correspondingly to pivoting of the rocker R around any of the other three axes AX2, AX3 and AX4 for activating the peripheral switches S2, S3 and S4 respectively.
  • the guide means are adapted to allow the rocker R to be pivoted around four different pivoting axes AX1 , AX2, AX3 and AX4 res- pectively.
  • a particular pivoting of the rocker R around each of these axes causes activation of a respective switch of the peripheral switches S1 , S2, S3 or S4.
  • each guide means includes at least one pin member P1 and P3 and at least one holder member H1 and H3 respectively.
  • Each holder member H 1 and H3 is adapted to at least partially surround its associated pin member P1 and P3 respectively in such a manner that the rocker R is laterally supported while the above-mentioned sliding movement of the rocker R is enabled at relatively low friction.
  • one member of the pin and holder members forms a part of the rocker R and other member is fixated relative to the circuit board CB.
  • the holder members may be incorporated into the rocker R and the pin members may constitute integral parts of a housing H including the circuit board CB.
  • the housing H in turn, preferably has an opening which is adapted to allow user manipulation of the roc- ker R. Either the rocker R protrudes through this opening (as illustrated in Figure 1 ), or the opening provides access to a countersunk rocker R.
  • the holder members H 1 , H2, H3 and H4 are integrated into the rocker R such that each holder member is adapted to entirely surround its associated pin member as is illustrated in Figure 4.
  • the play between the pin and holder members may be relatively large along all surfaces of the guide means except between those surfaces involved in the pivoting axes.
  • Figure 2 shows another cross section side view of the input de- vice in Figure 1.
  • a force is applied to the rocker R which does not fulfill the set of requirements for pivoting the rocker R around any of the pivoting axes AX1 , AX2, AX3 or AX4.
  • the rocker R is advanced perpendicularly towards the circuit board CB relative to all these axes AX1 , AX2, AX3 and AX4.
  • the guide means are adapted to allow the rocker R to slide in this manner in response to a force that fulfils an additional set of requirements pertaining to the direction ⁇ 14 of the force and the area a 14 of the rocker R to which the force is applied as is schemati- cally illustrated in Figure 2.
  • the rocker R will cause activation of the central switch CS.
  • the rocker R includes a central actuating member AC, which is adapted to contact the central switch CS.
  • the rocker R may likewise be equipped with a respective actuating member A1 , A2, A3 and A4, which is adapted to contact each of the peripheral switches S1 , S2, S3 and S4.
  • the actuating members A1 , A2, A3, A4 and/or AC may include, or be composed of, a resilient material.
  • the peripheral switches S1 , S2, S3 and S4 are configured to cooperate with the peripheral actuating members A1 , A2, A3 and A4 respectively, such that the central actuating member AC is directed towards the central switch CS in response to an external force fulfilling the set of requirements ⁇ 14 and a 14 .
  • the peripheral switches S1 , S2, S3 and S4 may function as balancing cushions for the actuating members A1 , A2, A3 and A4 without being deformed to such extent that any of these switches S1 , S2, S3 or S4 accomplishes an electri- cal contact before central switch CS causes such contact.
  • the rocker R is configured to allow the central switch CS to be activated without causing activation of any of the peripheral switches S1 , S2, S3 or S4.
  • rocker R is configured to allow each switch of the peripheral switches S1 , S2, S3 and S4 to be activated without causing activation of the central switch CS. Both these capabilities can be guaranteed by adequate design of the rocker R taking into account the interrelationship of the distances between the ac- tuating members A1 , A2, A3, A4 and AC as well as the distances between these members and the switches S1 , S2, S3, S4 and SC respectively.
  • a virtual central switch CS may be defined.
  • a given switching operation (equivalent to that accomplished by a central switch CS) is effected if the rocker R is depressed such that all the peripheral switches are simultaneously activated during a predefined period.
  • an equivalent balancing function may be accomplished by means of electrical switches containing switching elements having a wave-shaped profile. This enables the switches to provide a balancing support for the rocker R during advancement of the central actuating member AC towards the central switch CS.
  • the balancing function may be separated from the switching function.
  • the rocker R and/or the primary surface PS may include resilient members located relatively peripheral (i.e. at a distance from the central axis XR of the rocker R), which members are configured solely to aim the central actuating member vertically towards the central switch in a balanced manner.
  • Figure 5 shows a bottom view of the rocker R, wherein all the actuating members A1 , A2, A3, A4 and AC are visible.
  • these members are optimized with respect to the configuration of the switches SI , S2, S3, S4 and SC.
  • each actuating member A1 , A2, A3, A4 and AC is arranged on the rocker R such that upon manipulation of the rocker R to activate a given switch, the relevant member is adapted to contact approximately the center point of its associated dome switch.
  • the actuating members A1 , A2, A3, A4 and AC may be made of a flexible material, have a general V-shape cross section and include at least one conducting surface.
  • the primary surface PS here contains a respective wire pair that is short circuited via the at least one conducting surface when its associated actuating member is deformed to a sufficient degree there over.
  • the relationship may also be reversed, such that the deformable geometry instead is located on the primary surface PS, and vice versa.
  • Figure 6 shows a cross section side view of an input device according to a second embodiment of the invention. All elements of the input device that bear reference signs which also occur in one or more of Figures 1 to 5 designate the same elements as those described above with reference to these drawings.
  • the input device is exclusively equipped with peripheral switches of which two are visible in this view, namely S1 and S3. Therefore, the rocker R is devoid of a central actuating member AC. As can be seen in Figure 6, the rocker R is here placed in its neutral position (i.e. no external forces are applied to the rocker R).
  • the rocker R has a cross-section profile which is adapted to allow the rocker R to be pivoted around each of the at least two pivoting axes (AX1 shown in this view) in response to external forces having component forces being parallel as well as perpendicular to the circuit board CB.
  • AX1 shown in this view
  • the rocker R has geometrical proportions which are defined by a first and second distance d1 and d2 respectively.
  • the first dis- tance di represents a shortest perpendicular measure from a distal surface of the rocker R located most remote from the circuit board CB to a given pivoting axis, say AX1 .
  • the second distance d2 represents a shortest measure from a perimeter of the distal surface parallel with the circuit board CB to the given axis AX1.
  • the first distance d1 should represent 50 % - 200 % of the second distance d2.
  • the first distance d1 is around 135 % of the second distance d2 (i.e. d1 « 1 ,35 d2).
  • the rocker R has joystick-like proportions, i.e. that its height is substantially larger than its width.
  • the rocker R includes a force-limiting means to reduce the lever effects on the guide means.
  • a collapsible coil spring at the base of the rocker R may represent the force-limiting means.
  • Figures 7 and 8 depict cross section side views of an input device having a rocker R according to one embodiment of the invention where the resilient member PB is represented by a po- lymer body.
  • Remaining elements of the input device that bear reference signs which also occur in one or more of Figures 1 to 6 designate the same elements as those described above with reference to these drawings.
  • Figure 8 illustrates that the switch S1 may be activated either via a first force F1 being essentially parallel with the circuit board CB, or via a second force F2 being essentially perpendicular to the circuit board CB.
  • the interrelationship between the first and second distances d1 and d2 preferably is such that substantially the same magnitudes and durations of the first and second forces F1 and F2 are required to cause the rocker R to activate the switch S1.
  • Figure 9 illustrates a first alternative arrangement of the resilient member and switches shown in Figures 3a and 3b.
  • the resilient member TS is here a torsion spring, and the primary surface only includes two peripheral switches S1 and S2 respectively.
  • the guide means are adapted to allow the rocker to be pivoted around two different pivoting axes AX1 and AX2 respectively, such that a parti- cular pivoting of the rocker around each axis causes activation of a respective switch S1 or S2 of the peripheral switches.
  • Figure 10 illustrates a second alternative arrangement of the resilient member and switches shown in Figures 3a and 3b.
  • the resilient member TS is shown as a torsion spring.
  • the primary surface includes three peripheral switches S1 , S2 and S3 respectively.
  • the guide means are adapted to allow the rocker to be pivoted around three different pivoting axes AX1 , AX2 and AX3 respectively, such that a particular pivoting of the rocker around each axis causes activation of a respective switch S1 , S2 or S3 of the peripheral switches.
  • Figure 1 1 illustrates one such example of an arrangement of the resilient member and switches.
  • the resilient member TS is shown as a torsion spring, however an alternative element is conceivable, e.g. in the form of a polymer body.
  • the primary surface includes eight peripheral switches S1 , S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7 and S8 respectively.
  • the guide means are adapted to allow the rocker to be pivoted around eight different pivoting axes AX1 , AX2, AX3, AX4, AX5, AX6, AX7 and AX8 respectively, such that a particular pivoting of the rocker around each axis causes activation of a respective switch S1 , S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7 or S8 of the peripheral switches.
  • Figure 12 illustrates another example of an eight-switch arrangement.
  • the pivoting axes AX1 , AX2, AX3, AX4, AX5, AX6, AX7 and AX8 are defined by means of four pin members P1 , P2, P3 and P4 respectively, which are configured to cooperate with holder members integrated in the corners of a rocker R having an essentially square-shaped projection onto the primary surface of circuit board, where switches S1 , S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7 are located S8.
  • Figure 13 shows a perspective view from below of an embodi- ment of the invention where, in contrast to the embodiments shown in Figures 1 , 2, and 4 to 8, the guide means and the actuating members of the rocker are separated from one another.
  • the rocker R has a base platform of a general square shape, which in each corner is provi- ded with an opening configured to receive a respective pin member P1 , P2, P3 and P4.
  • the pin members P1 , P2, P3 and P4 are mechanically fixed to a housing H through which the rocker R can be manipulated.
  • the rocker R is provided with actuating members A1 , A2, A3, A4 and AC, which each is adapted to contact a particular electrical switch on the primary surface of a circuit board (not shown).
  • actuating members A1 , A2, A3, A4 and AC which each is adapted to contact a particular electrical switch on the primary surface of a circuit board (not shown).
  • multiple guide means co-operate to accomplish pivoting around each axis AX1 , AX2, AX3 and AX4 respectively.
  • the pin members P1 , P2, P3 and P4 and the rocker openings of the guide means are configured to operate in pairs when the rocker R is manipulated to be pivoted around one of four different axes AX1 , AX2, AX3 or AX4.
  • the actuating means A1 , A2, A3 and A4 respectively may cause activation of four different electrical switches on the circuit board.
  • the central actuating member AC may cause activation of a fifth electrical switch by manipulating the rocker R, such that the rocker R slides along all pin members P1 , P2, P3 and P4 towards the circuit board.
  • Figure 14 shows a cross-section side view of the rocker R and the housing H of Figure 13, which further illustrates the relation- ship between the actuating means A1 and A3 respectively and the pin members P3 and P4 respectively.
  • a resilient member in the form of a polymer body PB also appears.
  • the proposed rocker can be designed to pivot around an infinite number of pivoting axes.
  • the guide means may be designed as circular members surrounding the rocker R, and the switches may be represented by a pair of circular contact strips on the primary surface. If, for instance, the contact strips are divided into 720 segment pairs, the rocker R may be tilted in any direction in such a manner that the direction can be determined with an accuracy of 0,5 degrees.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates one embodiment of the invention wherein the guide means has this type of circular outline.
  • Figures 15 and 16 show a top view and a perspective view from below respectively of a rocker R and a housing H.
  • Figure 16 demonstrates an end segment of a resilient member PB in the form of polymer body, which is surrounded by a circular actuator means A.
  • the circular actuator means A may have an outer surface containing conductive rubber, or a conductive lacquer, and thus be adapted to short-circuit contact pads/strips on the primary surface.
  • the resilient member PB may include central actuating member AC adapted to operate a central electrical switch.
  • FIG. 16 illustrates a virtual pivoting axis AXx resulting from a given pivoting of the rocker R which causes the circular actuator means A to activate an electrical switch on the primary surface (not shown, however symbolized Sx), where the switch is located diametrically opposite to the axis AXx.
  • Figures 17a and 17b show side cross-section views which illustrate in further detail how the virtual pivoting axis AXx extends tangentially trough the contact point between a ring PR fixed to the housing H and an upper edge of a circular groove HR of the rocker R.
  • the ring PR and the circular groove HR here constitute the rocker's R guide means.
  • Figure 17a also shows a resilient member PB in the form of polymer body, which analogous to the above, may accommodate a central actuating member AC.
  • the input device includes locking means configured to prevent rotation of the rocker R relative to the housing H.
  • the locking means may be represented by a number of radial segments on the rocker R and the housing H respectively, which are adapted to engage one another.
  • Figure 18 shows a mobile terminal T for processing digital data.
  • the terminal T may thus be a mobile telephone, a PDA, a portable game console, or a multi-purpose unit including two or more of these devices.
  • the terminal T may be any other mobile unit configured to process digital data, which is associated with a graphical interface D (e.g. including an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) adapted to present visual information to a user.
  • a graphical interface D e.g. including an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) adapted to present visual information to a user.
  • the terminal T may either include the graphical interface D or be configured to control an external interface, such as a computer screen or TV screen.
  • the terminal T in- eludes the input device as described above.
  • the terminal T has a rocker R which is adapted to receive input commands from a user by selectively activating switches in a set of electrical switches. Feedback information confirming these commands are preferably presented to the user via the graphical in- terface D.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif d'entrée multifonction comprenant une carte de circuit imprimé (CB) ayant une surface principale (PS) sur laquelle aux moins deux commutateurs électriques (S1, S3, SC) sont disposés. Les commutateurs (S1, S3, SC) peuvent être activés de manière sélective en manipulant un basculeur (R), qui est monté sur la surface primaire (PS), et qui est configuré pour être pivoté autour d'au moins deux axes de pivotement (AX1). Chacun de ces axes est séparé par rapport à un axe central (XR) du basculeur (R). Le basculeur (R) est raccordé mécaniquement à un élément souple (TS) agencé pour exercer des forces antagonistes sur le basculeur (R), de sorte que le basculeur (R) est ramené à une position neutre après interruption de l'application de quelconques forces extérieures sur le basculeur (R). Le basculeur (R) a au moins un moyen de guidage (P1, H1 ; P3, H3) associé à chacun des axes de pivotement (AX1). Les moyens de guidage (P1, H1 ; P3, H3) sont configurés pour entraîner un pivotement du basculeur (en satisfaisant un ensemble respectif d'exigences propres à la direction (an, a12, OC13) de la force et d'une zone (an, a12, a13) du basculeur (R) à laquelle la force est appliquée), tout en permettant un mouvement de coulissement du basculeur (R) à partir de l'axe (AX1) par rapport à la carte de circuit imprimé (CB) en réponse à chaque force externe appliquée au basculeur (R) ne satisfaisant pas l'ensemble d'exigences. Le mouvement de coulissement est pour l'essentielle perpendiculaire à la surface principale (PS). Ainsi, des entrées d'utilisateur multiples peuvent être effectuées avec une capacité de contrôle élevée et une sensation tactile agréable. L'utilisateur se voit également proposer une possibilité de modifier la manière selon laquelle les instructions sont générées.
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