Input panel device for an electronic device and method for using the same
First Claim
1. An input panel device, adapted for use with an electronic device for inputting and selecting a desired operation of the electronic device, the input panel device comprising:
- a plurality of menu keys;
a display which is adapted to display submenus pertaining to a selected menu upon selection of a menu key by the user;
a sensor array which is adapted to output signals of levels corresponding to a selected submenu upon selection of a submenu displayed on the display by the user; and
a controller, adapted to calculate a central position of the sensors having changed output levels among the sensor array, and to compare the calculated central position with positions of the submenus displayed on the display to determine the selected submenu and inform the electric device of the selected submenu.
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Abstract
An input panel device adapted for use with an electronic device. The input panel device is coupled to the electronic device for inputting and selecting a desired operation from a user. The input panel device comprises a plurality of menu keys, a display which, upon selection of a menu key by the user, displays submenus pertaining to the selected menu, and a sensor array arrayed in a line inside the display which, upon selection of a submenu displayed on the display by the user, outputs signals having levels corresponding to the selected submenu. The input panel device further comprises a controller for calculating a central position of the sensors having changed output levels among the sensor array, and comparing the calculated central position with positions of the submenus displayed on the display to determine the selected submenu and inform the electric device of the selected submenu. The menus can thus be selected promptly and easily by using the light receiving and luminance elements.
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10 Claims
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1. An input panel device, adapted for use with an electronic device for inputting and selecting a desired operation of the electronic device, the input panel device comprising:
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a plurality of menu keys;
a display which is adapted to display submenus pertaining to a selected menu upon selection of a menu key by the user;
a sensor array which is adapted to output signals of levels corresponding to a selected submenu upon selection of a submenu displayed on the display by the user; and
a controller, adapted to calculate a central position of the sensors having changed output levels among the sensor array, and to compare the calculated central position with positions of the submenus displayed on the display to determine the selected submenu and inform the electric device of the selected submenu. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for using an input panel device that is adapted for use with an electronic device for inputting and selecting a desired operation of the electronic device, the input panel device comprising a plurality of menu keys, a display, a sensor array and a controller, the method comprising:
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selecting a menu key to cause the display to display submenus pertaining to the selected menu;
controlling the sensor array to output signals of levels corresponding to a selected submenu upon selection of a submenu displayed on the display by the user; and
controlling the controller to calculate a central position of the sensors having changed output levels among the sensor array, and to compare the calculated central position with positions of the submenus displayed on the display to determine the selected submenu and inform the electric device of the selected submenu. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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