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Wheel input device and method for four-way key stroke in portable terminal

A technology of input devices and input methods, applied in the input/output process of data processing, transmission systems, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of not being applicable to portable terminals, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-10-03
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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However, in order to apply traditional techniques, the rollers must have enough room to move laterally
Therefore, conventional techniques are not suitable for portable terminals because space saving is an important factor in the design of portable terminals

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[0035] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same or similar elements use the same reference signs. In addition, detailed explanations of well-known functions and components are omitted to avoid obscuring the present invention.

[0036] 1 and 2, portable terminals 10 and 30 include convenient portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, portable multimedia players (PMP), etc., which have functions such as information processing, information provision, and communication.

[0037] The corresponding bodies 11 and 31 of the terminals 10 and 30 have the shape of a thin rectangular parallelepiped having a front surface, a rear surface, and a side surface, or have other similar shapes. The screen display units 12 and 32 and the keyboards 13 and 33 are arranged on the front surface of the corresponding main body 11 or 31.

[0038]The screen display units 12 and 3...

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Abstract

A wheel input device and a method thereof enable a four-way key stroke, space saving, effective key arrangement, and suitability for existing operating systems or application programs by using a scroll wheel. A direction change button may be used to control the directional property of the scroll wheel. By rotating the scroll wheel in the up / down direction after clicking the direction change button, a cursor on a screen display unit moves in the right / left direction differently from its initial function. By clicking the direction change button once again, the function of the scroll wheel returns to its initial function. A specific function may be set for a long click of the direction change button. Alternatively, a click identification unit may be used, instead of the direction change button, to provide a four-way key stroke.

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Technical field [0001] The present invention generally relates to a wheel input device of a portable terminal and a method thereof, and more specifically, to a method of enabling four-way key stroke of a scroll wheel installed in the portable terminal. Background technique [0002] The latest developments in semiconductor circuit integration technology and information and communication technology have led to the widespread use of personal portable terminals such as mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and the like. Input devices such as keyboards, touch screens, joysticks, scroll wheels, etc. are commonly used in portable terminals. Joysticks or scroll wheels are increasingly being used in portable terminals to enhance messaging. This trend reflects the need for fast and convenient user interfaces. [0003] The scroll wheel (also called a track wheel or scroll wheel key) is an input device that typically provides three functions such as up / down movement and confirma...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/033G06F3/0362G06F3/038G06F3/048G06F3/0485
CPCG06F3/0485G06F3/0362G06F3/038H04B1/40
Inventor 文炳燮
Owner SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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