Input device and system

Abstract

The input device includes a front surface, an upper surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a direction input unit, a first upper surface key, and a mouse operation sensor. The first side surface is located on one side in the left-right direction. The second side surface is located on the other side in the left-right direction. The direction input part is arranged on the front surface. The first upper surface button is provided on the upper surface and can be pressed about a first rotation axis extending in a direction including a component in the left-right direction. The mouse operation sensor detects reflected light from the surface to be detected, which is changed by movement of one of the first side surface and the second side surface on the surface to be detected in a state of being placed on the surface to be detected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an input device and a system. Background Art

[0002] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2002-157085 (Patent Document 1) discloses a wireless mouse. Regarding this wireless mouse, it is only assumed that it is used as a mouse.

[0003] Prior Art Documents

[0004] Patent Documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2002-157085 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] The problem of the present disclosure is to provide a novel input device that can be used as a mouse and can also be used as a device other than a mouse.

[0008] Solutions to the Problems

[0009] The input device according to the present disclosure includes a front surface, an upper surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a direction input unit, a first upper surface button, and a sensor for mouse operation. The first side surface is located on one side in the left-right direction. The second side surface is located on the other side in the left-right direction. The direction input unit is provided on the front surface. The first upper surface button is provided on the upper surface and can be pressed around a first rotation axis extending in a direction including a component in the left-right direction. The sensor for mouse operation detects reflected light from the detected surface that changes when one of the first side surface and the second side surface moves on the detected surface in a state of being placed on the detected surface.

[0010] In the input device described above, it may also be that when one of the side surfaces is placed on the detected surface, the first rotation axis extends in a direction inclined downward with respect to the direction perpendicular to the detected surface toward the input device.

[0011] In the input device described above, it may also be that when one of the side surfaces is placed on the detected surface, the angle formed by the detected surface and the first rotation axis is greater than 45°.

[0012] In the input device described above, it may also be that when one of the side surfaces is placed on the detected surface, the angle formed by the detected surface and the first rotation axis is 45°.

[0013] In the input device described above, it may also be that the first rotation axis extends in a plane direction parallel to the front surface.

[0014] The input device described above may also be provided with a front surface button, which is provided on the front surface and can be pressed in a linear direction. Alternatively, the first rotation axis is in a plane direction perpendicular to the linear direction.

[0015] The input device described above may also be provided with a second upper surface button, which is provided in front of the first upper surface button on the upper surface.

[0016] The input device described above may also be provided with a second upper surface button, which is provided in front of the first upper surface button on the upper surface, and the second upper surface button can be pressed in a linear direction.

[0017] The input device described above may also be provided with a second upper surface button, which is provided in front of the first upper surface button on the upper surface, and the second upper surface button can rotate about a second rotation axis extending in a direction including a component in the front-rear direction.

[0018] The input device described above may also be provided with a second upper surface button, which is provided in front of the first upper surface button on the upper surface, and the second upper surface button can be pressed in a linear direction and can rotate about a second rotation axis extending in a direction including a component in the front-rear direction.

[0019] In the input device described above, alternatively, when one side surface is placed on the detection surface, the second rotation axis extends in a direction parallel to the detection surface.

[0020] In the input device described above, alternatively, the first rotation axis extends in a direction parallel to the plane direction in which the second upper surface button can move.

[0021] In the input device described above, alternatively, in the up-down direction, the upper end of the first upper surface button is located on the lower side than the upper end of the second upper surface button. Alternatively, there is a height difference between the first upper surface button and the second upper surface button.

[0022] The input device described above may also be provided with a switch, which operates when the second upper surface button is pressed. Alternatively, the support surface of the switch is configured such that when one side surface is placed on the detection surface, the support surface of the switch is inclined downward with respect to the direction perpendicular to the detection surface toward the lower side of the input device.

[0023] The input device described above may also include a first biasing member and a second biasing member that bias the second upper surface button upward. Alternatively, the switch may be disposed between the first biasing member and the second biasing member in the left-right direction.

[0024] In the input device described above, alternatively, when one side is placed on the detection surface, the angle formed by the detection surface and the support surface may be greater than 45°.

[0025] In the input device described above, alternatively, when one side is placed on the detection surface, the angle formed by the detection surface and the support surface may be 60° or more.

[0026] In the input device described above, alternatively, the second upper surface button may include either a first shaft hole and a first shaft disposed in the first shaft hole, or a second shaft hole and a second shaft disposed in the second shaft hole. Alternatively, the input device may include the other of the first shaft hole and the first shaft, and the other of the second shaft hole and the second shaft. Alternatively, the second shaft hole may be disposed at a position on the side opposite to one side in the left-right direction and longer than the first shaft hole in the left-right direction.

[0027] In the input device described above, alternatively, the first shaft may be movable in the up-down direction within the first shaft hole, and the second shaft may be movable in the up-down direction within the second shaft hole.

[0028] According to the input device described above, alternatively, in the front-back direction, the length from one side to the rear end of the rear surface located on the side opposite to the front surface may be longer than the length from one side to the front end of the front surface.

[0029] According to the input device described above, alternatively, in the front-back direction, the rear end of the first upper surface button may be located at a position behind the rear end of one side.

[0030] In the input device described above, alternatively, the length of one side in the up-down direction and the length of the front surface in the left-right direction may be longer than the length of one side in the front-back direction.

[0031] The input device described above may also include: a hole provided on one side for guiding reflected light to a sensor for mouse operation; and a set of four buttons provided on the front surface. Alternatively, in the up-down direction, the hole may be located between the rod serving as a direction input unit and the set of four buttons.

[0032] In the input device described above, it is also possible that at least a part of one side surface constitutes a mounting portion for mounting on other devices. It is also possible that a hole is provided in the mounting portion.

[0033] The input device described above can also be directly or indirectly fixed to other input devices.

[0034] In the input device described above, it is also possible that the other input device is equipped with a sensor for mouse operation.

[0035] In the input device described above, it is also possible that in the vertical direction, the lower end of the first upper surface button is provided between the upper end and the lower end of a set of four buttons.

[0036] In the input device described above, it is also possible that a set of four buttons includes: a first button and a second button, which are separated from each other in the vertical direction; and a third button and a fourth button, which are separated from each other in the horizontal direction and are arranged between the first button and the second button in the vertical direction. It is also possible that in the vertical direction, the lower end of the first upper surface button is provided between the upper end and the lower end of each of the third button and the fourth button.

[0037] According to the input device described above, it is also possible that in the vertical direction, the lower end of the first upper surface button is provided between the upper end and the lower end of the rod.

[0038] Regarding the input device described above, it is also possible that the input device can be mounted on the main body device, and the input device further includes a pop-up operating rod, which is provided on the rear surface opposite to the front surface and can move from one side surface toward the other side surface of the first side surface and the second side surface.

[0039] The system according to the present disclosure includes the input device described above and a main body device that communicates with the input device.

[0040] Effects of the Invention

[0041] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a novel input device that can be used as a mouse and can also be used as a device other than a mouse. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] Figure 1 It is a perspective schematic diagram showing the structure of the input device according to the first embodiment.

[0043] Figure 2A It is a six-sided schematic diagram showing the structure of the input device according to the first embodiment.

[0044] Figure 2BYes Figure 2A An enlarged view of Region IIB in

[0045] Figure 3 Is along Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view showing only the convex portion along line III-III of

[0046] Figure 4 A front schematic view showing the structure of the input device according to the first embodiment.

[0047] Figure 5 Is Figure 4 An enlarged schematic view of Region V of

[0048] Figure 6 A six-sided schematic view showing the structure of the second input device.

[0049] Figure 7 A front schematic view showing the structure of an example of the information processing device.

[0050] Figure 8 A front schematic view showing the structure of an example of the main body device.

[0051] Figure 9 A three-dimensional schematic view showing the structure of the right side surface of the main body device.

[0052] Figure 10 A cross-sectional schematic view showing the state of installing the first input device on the main body device.

[0053] Figure 11 A schematic view showing the form before the ejection operating lever is operated.

[0054] Figure 12 A schematic view showing the form when the ejection operating lever is being operated.

[0055] Figure 13 A three-dimensional schematic view showing the structure of the first upper surface key (right).

[0056] Figure 14 A three-dimensional schematic view showing a part of the internal structure of the first input device.

[0057] Figure 15 Is showing Figure 14 A three-dimensional schematic view of the state where the first upper surface key (right) is installed on the structure shown in

[0058] Figure 16 A first cross-sectional schematic view showing a part of the internal structure of the first input device.

[0059] Figure 17AIt is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the first upper surface button (right) and the first switch before the user operates the first upper surface button (right).

[0060] Figure 17B It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the first upper surface button (right) and the first switch after the user operates the first upper surface button (right).

[0061] Figure 18 It is a right-side view schematic diagram and a rear view schematic diagram showing the pressing direction of the first upper surface button (right).

[0062] Figure 19 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the structure of the second upper surface button (right).

[0063] Figure 20 It is a second cross-sectional schematic diagram showing a part of the internal structure of the first input device.

[0064] Figure 21 It is a third cross-sectional schematic diagram showing a part of the internal structure of the first input device.

[0065] Figure 22 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the state in which the second upper surface button (right) has rotated about the first axis.

[0066] Figure 23 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the structure near the second upper surface button (right) in the state where the first upper surface button (right) has been removed.

[0067] Figure 24 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the state of the longitudinal grip input device.

[0068] Figure 25 It is a front view schematic diagram showing the state of using the input device as a mouse.

[0069] Figure 26 It is a side view schematic diagram showing the state of using the input device as a mouse.

[0070] Figure 27 It is a schematic diagram showing the first state of using both hands.

[0071] Figure 28 It is a schematic diagram showing the second state of using both hands.

[0072] Figure 29 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the state of the horizontal grip input device.

[0073] Figure 30 It is a front view schematic diagram showing the state in which the first input device and the second input device are installed in the main device.

[0074] Figure 31 It is a block diagram showing the structure of the system related to the present disclosure.

[0075] Figure 32 It is a front schematic view showing the structures of the first input device and the second input device related to the second embodiment.

[0076] Figure 33 It is a left side schematic view showing the structure of the first input device related to the second embodiment.

[0077] Figure 34 It is a front schematic view showing the state of operating the first input device related to the second embodiment as a mouse.

[0078] Figure 35 It is a front schematic view showing the structure of the input device related to the third embodiment.

[0079] Figure 36 It is a left side schematic view showing the structure of the input device related to the third embodiment.

[0080] Figure 37 It is a right side schematic view showing the structure of the main body device.

[0081] Figure 38 It is a side schematic view showing the state of mounting the first input device on the main body device. Detailed Embodiments

[0082] The embodiments of the present disclosure (also referred to as the present embodiment) will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the same or corresponding parts in the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals, and thus the description thereof will not be repeated.

[0083] [First Embodiment]

[0084] Figure 1 It is a perspective schematic view showing the structure of the input device related to the first embodiment. As Figure 1 shown, the input device 1 of the present embodiment is, for example, a game controller. The user can hold the input device 1 longitudinally (for example, refer to Figure 24 ). The user can hold the input device 1 in a state of lifting it up to operate various input parts located on the input device 1. The user can use the input device 1 as a mouse (for example, refer to Figure 25 ). The user can hold the input device 1 in a state of placing it on, for example, a table or the like to operate various input parts located on the input device 1.

[0085] Figure 2A It is a six-sided schematic view showing the structure of the input device 1 related to the first embodiment. AsFigure 1 and Figure 2A As shown in Figure 2A , the input device 1 of the present embodiment has a first upper surface button (right) 140, a second upper surface button (right) 130, a first side button (right) 110, a second side button (right) 120, a synchronization button 50, a joystick 31 as an example of a direction input unit, a set of four buttons 32, a + button 33(1), and a home button 33(2). These are examples of input units. The input device 1 may also include at least any one or more of these input units. The input device 1 may also have other input units such as a touchpad and a pressure sensor in place of or in addition to these input units.

[0086] As Figure 1 and Figure 2A As shown in Figure 2A , the input device 1 has a front surface 15, a rear surface 16, a first side surface 11, an upper surface 12, a second side surface 13, and a lower surface 14. The front surface 15 is the surface facing the user who uses the input device 1 in the integrated grip state, horizontal grip state, and vertical grip state described later. The front surface 15 is also referred to as the front face. The rear surface 16 is located on the opposite side of the front surface 15. The rear surface 16 is also referred to as the back face. The front surface 15 and the rear surface 16 are respectively connected to the first side surface 11, the upper surface 12, the second side surface 13, and the lower surface 14.

[0087] The direction towards the first side surface 11 is also referred to as the first direction R1. The first direction R1 is also referred to as the left side or the left direction. The direction opposite to the first direction R1 is also referred to as the third direction R3. The third direction R3 is also referred to as the right side or the right direction. The first direction R1 and the third direction R3 are collectively referred to as the left - right direction.

[0088] The direction towards the upper surface 12 side is also referred to as the second direction R2. The second direction R2 is also referred to as the upper side, the upper part, or the upper - side. The direction opposite to the second direction R2 is also referred to as the fourth direction R4. The fourth direction R4 is also referred to as the lower side, the lower part, or the lower - side. The second direction R2 and the fourth direction R4 are collectively referred to as the up - down direction.

[0089] The direction towards the front surface 15 is also referred to as the fifth direction R5. The fifth direction R5 is also referred to as the front, the front - surface side, or the front - face side. The direction opposite to the fifth direction is also referred to as the sixth direction R6. The sixth direction R6 is also referred to as the rear, the rear - surface side, or the back - face side. The fifth direction R5 and the sixth direction R6 are collectively referred to as the front - rear direction.

[0090] The first side surface 11 is located on one side in the left - right direction. The first side surface 11 is located, for example, on the left - hand side with respect to the front surface 15. The first side surface 11 is a side surface that extends along the long - side direction of the front surface 15. In the present embodiment, the long - side direction of the front surface 15 is the up - down direction of the front surface 15. The first side surface 11 extends along the up - down direction. As another mode, the first side surface 11 may also be located, for example, on the right - hand side with respect to the front surface 15.

[0091] The second side surface 13 is located on the other side in the left - right direction. The second side surface 13 is located on the side opposite to the first side surface 11. The second side surface 13 is located, for example, on the right - hand side with respect to the front surface 15. The second side surface 13 is located on the third - direction R3 side of the first side surface 11. The second side surface 13 extends along the up - down direction. As another mode, the second side surface 13 may also be located, for example, on the left - hand side with respect to the front surface 15.

[0092] The upper surface 12 is a side surface that is connected to the upper end of the first side surface 11 and extends in a direction away from the first side surface 11. The upper surface 12 is arranged on the upper side in the state of being held integrally and in the vertical - grip state. The end of the upper surface 12 that is far from the first side surface 11 is connected to the upper end of the second side surface 13.

[0093] The lower surface 14 is a side surface that is connected to the lower end of the first side surface 11 and extends in a direction away from the first side surface 11. The lower surface 14 is arranged on the lower side in the state of being held integrally and in the vertical - grip state. The end of the lower surface 14 that is far from the first side surface 11 is connected to the lower end of the second side surface 13. The upper surface 12 is located on the second - direction R2 side of the lower surface 14.

[0094] As Figure 1 and Figure 2A shown, the direction input unit 31 is provided on the front surface 15. The direction input unit 31 is, for example, a joystick. On the front surface 15, a + button 33(1), four buttons 32, a joystick 31, and a home button 33(2) are provided in the up - down direction starting from the upper side. The four buttons 32 are a set of four buttons. The four buttons 32, the + button 33(1), and the home button 33(2) are front - surface buttons that can be pressed in a linear direction.

[0095] The four buttons 32 include a first button 32(1), a second button 32(2), a third button 32(3), and a fourth button 32(4). The first button 32(1) and the second button 32(2) are separated from each other in the up - down direction. The third button 32(3) and the fourth button 32(4) are separated from each other in the left - right direction and are arranged between the first button 32(1) and the second button 32(2) in the up - down direction.

[0096] In the vertical direction, the first button 32(1) is located above the second button 32(2). In the horizontal direction, the fourth button 32(4) is located to the left of the third button 32(3). In the horizontal direction, the joystick 31 is located between the third button 32(3) and the fourth button 32(4). In the vertical direction, the joystick 31 is located on the approximate extension line of the straight line connecting the first button 32(1) and the second button 32(2).

[0097] The joystick 31 can be tilted in 360 degrees, or can be tilted in any direction including the first direction R1 to the fourth direction R4. The joystick 31 can also be tilted in only a part of the direction. The joystick 31 can also be pressed in. The joystick 31 can also slide in various directions instead of tilting. The main device 3 can also perform processing corresponding to the signal indicating the operation direction in the executed program according to the user's operation on the joystick 31.

[0098] The first upper surface button (right) 140 is disposed on the upper surface 12. The first upper surface button (right) 140 can be arranged in a hole formed in the upper surface 12, or can be arranged on the upper surface 12. The first upper surface button (right) 140 extends in a direction away from the first side surface 11. At least a portion of the first upper surface button (right) 140 can be disposed on the upper surface 12, and the other portion can also be disposed on a surface other than the upper surface 12. The first upper surface button (right) 140 has an operating surface that is curved in a manner that bulges outward when viewed in the direction from the front surface 15 to the rear surface 16. In addition, the rear side portion of the operating surface of the first upper surface button (right) 140 is warped when viewed in the direction from the second side surface 13 to the first side surface 11.

[0099] Alternatively, in the vertical direction, the lower end of the first upper surface button (right) 140 is disposed between the upper end and the lower end of the four buttons in the group 1. Alternatively, in the vertical direction, the lower end of the first upper surface button (right) 140 is disposed between the upper end and the lower end of each button in the third button 32 (3) and the fourth button 32 (4). Alternatively, in the vertical direction, the lower end of the first upper surface button (right) 140 is disposed below the first button 32 (1). Alternatively, in the vertical direction, the lower end of the first upper surface button (right) 140 is disposed above the second button 32 (2).

[0100] The second upper surface button (right) 130 is provided on the upper surface 12. The second upper surface button (right) 130 can be arranged either in the hole formed in the upper surface 12 or on the upper surface 12. The second upper surface button (right) 130 is provided in front of the first upper surface button (right) 140. The second upper surface button (right) 130 is located at a position closer to the fifth direction R5 side than the first upper surface button (right) 140. The second upper surface button (right) 130 extends in a direction away from the first side surface 11. It is sufficient that at least a part of the second upper surface button (right) 130 is provided on the upper surface 12, or other parts can be provided on a surface other than the upper surface 12. The second upper surface button (right) 130 has an operation surface that is curved so as to bulge outward when observed in the direction from the front surface 15 to the rear surface 16.

[0101] Alternatively, in the vertical direction, the lower end of the second upper surface button (right) 130 is provided between the upper end and the lower end of the 4 buttons in a group. Alternatively, in the vertical direction, the lower end of the second upper surface button (right) 130 is provided between the upper end and the lower end of each of the third button 32(3) and the fourth button 32(4). Alternatively, in the vertical direction, the lower end of the second upper surface button (right) 130 is provided at a position lower than the first button 32(1). Alternatively, in the vertical direction, the lower end of the second upper surface button (right) 130 is provided at a position higher than the second button 32(2).

[0102] As Figure 2B shown, in the vertical direction, the upper end of the first upper surface button (right) 140 is located at a position lower than the upper end of the second upper surface button (right) 130. A height difference 5 is formed between the first upper surface button (right) 140 and the second upper surface button (right) 130. In addition, the operation surface of the second upper surface button (right) 130 can also be set such that there is no height difference between it and the operation surface of the first upper surface button (right) 140, but is continuously connected to the operation surface of the first upper surface button (right) 140. Other components can also be sandwiched between the first upper surface button (right) 140 and the second upper surface button (right) 130.

[0103] The input device 1 has a convex portion 100. The convex portion 100 has a top surface 106 and an outer peripheral surface 107 extending to the right from the top surface 106. As Figure 1As shown, the top surface 106 has a first top surface area 101, a second top surface area 102, a third top surface area 103, a fourth top surface area 104, and a fifth top surface area 105. The first top surface area 101 is located between the third top surface area 103 and the fourth top surface area 104. The second top surface area 102 is located between the fourth top surface area 104 and the fifth top surface area 105. The fourth top surface area 104 is located between the first top surface area 101 and the second top surface area 102. The first top surface area 101 is located on the side closer to the third direction R3 than the third top surface area 103 and the fourth top surface area 104. The second top surface area 102 is located on the side closer to the third direction R3 than the fifth top surface area 105 and the fourth top surface area 104. The outer peripheral surface 107 is connected to the top surface 106 so as to surround the outer edge of the top surface 106. The convex portion 100 extends in the vertical direction. The length of the top surface 106 in the vertical direction is longer than the length of the top surface 106 in the front-rear direction.

[0104] The length of the first side surface 11 in the vertical direction is longer than the length of the first side surface 11 in the front-rear direction. The length of the first side surface 11 in the vertical direction is longer than the length of the second side surface 13 in the front-rear direction. The length of the second side surface 13 in the vertical direction is longer than the length of the second side surface 13 in the front-rear direction. The length of the second side surface 13 in the vertical direction is longer than the length of the first side surface 11 in the front-rear direction.

[0105] The length of the front surface 15 in the vertical direction is longer than the length of the front surface 15 in the left-right direction. The length of the front surface 15 in the vertical direction is longer than the length of the first side surface 11 in the front-rear direction. The length of the front surface 15 in the vertical direction is longer than the length of the second side surface 13 in the front-rear direction. The length of the rear surface 16 in the vertical direction is longer than the length of the rear surface 16 in the left-right direction. The length of the rear surface 16 in the vertical direction is longer than the length of the first side surface 11 in the front-rear direction. The length of the rear surface 16 in the vertical direction is longer than the length of the second side surface 13 in the front-rear direction.

[0106] Alternatively, in the front-rear direction, the rear end of the first upper surface button (right) 140 is located behind the rear end of the first side surface 11. Alternatively, in the front-rear direction, the front end of the first upper surface button (right) 140 is located in front of the rear end of the first side surface 11.

[0107] Alternatively, in the front-rear direction, the rear end of the second upper surface button (right) 130 is located in front of the rear end of the first side surface 11. Alternatively, in the front-rear direction, the front end of the second upper surface button (right) 130 is located behind the front end of the first side surface 11.

[0108] Alternatively, in the front-rear direction, the length from the first side surface 11 to the rear end of the rear surface 16 may be longer than the length from the first side surface 11 to the front end of the front surface 15. In the present embodiment, the front surface 15 is flat, and the length from the first side surface 11 to the front end of the front surface 15 is 0. In the present embodiment, the rear end of the rear surface 16 refers to the rear end of the portion that bulges rearward together with the first upper surface key (right) 140 on the rear surface 16. In addition, the front surface 15 may have a portion that bulges forward.

[0109] As Figure 1 shown, the convex portion 100 is sandwiched between the front surface side housing 61 and the rear surface side housing 62 that constitute the main body housing 10. A housing opening 17 formed by the end surface of the front surface side housing 61 and the end surface of the rear surface side housing 62 is provided on the first side surface 11. The convex portion 100 projects from the inside of the main body housing 10 so as to penetrate the housing opening 17. That is, the convex portion 100 projects leftward from the portion of the main body housing 10 that constitutes the first side surface 11.

[0110] As Figure 1 and Figure 2A shown, the end surfaces of the outer peripheral surface 107 of the convex portion 100 in the long side direction respectively have a first engaging hole 193 and a second engaging hole 194. The first engaging hole 193 is provided on the first end surface of the convex portion 100. The second engaging hole 194 is provided on the second end surface of the convex portion 100. The shape of the first engaging hole 193 is different from the shape of the second engaging hole 194. Alternatively, in the front-rear direction, the length of the first engaging hole 193 may be different from the length of the second engaging hole 194. Alternatively, in the left-right direction, the length of the first engaging hole 193 may be different from the length of the second engaging hole 194.

[0111] A peripheral device (not shown) is detachably attached to the input device 1. For example, it is a wristband accessory composed of a wristband that is wound around the wrist when using the input device 1 and a housing that connects the wristband. By providing an engaging member corresponding to the first engaging hole 193 on the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral device and / or an engaging member corresponding to the second engaging hole 194 on the inner peripheral surface of the other end portion, the peripheral device can be firmly attached to the input device 1.

[0112] As Figure 1 and Figure 2AAs shown, the first side button (right) 110 and the second side button (right) 120 are provided on the convex portion 100. The first side button (right) 110 and the second side button (right) 120 are buttons for the user to perform a pressing operation, and are components that move in the right direction by the pressing operation. In addition, the first side button (right) 110 and the second side button (right) 120 can further move in the left direction from the state where they are not pressed by the user. In the present embodiment, the first side button (right) 110 and the second side button (right) 120 are each one component, and the whole is made of a material that can be adsorbed to a magnet although it is not a magnet. The material of these buttons is not particularly limited, and for example, it can also be made of soft magnetic material. The material of these buttons can also be iron, for example, and as an example, it can also be cold-rolled steel sheet (SPCC). In addition, these buttons can also include a variety of materials, and can also include soft magnetic materials. In addition, the material of these buttons can also include a magnet, and can also include a magnet and soft magnetic material.

[0113] The synchronization button 50 is provided on the convex portion 100. The synchronization button 50 is pressed by the user. The synchronization button 50 is provided between the first side button (right) 110 and the second side button (right) 120 in the vertical direction. More specifically, the synchronization button 50 is provided between the first terminal 160 and the second side button (right) 120 in the vertical direction. The synchronization button 50 can also be used to indicate the setting process related to the wireless communication between the input device 1 and the main device 3.

[0114] The input device 1 has a first terminal 160. The first terminal 160 includes a plurality of terminals extending along the left-right direction. A second opening 196 is provided on the top surface 106. The second opening 196 opens on the top surface 106. The first terminal 160 can be contacted from the outside of the top surface 106 through the second opening 196.

[0115] The second opening 196 is provided at a position between the first side button (right) 110 and the second side button (right) 120 on the top surface 106. The first terminal 160 is provided between the first side button (right) 110 and the second side button (right) 120 in the vertical direction.

[0116] The light emitting portion 150 is provided on the outer peripheral surface 107 of the convex portion 100. More specifically, the light emitting portion 150 is provided on the front side of the outer peripheral surface 107. From another viewpoint, the area of the outer peripheral surface 107 where the light emitting portion 150 is provided faces the front side. When the user observes the front surface 15 of the input device 1, the light from the light emitting portion 150 can be visually recognized. More specifically, the light radiated from the light source provided inside the input device 1 to the outside through the light emitting portion 150 can be visually recognized.

[0117] The light-emitting unit 150 can notify a user of specified information. The light-emitting unit 150 can also show information for identifying each game controller to the user when the main device 3 communicates with a plurality of game controllers. The light-emitting unit 150 can also show other information to the user. The number of the light-emitting units 150 is not particularly limited, and for example, it is four. In the present embodiment, the four light-emitting units 150 are arranged in the vertical direction. For example, a part or the number of the light-emitting units 150 corresponding to the identification number given to the game controller among the four light-emitting units 150 may be lit.

[0118] The light-emitting unit 150 is provided between the first side key (right) 110 and the second side key (right) 120 in the vertical direction. The light-emitting unit 150 is provided at a position overlapping with the first terminal 160 in the vertical direction. From another perspective, when viewed from the front side, the light-emitting unit 150 is located below the second opening 196.

[0119] A first opening 170 is provided in the top surface 106 of the convex portion 100. The first opening 170 is a hole for guiding reflected light to a later-described mouse operation sensor 174 (see Figure 3 ). The first opening 170 and the mouse operation sensor 174 are provided between the first side key (right) 110 and the second side key (right) 120 in the vertical direction. More specifically, the first opening 170 is provided between the first terminal 160 and the first side key (right) 110 in the vertical direction. In the vertical direction, the first opening 170 is provided between the lower end of the rod 31 and the upper ends of the four keys 32.

[0120] The input device 1 can be used as a mouse by being placed with the top surface 106 of the convex portion 100 facing a detection surface such as a table. The area of the front surface 15 is larger than the area of the first side surface 11. When the first side surface 11 is placed on the detection surface, the projected area of the input device 1 when viewed in a direction parallel to the detection surface and from the front surface 15 toward the rear surface 16 is larger than the projected area of the input device 1 when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the detection surface.

[0121] A first mouse pad 191 and a second mouse pad 192 are placed on the top surface 106 of the convex portion 100. The first mouse pad 191 and the second mouse pad 192 increase the height of the top surface of the convex portion 100. In the present embodiment, the top surfaces of the first mouse pad 191 and the second mouse pad 192 constitute a part of the first side surface 11. In addition, the first mouse pad 191 and the second mouse pad 192 may not be provided. When the input device 1 is used as a mouse, the first mouse pad 191 and the second mouse pad 192 contact the detection surface by themselves to prevent the portion of the top surface 106 of the convex portion 100 without the mouse pads from directly contacting the detection surface.

[0122] The top surfaces of the first mouse foot pad 191 and the second mouse foot pad 192 are located at the leftmost side of the input device 1. The shapes of the first mouse foot pad 191 and the second mouse foot pad 192 are not particularly limited, and can be any shape such as circular, elliptical, rectangular, etc. The first mouse foot pad 191 and the second mouse foot pad 192 may also have through holes. The shapes of the first mouse foot pad 191 and the second mouse foot pad 192 may be the same or different.

[0123] In the vertical direction, the first mouse foot pad 191 is located at a position above the first side button (right) 110 on the upper surface 12 side. In the vertical direction, the first side button (right) 110 is located between the first terminal 160 and the first mouse foot pad 191. More specifically, in the vertical direction, the first side button (right) 110 is located between the first opening 170 and the first mouse foot pad 191.

[0124] In the vertical direction, the second mouse foot pad 192 is located at a position below the second side button (right) 120 on the lower surface 14 side. In the vertical direction, the second side button (right) 120 is located between the first terminal 160 and the second mouse foot pad 192. More specifically, in the vertical direction, the second side button (right) 120 is located between the synchronization button 50 and the second mouse foot pad 192.

[0125] <Mouse>

[0126] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional schematic view showing only the convex part along the Figure 1 III-III line of. As Figure 3 shown, the first input device 1 has a mouse operation sensor 174. The mouse operation sensor 174 is disposed inside the convex part 100. The mouse operation sensor 174 is, for example, an optical sensor. The mouse operation sensor 174 has, for example, a light source 171 and a light receiving sensor 172. In addition, the input device 1 may also include a lens for converging the light emitted from the light source 171 and / or the light guided to the light receiving sensor 172.

[0127] As Figure 3 shown, the light source 171 emits light. The light can be, for example, red light, blue light, or laser. The wavelength of the light is not particularly limited. The light from the light source 171 irradiates the detection surface F from the first opening 170. The light receiving sensor 172 detects the reflected light of the light emitted from the light source 171 and reflected from the detection surface F, which changes as the input device 1 moves relative to the detection surface F and enters from the first opening 170. The second input device 2 described later also has the same structure.

[0128] Figure 4is a front schematic view showing the structure of the input device 1 according to the first embodiment. In Figure 4 it shows the posture when the input device 1 is used as a mouse. Figure 5 is Figure 4 an enlarged schematic view of the region V of Figure 5 As shown, when the input device 1 is placed on the detection surface F with the top surface 106 of the convex portion 100 facing the detection surface F, the first mouse footrest 191 contacts the detection surface F. In addition, although not shown, the second mouse footrest 192 also contacts the detection surface F. The first side button (right) 110 is separated from the detection surface F. The top surface of the first side button (right) 110 is located on the side of the third direction R3 with respect to the top surface of the first mouse footrest 191. The detection surface F is not particularly limited, and for example, it is the surface of a table. The input device 1 can move on the detection surface F.

[0129] The first mouse footrest 191 is provided in the third top surface area 103. The first side button (right) 110 is provided in the first top surface area 101. The thickness of the portion of the first mouse footrest 191 protruding from the third top surface area 103 in the vertical direction is, for example, 0.2 mm. The third top surface area 103 is separated from the detection surface F. The distance between the detection surface F and the third top surface area 103 in the left-right direction is, for example, 0.2 mm. On the other hand, the distance G between the detection surface F and the operation surface of the first side button (right) 110 is, for example, 0.3 mm. That is, it can also be that the distance from the detection surface F to the operation surface of the first side button (right) 110 is longer than the distance from the detection surface F to the third top surface area 103. In addition, although Figure 5 not shown in

[0130] the fourth top surface area 104 provided with the second opening 196 is also separated from the detection surface F.

[0131] The movement parameters (such as the movement direction and movement distance) related to the movement of the input device 1 relative to the detection surface F can also be calculated by the information processing unit of the main device 3 based on the detection results of the sensor 174 for mouse operations. In addition, the main device 3 can also execute a prescribed game process based on the determined movement parameters in the program being executed. Further, the movement parameters can also be calculated within the input device 1 (in the mouse operation sensor 174 and the information processing unit provided in the input device 1), and the calculated parameters are transmitted to the main device 3. Moreover, it can also be that when the input device 1 moves relative to the detection surface F in a state separated from the detection surface F, it is regarded that the movement of the input device 1 relative to the detection surface F cannot be accurately measured. For example, the input device 1 can be configured such that when the top surface 106 of the convex portion 100 is separated from the detection surface F by 1 cm or more, or 5 mm or more, or 1 mm or more, the reflected light from the detection surface F for measuring the movement relative to the detection surface F cannot be properly detected. As an example, the mouse operation sensor 174 can be designed to accurately detect the direction or distance of the movement of the input device 1 relative to the detection surface F when the distance between the input device 1 and the detection surface F is within 1 cm, or 5 mm, or 1 mm.

[0132] Figure 6 is a six-sided schematic diagram showing the structure of the second input device. As Figure 6 shown, the second input device 2 is, for example, a game controller, and includes a joystick 41 as an example of a direction input unit and a set of 4 buttons 42 arranged in a cross shape. In addition, the input device 1 includes a + button 33(1) and a home button 33(2), but the second input device 2 includes a - button 43(1) and a screenshot button 43(2).

[0133] The second input device 2 has a first upper surface button (left) 240, a second upper surface button (left) 230, a first side button (left) 210, and a second side button (left) 220. The first upper surface button (left) 240 and the second upper surface button (left) 230 are provided on the main body housing 20. In the vertical direction, the lower end of the first upper surface button (left) 240 is provided between the upper end and the lower end of the rod 41. The first side button (left) 210 and the second side button (left) 220 are provided on the convex portion 200. The second input device 2 further has: a light emitting portion 250; a second terminal 260 that is connected to the main body second terminal 341 of the main body device 3; a first opening 270 that is used to guide light to the mouse operation sensor 274; a first mouse foot pad 253; a second mouse foot pad 254; and an operation portion 282 that constitutes a disassembling mechanism for detaching the convex portion 200 from the main body device 3. The structures and functions of each structure are substantially the same as those of the input device 1. In addition, some functions may also be different. For example, the screenshot button 43(2) may also be used to save the image output on the display 305.

[0134] In addition, in the horizontal grip state, the positional relationship between the joystick 31 and the four buttons 32 of the first input device 1 is the same as the positional relationship between the joystick 41 and the four buttons 42 of the second input device 2 (refer to Figure 29 ). That is, in the horizontal grip state, in the first input device 1, the joystick 31 is located on the left side of the four buttons 32. Similarly, in the horizontal grip state, in the second input device 2, the joystick 41 is located on the left side of the four buttons 42. On the other hand, in the horizontal grip state, in the first input device 1, the second upper surface button (right) 130 and the first upper surface button (right) 140 are located on the right side, while in the second input device 2, the second upper surface button (left) 230 and the first upper surface button (left) 240 are located on the left side.

[0135] In the integrated grip state, the joystick 31 of the first input device 1 is located below the four buttons 32, while the joystick 41 of the second input device 2 is located above the four buttons 42 of one group ( Figure 30 ). On the other hand, in the integrated grip state, the second upper surface button (right) 130, the first upper surface button (right) 140 of the first input device 1, and the second upper surface button (left) 230, the first upper surface button (left) 240 of the second input device 2 are all located on the upper side.

[0136] The input device according to this embodiment can also be referred to as an input device group including a first input device 1 and a second input device 2. The first input device 1 is a right-handed input device having a direction input unit 31 on the front surface 15 and a first opening 170 on the first side surface 11 located on the left side relative to the front surface 15. The second input device 2 is a left-handed input device having a direction input unit 41 on the front surface 215 and a first opening 270 on the first side surface located on the right side of the front surface 215.

[0137] <Information processing device>

[0138] Next, the structure of an example of the information processing device 1000 will be described. Figure 7 It is a front schematic view showing the structure of an example of the information processing device 1000.

[0139] As Figure 7 shown, the information processing device 1000 has a first input device 1, a second input device 2, and a main body device 3. Hereinafter, the first input device 1 or the second input device 2 will also be collectively referred to and simply called a game controller. The main body device 3 is generally in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped, and the upper and lower side surfaces are longer than the right and left side surfaces. The main body device 3 can execute game processing. The game processing is executed based on the input to the game controller. The first input device 1 and the second input device 2 can be attached to and detached from the main body device 3. In Figure 7 the shown mounted state, the input device 1 is mounted on the right side surface of the main body device 3, and the second input device 2 is mounted on the left side surface of the main body device 3. The first input device 1 is fixed to the second input device 2 via the main body device 3. In other words, the first input device 1 is indirectly fixed to the second input device 2.

[0140] As another method, the first input device 1 can also be indirectly fixed to the second input device 2 via a device different from the main body device 3. Additionally, as another method, the first input device 1 can also be directly fixed to the second input device 2.

[0141] That is to say, the first input device 1 is directly or indirectly fixed to the second input device 2. The mutually fixed first input device 1 and second input device 2 can also be used as an integrated game controller.

[0142] When the input device 1 is installed in the main device 3, various information including the operation information of the input unit is transmitted to the main body first terminal 331 of the main device 3 through the first terminal 160 described later, and the CPU (Central Processing Unit) of the main device 3 performs information processing according to the program. In addition, when the game controller is not installed in the main device 3, various information including the operation information of the input unit is transmitted to the CPU of the main device 3 via the wireless chip of the game controller and the wireless chip of the main device 3. In addition, it is also possible that information transmission via the wireless chip is also performed when the game controller is installed in the main device 3. In this case, the information processing device 1000 may not have at least one of the first terminal 160 and the main body first terminal 331.

[0143] <Main device>

[0144] Next, the structure of an example of the main device 3 is described. Figure 8 2 is a front view schematic diagram showing the structure of an example of the main device 3. Figure 8 As shown, the main device 3 has a main housing 306 , a first plug connector 330 , a second plug connector 340 , a first magnetic element 410 , a second magnetic element 420 , a third magnetic element 430 and a fourth magnetic element 440 .

[0145] The main body device 3 has a recess 310 on the main body right side 313. The recess 310 is composed of a first recess bottom surface 311 and a first recess side surface 312. The recess 310 extends along the long side direction of the main body right side 313. The recess 310 extends along the up-down direction of the main body right side 313. The main body left side 314 of the main body device 3 has a recess 320. The recess 320 is composed of a second recess bottom surface 321 and a second recess side surface 322. The recess 320 extends along the long side direction of the main body left side 314. The recess 320 extends along the up-down direction of the main body left side 314 of the main body device 3.

[0146] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first input device 1 is installed on the main device 3 in a manner that the protrusion 100 is embedded in the recess 310. The first input device 1 is installed on the main device 3 in a manner that the first side surface 11 of the first input device 1 faces the main right side surface 313 of the main body of the main device 3, and the long side direction of the first side surface 11 of the first input device 1 is extended along the long side direction of the main right side surface 313 of the main body of the main device 3. Similarly, the second input device 2 is installed on the main device 3 in a manner that the protrusion 200 is embedded in the recess 320. The second input device 2 is installed on the main left side surface 314 of the main body of the main device 3.

[0147] likeFigure 8 As shown, a display 305 is provided on the front surface 315 of the main body of the main body device 3. The display surface of the display 305 is exposed from an opening provided on the front surface 315 of the main body. In addition, the display 305 may also be placed on the surface of the front surface 315 of the main body. The display 305 may be any display device such as a liquid crystal display device or an OLED. A touch panel may be provided on the display surface of the display 305. Any touch detection method may be adopted for the touch panel. For example, the display 305 displays an image acquired or generated by the main body device 3. The image may be a still image or a moving image.

[0148] The main body device 3 has a sound input / output terminal 301. The sound input / output terminal 301 is provided on the upper side surface 316 of the main body of the main body device 3. The sound input / output terminal 301 is, for example, a headphone jack. A headphone or a microphone can be connected to the sound input / output terminal 301. In addition, the main body device 3 may have a volume button beside the sound input / output terminal 301. The volume button is a button for instructing adjustment of the volume output by the main body device 3.

[0149] The main body device 3 has a lower side terminal 303. The lower side terminal 303 is provided on the lower side surface 317 of the main body of the main body device 3. The lower side terminal 303 may be provided at the center in the left-right direction of the lower side surface 317 of the main body. The lower side terminal 303 is, for example, a terminal for communicating with an external device. The lower side terminal 303 constitutes, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector. The main body device 3 may be supplied with power from the outside through the lower side terminal 303. The main body device 3 may also output an image to the outside through the lower side terminal 303.

[0150] The main body device 3 has an upper side terminal 302, a power button 307, and a storage medium slot 304. The upper side terminal 302, the power button 307, and the storage medium slot 304 are provided on the upper side surface 316 of the main body. The main body device 3 may also execute game processing by executing a game application program stored in a storage medium inserted into the storage medium slot 304.

[0151] As Figure 8As shown, the left side surface 314 of the main body is on the opposite side of the right side surface 313 of the main body with respect to the front surface of the main body device 3. The left side surface 314 of the main body is provided with the same structure as the right side surface 313 of the main body. A first plug connector 330, a first magnetic element 410, and a second magnetic element 420 are provided in the recess 310. The first magnetic element 410 and the second magnetic element 420 include magnets. In the longitudinal direction of the recess 310, the first plug connector 330 is disposed between the first magnetic element 410 and the second magnetic element 420. Similarly, a second plug connector 340, a third magnetic element 430, and a fourth magnetic element 440 are provided in the recess 320. The third magnetic element 430 and the fourth magnetic element 440 include magnets. In the longitudinal direction of the recess 320, the second plug connector 340 is disposed between the third magnetic element 430 and the fourth magnetic element 440.

[0152] The convex portion 100 has a shape that fits into each of the recesses 310 and 320. Similarly, the convex portion 200 has a shape that fits into each of the recesses 310 and 320. The recess 310 may be substantially symmetric in the longitudinal direction of the recess 310. The recess 320 may be substantially symmetric in the longitudinal direction of the recess 320. The convex portion 100 may be substantially symmetric in the longitudinal direction of the convex portion 100. The convex portion 200 may be substantially symmetric in the longitudinal direction of the convex portion 200.

[0153] The longitudinal direction of the recess 310 may be parallel to the longitudinal direction of the recess 320. The longitudinal direction of the recess 310 and the longitudinal direction of the recess 320 may be respectively parallel to the up-down direction. The width direction of the recess 310 may be parallel to the width direction of the recess 320. The width direction of the recess 310 and the width direction of the recess 320 may be respectively parallel to the front-back direction.

[0154] Figure 9 It is a perspective schematic view showing the structure of the right side surface of the main body device 3. In addition, the main body device 3 also has the same structure on the left side surface side.

[0155] As Figure 9As shown, the first plug connector 330 has a tongue 332 and a main body first terminal 331. The main body first terminal 331 is disposed along the surface of the tongue 332. A recess 310 is provided on the right side surface 313 of the main body of the main body device 3. The recess 310 is a recessed portion on the right side surface 313 of the main body. The recess 310 extends along the long side direction of the right side surface 313 of the main body. The front side edge and the back side edge of the first recess bottom surface 311 of the recess 310 are substantially straight lines and extend substantially in parallel. In the present embodiment, the upper region and the lower region of the first recess bottom surface 311 become narrower in width as they go toward the end. More specifically, the width of the upper region and the lower region of the first recess bottom surface 311 becomes narrower in a curved shape. In addition, the first magnetic element 410 and the second magnetic element 420 are provided so as not to be exposed from the first recess bottom surface 311. For example, the surface of one of the first magnetic element 410 and the second magnetic element 420 may be covered with a cover forming the first recess bottom surface 311.

[0156] <Connection structure>

[0157] Figure 10 It is a cross-sectional schematic view showing a state in which the first input device 1 is mounted on the main body device 3. Figure 10 The shown cross-sectional schematic view is parallel to each of the vertical direction and the horizontal direction.

[0158] As Figure 10 shown, the convex portion 100 of the first input device 1 is inserted into the recess 310 of the main body device 3. The first side button (right) 110 is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic element 410. At this time, the first side (right) 110 moves leftward so as to approach the first magnetic element 410. In a state where the first side button (right) 110 is attracted to the first magnetic element 410, the position of the top surface of the first side button (right) 110 in the left-right direction is the same as the position of the highest height of the top surface 106 of the convex portion 100, or may be located on the side of the first direction R1 with respect to the position of the highest height of the top surface 106 of the convex portion 100. It may also be that, in the vertical direction, the length (third length W3) of the top surface of the first side button (right) 110 is longer than the length (first length W1) of the first magnetic element 410.

[0159] The second side button (right) 120 is magnetically adsorbed to the second magnetic element 420. At this time, the second side (right) 120 moves leftward in a manner approaching the second magnetic element 420. In a state where the second side button (right) 120 is adsorbed to the second magnetic element 420, the position of the top surface of the second side button (right) 120 in the left-right direction is the same as the position of the highest height of the top surface 106 of the convex portion 100, or may be located on the side of the first direction R1 with respect to the position of the highest height of the top surface 106 of the convex portion 100. It may also be that, in the up-down direction, the length (fourth length W4) of the top surface of the second side button (right) 120 is longer than the length (second length W2) of the second magnetic element 420.

[0160] Figure 11 It is a schematic diagram showing the state before the ejection operating lever is operated. Figure 12 It is a schematic diagram showing the state when the ejection operating lever is being operated.

[0161] As Figures 10 to 12 As shown, the first input device 1 has a push rod 181, an ejection operating lever 182, and a biasing portion 183. They constitute a detachment mechanism. By the user operating the ejection operating lever 182, the push rod 181 protrudes from the top surface 106 of the convex portion 100. When the first input device 1 is installed on the main body device 3, the protruding push rod 181 presses the first recessed bottom surface 311 of the recess 310. By the push rod 181 pressing the first recessed bottom surface 311, the top surface 106 of the convex portion 100 moves in a direction away from the first recessed bottom surface 311. The first input device 1 rotates with the end opposite to the end provided with the push rod 181 as a fulcrum. According to the above, the first input device 1 can be easily detached from the main body device 3.

[0162] In addition, the push rod 181 may protrude from a position above the operating portion 182 in the long side direction of the convex portion 100. It may also be that, in the long side direction of the convex portion 100, the center of the push rod 181 is located above the center of the ejection operating lever 182.

[0163] In addition, the protruding amount of the push rod 181 can also be the size that separates the operation surface of the first side key (right) 110 from the bottom surface of the first recess 311 by protruding the push rod 181. From another perspective, the protruding amount of the push rod 181 can also be the size that separates the operation surface of the first side key (right) 110 from the bottom surface of the first recess 311 even when the first side key (right) 110 is adsorbed to the first magnetic element 410 and moves upward to the maximum extent. Thus, the first input device 1 can be easily detached from the main body device 3. In addition, the protruding amount of the push rod 181 can also be the size that does not separate at least a part of the operation surface of the second side key (right) 120 from the bottom surface of the first recess 311. Thus, it is possible to suppress the first input device 1 from being detached from the main body device 3 too quickly.

[0164] In addition, the protruding amount of the push rod 181 can also be the size that causes the upper end ( Figure 11 the end portion on the second direction R2 side in ) of the top surface 106 of the convex portion 100 to be exposed from the opening of the recess 310 by protruding the push rod 181. In addition, the protruding amount of the push rod 181 can also be the size that does not cause the upper end of the top surface 106 to be exposed from the opening of the recess 310 even when the push rod 181 protrudes. In addition, the protruding amount of the push rod 181 can also be the size that does not cause the light emitting portion 150 provided on the outer peripheral surface 107 to be exposed from the opening of the recess 310 even when the push rod 181 protrudes. In addition, the protruding amount of the push rod 181 can also be the size that causes the upper end ( Figure 11 the end portion on the second direction R2 side in ) of the first side surface 11 to be separated from the upper end of the right side surface 313 of the main body by a distance between 0.5 mm and 1 cm, for example. In addition, the separated distance can also be between 1 mm and 5 mm, for example. The separated distance can also be 2 mm, for example.

[0165] As Figure 11 and Figure 12 shown, the ejection operating rod 182 is provided on the rear surface 16. The ejection operating rod 182 is pressed from the first side surface 11 toward the second side surface 13. More specifically, the ejection operating rod 182 rotates in the direction from the first side surface 11 toward the second side surface 13 and from the rear surface 16 toward the front surface 15. The rear surface 16 has a protrusion 18. The protrusion 18 is located on the third direction R3 side with respect to the ejection operating rod 182. The protrusion 18 protrudes from the rear surface 16 in the sixth direction R6. When the ejection operating rod 182 is operated, it moves in the third direction R3 and the fifth direction R5 and is buried in the protrusion 18 ( Figure 12 ).

[0166] In addition, the ejection lever 182 may not be completely buried as a whole. That is, in a state where the ejection lever 182 is operated to the limit, a part of the ejection lever 182 protrudes from the protruding portion 18. The maximum height of the ejection lever 182 with respect to the rear surface 16 when not operated is lower than the maximum height of the protruding portion 18 with respect to the rear surface 16. That is, the rear end of the ejection lever 182 when not operated is located at a position closer to the front side than the rear end of the protruding portion 18 with respect to the rear surface 16. When the first input device 1 is placed on the detection surface F with the first side surface 11 facing the detection surface F, the end of the protruding portion 18 touches the ground, and on the other hand, contact between the ejection lever 182 and the detection surface F can be suppressed.

[0167] <First upper surface button>

[0168] Next, the structure of the first upper surface button (right) 140 will be described. Figure 13 It is a perspective schematic view showing the structure of the first upper surface button (right) 140.

[0169] As Figure 13 shown, the first upper surface button (right) 140 has a first main body portion 500, a bearing 520, an anti-displacement rib 510, and a pressing portion 507.

[0170] The first upper surface button (right) 140 has a first plate-like portion 501 and a second plate-like portion 502. The first plate-like portion 501 and the second plate-like portion 502 respectively protrude in a direction including a component in the fifth direction R5. The first plate-like portion 501 and the second plate-like portion 502 are arranged facing each other.

[0171] The anti-displacement rib 510 has a first rib portion 511 and a second rib portion 512. The first rib portion 511 and the second rib portion 512 respectively protrude from the first main body portion 500 in a direction including a component in the fifth direction R5.

[0172] The first main body portion 500 has a first outer side surface 591 and a first inner side surface 592. The first outer side surface 591 includes the surface operated by the user. When the first upper surface button (right) 140 is installed in the main body housing 10, the first outer side surface 591 is located outside the main body housing 10. The first inner side surface 592 is located on the side opposite to the first outer side surface 591. When the first upper surface button (right) 140 is installed in the main body housing 10, the first inner side surface 592 is located inside the main body housing 10.

[0173] Figure 14 It is a perspective schematic view showing a part of the internal structure of the first input device 1. As Figure 14As shown, the first input device 1 has a first rotating shaft 515, a third biasing portion 530, a first switch 581, a first rib accommodating portion 541, and a second rib accommodating portion 542. The first rotating shaft 515 is constituted by a part of the main body housing 10, for example. The first rotating shaft 515 has a third shaft 513 and a fourth shaft 514. The fourth shaft 514 is separated from the third shaft 513. The fourth shaft 514 and the third shaft 513 are located on the same straight line. Hereafter, the direction in which the first rotating shaft 515 extends is also referred to as the first rotating shaft direction.

[0174] The first switch 581 is a tactile switch, for example. As another mode, the first switch 581 can also be a rubber switch. It can also be that the first switch 581 is located near the third shaft 513 in the first rotating shaft direction. From another perspective, it can also be that the first switch 581 is located at a position closer to the third shaft 513 than the midpoint between the third shaft 513 and the fourth shaft 514.

[0175] The third biasing portion 530 biases the first upper surface key (right) 140. The third biasing portion 530 is a double torsion spring, for example. The third biasing portion 530 has a first helical spring portion 531, a central connecting portion 533, and a second helical spring portion 532. The central connecting portion 533 connects the first helical spring portion 531 and the second helical spring portion 532. The central connecting portion 533 is located between the first helical spring portion 531 and the second helical spring portion 532. The first helical spring portion 531 is mounted on the third shaft 513. The second helical spring portion 532 is mounted on the fourth shaft 514.

[0176] The first rib accommodating portion 541 and the second rib accommodating portion 542 are each constituted by a part of the main body housing 10, for example. The first rib accommodating portion 541 and the second rib accommodating portion 542 each extend in the front-rear direction. When observed in the front-rear direction, the shape of each of the first rib accommodating portion 541 and the second rib accommodating portion 542 is substantially C-shaped. From another perspective, a part of the circumference of each of the first rib accommodating portion 541 and the second rib accommodating portion 542 is open.

[0177] Figure 15 Shows Figure 14 A perspective schematic diagram showing the state in which the first upper surface key (right) 140 is installed on the structure shown. As Figure 15 shown, the first inner side surface 592 has a first side surface area 592a and a second side surface area 592b. The second side surface area 592b is connected to the first side surface area 592a. The second side surface area 592b is recessed compared to the first side surface area 592a. The second side surface area 592b is recessed toward the first outer side surface 591. It can also be that when the eject operation lever 182 is operated, a part of the eject operation lever 182 is disposed in the recess formed by the second side surface area 592b (see Figure 12 ).

[0178] As Figure 15 shown, the first upper surface button (right) 140 has a pressing portion 507. The pressing portion 507 is connected to the first side area 592a. The pressing portion 507 protrudes from the first side area 592a. The pressing portion 507 is disposed on the first switch 581.

[0179] Figure 16 It is a first cross-sectional schematic diagram showing a part of the internal structure of the first input device. Figure 16 The cross-section shown is the cross-section when the first input device 1 is placed on the detection surface F and viewed from the rear, and is parallel to the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. As Figure 16 shown, the first rib portion 511 is received in the first rib receiving portion 541. The second rib portion 512 is received in the second rib receiving portion 542. The first rib portion 511 and the second rib portion 512 extend in directions substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the first rotation axis 515 extends. In the direction in which the first rotation axis 515 extends, the third axis 513 is located between the first rib portion 511 and the fourth axis 514. In the direction in which the first rotation axis 515 extends, the fourth axis 514 is located between the second rib portion 512 and the third axis 513.

[0180] As Figure 16 shown, the first rotation axis 515 extends in a direction including a component in the horizontal direction. Specifically, the first rotation axis 515 extends in a direction including a component in the horizontal direction and a component in the vertical direction. The direction in which the first rotation axis 515 extends may be parallel to the horizontal direction or may be inclined with respect to the horizontal direction. The direction in which the first rotation axis 515 extends is inclined with respect to each of the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, for example.

[0181] The bearing 520 has a first bearing portion 521 and a second bearing portion 522. The first bearing portion 521 is a notch provided in the first plate-like portion 501. The second bearing portion 522 is a notch provided in the second plate-like portion 502. The second bearing portion 522 is disposed opposite to the first bearing portion 521. The third axis 513 is disposed in the first bearing portion 521. The first bearing portion 521 supports the third axis 513 so as to be rotatable. The fourth axis 514 is disposed in the second bearing portion 522. The second bearing portion 522 supports the fourth axis 514 so as to be rotatable.

[0182] As Figure 16As shown, the first rotation axis 515 can also be configured such that when the first side surface 11 is placed on the surface F to be detected, the first rotation axis 515 is inclined downward with respect to the direction perpendicular to the surface F to be detected towards the first input device 1. Let the angle formed by the surface F to be detected and the first rotation axis 515 when the first side surface 11 is placed on the surface F to be detected be the first angle θ1. The first angle θ1 corresponds to the angle formed by the first straight line L1 along the first rotation axis 515 and the surface F to be detected. The first angle θ1 is, for example, 45°. In a certain mode, the first angle θ1 can also be less than 45°. In other modes, the first angle θ1 can also be greater than 45°. The first angle θ1 is an acute angle greater than 0 and less than 90°. In other modes, the first angle θ1 can also be 90°.

[0183] The first rotation axis 515 can also extend along the plane direction parallel to the front surface 15. In the present embodiment, the first rotation axis 515 extends along the plane direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction. From another perspective, the first rotation axis 515 extends along the plane direction parallel to the plane in which the second upper surface button (right) 130 can move. As another mode, the first rotation axis 515 can also extend along the plane direction inclined with respect to the plane perpendicular to the front-rear direction. In other words, the first rotation axis 515 can also extend along the plane inclined with respect to the plane parallel to each of the up-down direction and the left-right direction.

[0184] Figure 17A It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the first upper surface button (right) 140 and the first switch 581 before the user operates the first upper surface button (right) 140. Figure 17A The cross-section shown is perpendicular to the extending direction of the first rotation axis 515. As Figure 17A shown, before the user operates the first upper surface button (right) 140, the pressing portion 507 of the first upper surface button (right) 140 does not press the first switch 581. The pressing portion 507 can be separated from the first switch 581. As long as there is no input to the first switch 581 before the user operates the first upper surface button (right) 140, the pressing portion 507 can also be in contact with the first switch 581.

[0185] Figure 17B It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the first upper surface button (right) 140 and the first switch 581 after the user operates the first upper surface button (right) 140. Figure 17B The cross-section shown is perpendicular to the extending direction of the first rotation axis 515. As Figure 17BAs shown, after the user operates the first upper surface button (right) 140, the pressing portion 507 of the first upper surface button (right) 140 presses the first switch 581. The pressing portion 507 comes into contact with the first switch 581. After the user operates the first upper surface button (right) 140, an input is made to the first switch 581. By applying a load above a certain threshold to the first switch 581, the first switch 581 becomes in an on state.

[0186] Figure 18 It is a right side schematic view and a rear schematic view showing the pressing direction of the first upper surface button (right). The first upper surface button (right) 140 is pressed by the user. The pressing direction (first arrow direction S1) of the first upper surface button (right) 140 includes a component in the direction from the upper surface 12 to the lower surface 14. The pressing direction (first arrow direction S1) of the first upper surface button (right) 140 includes a component in the front direction, a component in the downward direction, and a component in the left direction. The first upper surface button (right) 140 can be pressed around the first rotation axis 515. The first upper surface button (right) 140 rotates around the first rotation axis 515 by being pressed by the user. The movable angle of the first upper surface button (right) 140 is not particularly limited. For example, it can be 20° or less, 15° or less, or 10° or less.

[0187] The first upper surface button (right) 140 is biased by the third biasing portion 530. When the user releases the first upper surface button (right) 140, the first upper surface button (right) 140 returns to its original position. The pressing portion 507 of the first upper surface button (right) 140 can also be separated from the first switch 581. Thereby, the input to the first switch 581 ends, and the first switch 581 becomes in an off state.

[0188] The input device 1 according to the present embodiment has the first upper surface button (right) 140. Therefore, in the first use state where the front surface 15 is in the front and the upper surface 12 is in the upper side, the input device 1 can be used like a game controller. In addition, the first upper surface button (right) 140 can be pressed around the first rotation axis 515 extending in a direction including a component in the left - right direction. Therefore, in the first use state, when using the first upper surface button (right) 140 as a shoulder button, it is easy to press it downward with the index finger and the middle finger.

[0189] Moreover, the input device 1 according to this embodiment includes a sensor 174 for mouse operations. Therefore, in the second usage state where the input device 1 is placed on the detection surface F with the first side surface 11 facing downward, the input device 1 can be used as a mouse. That is, the user can use the input device 1 as a mouse by moving the input device 1 on the detection surface F with the first side surface 11 facing the detection surface F. At this time, the first upper surface button (right) 140 can be used as a click button. In addition, the first rotation axis 515 extends in a direction away from the detection surface F. Therefore, similar to the first usage state, the first upper surface button (right) 140 can be pressed downward with the index finger and middle finger, making it easy to operate the input device 1. That is, according to the input device 1 of this embodiment, it can be used as a game controller and can also be used as a mouse. Moreover, the first upper surface button (right) 140 rotates around the first rotation axis 515. Therefore, when used as a game controller, its operability as a shoulder button is good, and when used as a mouse, its operability as a click button is not impaired. In addition, the input device 1 can stand on the detection surface F with the first side surface 11 facing downward even without being supported by the user.

[0190] Moreover, the first rotation axis 515 can also be configured such that when the first side surface 11 is placed on the detection surface F, the first rotation axis 515 is inclined downward with respect to the direction perpendicular to the detection surface F towards the lower side of the input device 1. Thereby, when operating as a mouse, the first upper surface button (right) 140 can be pressed in the direction towards the detection surface F, making it easy to perform click operations.

[0191] Moreover, the acute angle formed by the detection surface F and the first rotation axis 515 when the first side surface 11 is placed on the detection surface F can also be greater than 45°. Thereby, when holding the input device 1 in a state of picking it up, it is easy to press the first upper surface button (right) 140. When operating the input device 1 as a mouse, in order to press the first upper surface button (right) 140, the hand is placed in such a way that the fingers hook the upper surface. Therefore, even if the acute angle is greater than 45 degrees, the fingers can be bent to easily press the first upper surface button (right) 140.

[0192] The angle formed by the detection surface F and the first rotation axis 515 when the first side surface 11 is placed on the detection surface F can also be 45°. Thereby, it is easy to press the first upper surface button (right) 140 whether the input device 1 is held in a state of picking it up or when the input device 1 is operated as a mouse.

[0193] The first rotation axis 515 can also be in the plane direction perpendicular to the detected surface F. Thus, when operating the input device 1 as a mouse, it is easy to press the first upper surface button (right) 140.

[0194] <Second upper surface button>

[0195] Next, the structure of the second upper surface button (right) 130 will be described. Figure 19 It is a perspective schematic diagram showing the structure of the second upper surface button (right) 130.

[0196] As Figure 19 shown, the second upper surface button (right) 130 has a second main body portion 553, a first flange portion 551, a second flange portion 552, and a second outer side surface 131. A first shaft hole 138 and a second shaft hole 137 are provided in the second main body portion 553. The second shaft hole 137 is separated from the first shaft hole 138. The first shaft hole 138 and the second shaft hole 137 are provided on a side different from the second outer side surface 131. The first shaft hole 138 is, for example, a through hole. The first shaft hole 138 can also be a blind hole. The second shaft hole 137 is, for example, a through hole. The second shaft hole 137 can also be a blind hole.

[0197] The second outer side surface 131 is the surface operated by the user. The second outer side surface 131 is curved so as to protrude outward. The second outer side surface 131 is constituted by the second main body portion 553. The first flange portion 551 is provided on one side of the second main body portion 553. The second flange portion 552 is provided on the other side of the second main body portion 553. The second main body portion 553 is located between the first flange portion 551 and the second flange portion 552.

[0198] Figure 20 It is a second cross-sectional schematic diagram showing a part of the internal structure of the first input device 1. Figure 20 The shown cross-section is parallel to the up-down direction and the left-right direction. As Figure 20 shown, the input device 1 has a first biasing member 141, a second biasing member 142, and a second switch 143. The second upper surface button (right) 130 has a second inner side surface 132, a third protrusion 133, a fourth protrusion 134, and a fifth protrusion 135. When observed in the front-rear direction, the second outer side surface 131 is, for example, arc-shaped. The second inner side surface 132 is located on the side opposite to the second outer side surface 131. The first input device 1 has an internal component 148. The second inner side surface 132 faces the internal component 148.

[0199] The third protrusion 133 is provided on the second inner surface 132. The third protrusion 133 protrudes from the second inner surface 132 in the fourth direction R4. The fourth protrusion 134 is provided on the second inner surface 132. The fourth protrusion 134 protrudes from the second inner surface 132 in the fourth direction R4. In the left-right direction, the fourth protrusion 134 is located on the first direction R1 side of the third protrusion 133.

[0200] The fifth protrusion 135 is provided on the second inner surface 132. The fifth protrusion 135 protrudes from the second inner surface 132 in the fourth direction R4. In the left-right direction, the fifth protrusion 135 is located on the first direction R1 side of the third protrusion 133 and on the third direction R3 side of the fourth protrusion 134. In the left-right direction, the fifth protrusion 135 is located between the third protrusion 133 and the fourth protrusion 134. It is also possible that in the up-down direction, the length of the fifth protrusion 135 is longer than the length of the third protrusion 133. It is also possible that in the up-down direction, the length of the fifth protrusion 135 is longer than the length of the fourth protrusion 134. It is also possible that in the up-down direction, the fifth protrusion 135 is located between the third protrusion 133 and the fourth protrusion 134.

[0201] The first biasing member 141 biases the second upper surface button (right) 130 upward. The first biasing member 141 is, for example, a coil spring. The first biasing member 141 is supported by the internal member 148. The first biasing member 141 extends, for example, along the up-down direction. The end portion of the first biasing member 141 on the second direction R2 side is, for example, attached to the fourth protrusion 134. The end portion of the first biasing member 141 on the fourth direction R4 side is, for example, attached to the first portion 145 of the internal member 148.

[0202] The second biasing member 142 biases the second upper surface button (right) 130 upward. The second biasing member 142 is, for example, a coil spring. The second biasing member 142 is supported by the internal member 148. The second biasing member 142 extends, for example, along the up-down direction. The end portion of the second biasing member 142 on the second direction R2 side is, for example, attached to the third protrusion 133. The end portion of the second biasing member 142 on the fourth direction R4 side is, for example, attached to the second portion 146 of the internal member 148.

[0203] In the left-right direction, the second biasing member 142 is located on the third direction R3 side of the first biasing member 141. In the left-right direction, the fifth protrusion 135 is located between the second biasing member 142 and the first biasing member 141. In the up-down direction, the second biasing member 142 is located on the fourth direction R4 side of the first biasing member 141. It is also possible that in the up-down direction, the fifth protrusion 135 is located between the second biasing member 142 and the first biasing member 141.

[0204] The second upper surface button (right) 130 can be pressed in a linear direction. Specifically, the second upper surface button (right) 130 can be pressed in the second arrow direction S2. The second arrow direction S2 is, for example, the fourth direction R4. The first biasing member 141 and the second biasing member 142 bias the second upper surface button (right) 130 upward. Therefore, when the user stops pressing the second upper surface button (right) 130, the second upper surface button (right) 130 moves in the second direction R2. That is to say, with the above structure, the second upper surface button (right) 130 can be moved along the up and down direction. The second upper surface button (right) 130 can be pressed in a straight line parallel to the up and down direction or in a straight line inclined with respect to the up and down direction.

[0205] The second switch 143 operates when the second upper surface button (right) 130 is pressed. The second switch 143 is, for example, a tactile switch. As another method, the second switch 143 can also be, for example, a rubber switch. The second switch 143 is pressed by the second upper surface button (right) 130.

[0206] The second switch 143 is supported by the third part 147 of the internal member 148. The second switch 143 is arranged, for example, in contact with the fifth protrusion 135. When the user presses the second upper surface button (right) 130, the second upper surface button (right) 130 presses the second switch 143. The fifth protrusion 135 of the second upper surface button (right) 130 presses the second switch 143. Thereby, an input is given to the second switch 143. By applying a load above a certain threshold value to the second switch 143, the second switch 143 becomes in an on state.

[0207] When the user releases the second upper surface button (right) 130, each of the biasing members in the first biasing member 141 and the second biasing member 142 pushes the second button 32(2) upward. Thereby, the second upper surface button (right) 130 returns to its original position. The fifth protrusion 135 of the second upper surface button (right) 130 can also be separated from the second switch 143. Thereby, the input to the second switch 143 ends and the second switch 143 becomes in an off state.

[0208] In the left - right direction, the second switch 143 is located, for example, between the first biasing member 141 and the second biasing member 142. In the left - right direction, the second switch 143 is located between the third protrusion 133 and the fourth protrusion 134. In the up - down direction, the second switch 143 is located between the fifth protrusion 135 and the third part 147 of the internal member 148.

[0209] As Figure 20As shown, the third part 147 has a support surface 149 of the second switch 143. The support surface 149 is the surface on which the third part 147 supports the second switch 143. As Figure 5 and Figure 20 shown, the support surface 149 of the second switch 143 is configured such that when the first side surface 11 is placed on the detection surface F, the support surface 149 becomes inclined downward with respect to the direction perpendicular to the detection surface F toward the input device 1. When the first side surface 11 is placed on the detection surface F, the angle formed by the detection surface F and the support surface 149 is the second angle θ2. The second angle θ2 corresponds to the angle formed by the second straight line L2 along the support surface 149 and the detection surface F. The second angle θ2 can be, for example, greater than 45°. The second angle θ2 can be, for example, 60° or more, and can also be 65° or more. The second angle θ2 can also be less than 90°. The second angle θ2 is not particularly limited, and can be, for example, 85° or less, and can also be 80° or less.

[0210] The first flange portion 551 faces the inner wall of the front surface side housing 61. The inner wall of the front surface side housing 61 is used to prevent the first flange portion 551 from falling off. In the vertical direction, the second flange portion 552 is located on the side of the fourth direction R4 with respect to the first flange portion 551. The second flange portion 552 faces the inner wall of the front surface side housing 61. The inner wall of the front surface side housing 61 is used to prevent the second flange portion 552 from falling off.

[0211] Figure 21 It is a third cross-sectional schematic diagram showing a part of the internal structure of the first input device. Figure 21 The cross-sectional schematic diagram shown is parallel to each of the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and is a cross-sectional schematic diagram at a position closer to the front surface side than the Figure 21 cross-sectional schematic diagram shown.

[0212] The first input device 1 has a first shaft 81 and a second shaft 82. The first shaft 81 (second rotation shaft 81) extends, for example, in a direction including a component in the front-rear direction. The direction in which the first shaft 81 extends may be parallel to the front-rear direction or may be inclined with respect to the front-rear direction. From another perspective, when the first side surface 11 or the second side surface 13 is placed on the detection surface F, the first shaft 81 extends in a direction parallel to the detection surface F. The second shaft 82 extends, for example, in a direction including a component in the front-rear direction. The direction in which the first shaft 81 extends may also be parallel to the direction in which the second shaft 82 extends. In the left-right direction, the first shaft 81 and the second shaft 82 are respectively disposed between the first side surface 11 and the second side surface 13. In the left-right direction, the first shaft 81 is disposed between the first side surface 11 and the second shaft 82. In the left-right direction, the second shaft 82 is disposed between the first shaft 81 and the second side surface 13. Each of the first shaft 81 and the second shaft 82 is constituted by the front surface side housing 61, for example. In the present embodiment, the diameter of the first shaft 81 is the same as the diameter of the second shaft 82, but they may also be different. For example, the diameter of the first shaft 81 may be larger than the diameter of the second shaft 82.

[0213] As Figure 21 shown, the first shaft 81 is disposed in the first shaft hole 138. The second shaft 82 is disposed in the second shaft hole 137. As Figure 21 shown, when viewed in the front-rear direction, the first shaft 81 overlaps with the first biasing member 141. When viewed in the front-rear direction, the second shaft 82 overlaps with the second biasing member 142. Let the width of the first shaft hole 138 in the left-right direction be the first shaft hole width D1. Let the width of the second shaft hole 137 in the left-right direction be the second shaft hole width D2. The second shaft hole width D2 is longer than the first shaft hole width D1. In addition, in the up-down direction, the width of the second shaft hole 137 is longer than the diameter of the second shaft 82. Thus, the second upper surface key (right) 130 can rotate about the first shaft 81. In addition, due to the presence of the second shaft hole 137, even if the second upper surface key (right) 130 is set to be a long shape in the left-right direction, the movement of the second upper surface key (right) 130 can be delimited to some extent. And, in the up-down direction, the width of the first shaft hole 138 is longer than the diameter of the first shaft 81 and the width of the second shaft hole 137 is longer than the diameter of the second shaft 82, so that the second upper surface key (right) 130 can be pressed in a linear direction.

[0214] The second shaft hole 137 is disposed at a position on the side opposite to the first side surface 11 with respect to the first shaft hole 138 in the left-right direction. Specifically, in the left-right direction, the second shaft hole 137 is disposed between the first shaft hole 138 and the second side surface 13. In the left-right direction, the first shaft hole 138 is disposed between the first side surface 11 and the second shaft hole 137.

[0215] Figure 22It is a cross-sectional schematic view showing a state where the second upper surface button (right) 130 is rotated about the first axis 81. As Figure 22 shown, the second upper surface button (right) 130 can rotate about the first axis 81. The second upper surface button (right) 130 is pressed by the user. The second upper surface button (right) 130 is pressed in the third arrow direction S3. The third arrow direction S3 includes a component in the left direction and a component in the downward direction. The second upper surface button (right) 130 rotates about the first axis 81 (second rotation axis 81) by being pressed by the user. The movable angle of the second upper surface button (right) 130 can be, for example, 20° or less, 15° or less, or 10° or less.

[0216] As described above, the second upper surface button (right) 130 can be pressed in a straight line direction and can rotate about the first axis 81. The first axis 81 can move in the up and down direction within the first axis hole 138. The second axis 82 can move in the up and down direction within the second axis hole 137. When the second upper surface button (right) 130 moves in a straight line direction, the first axis 81 moves in the up and down direction within the first axis hole 138, and the second axis 82 moves in the up and down direction within the second axis hole 137. When the second upper surface button (right) 130 rotates, the second axis 82 moves in the left and right direction within the second axis hole 137 while the first axis 81 stops within the first axis hole 138. In addition, the second upper surface button (right) 130 can also rotate while moving in a straight line direction.

[0217] In the above, the case where the second upper surface button (right) 130 has the first axis hole 138 and the second axis hole 137 has been described, but the present disclosure is not limited to this mode. For example, the second upper surface button (right) 130 may also have the first axis 81 and the second axis 82. In this case, the front surface side housing 61 has the first axis hole 138 for arranging the first axis 81 and the second axis hole 137 for arranging the second axis 82.

[0218] As another mode, the second upper surface button (right) 130 may also have the first axis 81 and the second axis hole 137. In this case, the front surface side housing 61 has the first axis hole 138 for arranging the first axis 81 and the second axis 82 arranged in the second axis hole 137.

[0219] As yet another mode, the second upper surface button (right) 130 may also have the first axis hole 138 and the second axis 82. In this case, the front surface side housing 61 has the first axis 81 arranged in the first axis hole 138 and the second axis hole 137 for arranging the second axis 82.

[0220] That is to say, it can also be that the second upper surface button (right) 130 has either the first shaft hole 138 and the first shaft 81 disposed in the first shaft hole 138, or the second shaft hole 137 and the second shaft 82 disposed in the second shaft hole 137. It can also be that the input device 1 other than the second upper surface button (right) 130 has the other of the first shaft hole 138 and the first shaft 81, and the other of the second shaft hole 137 and the second shaft 82. The input device 1 other than the second upper surface button (right) 130 can be the front surface side housing 61, can also be the internal component 148, or can also be other components.

[0221] Figure 23 It is a cross-sectional schematic view showing the structure near the second upper surface button (right) 130 in a state where the first upper surface button (right) 140 is removed. As Figure 23 shown, the first shaft 81 can also be a part of the front surface side housing 61. The first shaft 81 extends along the front-rear direction. In the front-rear direction, the first shaft 81 is located between the first biasing member 141 and the front surface 15. In a state where the user does not operate the second upper surface button (right) 130, the second upper surface button (right) 130 is biased toward the second direction R2 side. In the up-down direction, the lower end of the first shaft 81 contacts the surface of the second upper surface button (right) 130 that constitutes the first shaft hole 138, thereby preventing the second upper surface button (right) 130 from falling off.

[0222] As Figure 23 shown, the internal component 148 is located between the front surface side housing 61 and the rear surface side housing 62. The second upper surface button (right) 130 can also be sandwiched between the front surface side housing 61 and the rear surface side housing 62. In the front-rear direction, the first biasing member 141 is located between the front surface side housing 61 and the rear surface side housing 62.

[0223] <Usage state>

[0224] Figure 24 It is a three-dimensional schematic view showing the state of longitudinally holding the input device 1. As Figure 24 shown, the user holds the first input device 1 with the right hand and holds the second input device 2 with the left hand. The user can operate the first upper surface button (right) 140 and the second upper surface button (right) 130 with the right index finger. It can also be that the user can operate the first upper surface button (right) 140 and the second upper surface button (right) 130 with the right middle finger. The user can operate the input part on the front surface with the right thumb. For example, the user can operate the joystick 31, the + button 33(1), and a set of 4 buttons 32 with the thumb. The first upper surface button (left) 240, the second upper surface button (left) 230, the joystick 41, the - button 43(1), and a set of 4 buttons 42 are operated by the user's left hand in the same way as the right hand.

[0225] The first upper surface button (right) 140 of the input device 1 according to this embodiment is easily pressed by rotating backward. On the other hand, the second upper surface button (right) 130 can be pressed in a linear direction downward, or can be pressed in a rotational direction around a rotation axis extending in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the second upper surface button (right) 130 is easily operated while saving space in the front-rear direction. From the perspective of the rotational direction, the first upper surface button (right) 140 is located behind the second upper surface button (right) 130, so it is physically difficult to rotate the second upper surface button (right) 130 backward. On the other hand, it may be difficult to operate the second upper surface button (right) 130 by rotating it forward. In this embodiment, the second upper surface button (right) 130 can rotate around a second rotation axis extending in the front-rear direction. Thereby, the second upper surface button (right) 130 can be pressed by rotation while saving space.

[0226] According to the input device 1 of this embodiment, it is also possible that in the front-rear direction, the length from the first side surface 11 to the rear end of the rear surface 16 located on the side opposite to the front surface 15 is longer than the length from the first side surface 11 to the front end of the front surface 15. Since the direction input portion is provided on the front surface 15, in terms of the ease of holding and operability when holding the input device 1 in a state of picking it up in the manner of holding a controller, the amount of protrusion (thickness) from the first side surface 11 can be suppressed. On the other hand, on the rear surface 16 side, it protrudes toward the rear surface 16 side so that it is easy to hold the input device 1 with the fingers bent backward. By making the length of the first side surface 11 in the front-rear direction short (in front of the rear end of the rear surface 16), when holding the input device 1 in a state of picking it up in the manner of holding a controller, if the first side surface 11 is also included in the holding, the holding property is good.

[0227] According to the input device 1 of this embodiment, when the second upper surface button (right) 130 is fully pressed, the rear end edge of the operation surface is located at the same position as or above the front end edge of the operation surface of the first upper surface button (right) 140 located behind it in the up-down direction. Since the second upper surface button (right) 130 has a thin shape, when pressing, the finger slipping off the button may press the first upper surface button (right) 140. However, by making the operation surface of the second upper surface button (right) 130 located at the same position as the operation surface of the first upper surface button (right) 140 or making the operation surface of the second upper surface button (right) 130 located above the operation surface of the first upper surface button (right) 140 even when pressed to the maximum extent, misoperation can be suppressed.

[0228] Figure 25It is a front schematic view showing the state in which the input device 1 is used as a mouse. Figure 26 It is a side schematic view showing the state in which the input device 1 is used as a mouse.

[0229] As Figure 25 and Figure 26 shown, the palm of the user's hand is arranged so as to cover the second side surface 13 of the input device 1. The user's right thumb is arranged on the front surface 15 side. For example, the user's right thumb is gently placed on the joystick 31. The user's right index finger is arranged on the second upper surface key (right) 130. The user's right middle finger is arranged on the first upper surface key (right) 140.

[0230] The user can operate the second upper surface key (right) 130 with the right index finger. The user can operate the first upper surface key (right) 140 with the right middle finger. The user can also operate the first upper surface key (right) 140 with the right index finger. The user can operate the front input part with the right thumb. For example, the user can operate the joystick 31, the + key 33(1), and the group of 4 keys 32 with the thumb. The second input device 2 can also be used as a mouse by the left hand in the same manner.

[0231] The input device 1 according to the present embodiment has a first upper surface key (right) 140 and a second upper surface key (right) 130 provided in front of the first upper surface key (right) 140. Thus, when the input device 1 is held in a state of being picked up, it is easy to operate both the first upper surface key (right) 140 and the second upper surface key (right) 130. And, when the input device 1 is operated as a mouse with the first side surface 11 as the lower side, the first upper surface key (right) 140 and the second upper surface key (right) 130 can be operated as, for example, a right click key and a left click key, respectively. In addition, the processing executed by operating the first upper surface key (right) 140 and the second upper surface key (right) 130 can also be determined by an application program executed by the information processing device 1000, and can be either different or the same. Alternatively, it may be that no processing is executed even if any one of the keys is operated.

[0232] In the present embodiment, the first opening 170 is located between the first side surface key (right) 110 and the second side surface key (right) 120 in the long side direction of the top surface 106 of the convex portion 100. That is, the first opening 170 is located at a position relatively close to the center in the long side direction of the input device 1. Therefore, it is easy to operate as a mouse according to the user's intention.

[0233] According to the input device 1 according to this embodiment, the support surface 149 of the switch that operates when the second upper surface button (right) 130 is pressed can also be inclined downward with respect to the direction perpendicular to the detection surface F of the input device 1. Therefore, when the input device 1 is used as a mouse, it is easy to operate the second upper surface button (right) 130.

[0234] According to the input device 1 according to this embodiment, the acute angle formed by the detection surface F and the support surface 149 can be greater than 45° or 60° or more. When the angle is too small, when the second upper surface button (right) 130 is pressed from above with the input device 1 held in a state of holding a controller, the second upper surface button (right) 130 may slide laterally with respect to the switch. By setting the angle larger, it is possible to suppress the lateral sliding of the second upper surface button (right) 130 with respect to the switch. In addition, when the input device 1 is operated as a mouse, the second upper surface button (right) 130 can be pressed not only from the direction perpendicular to the detection surface F, but also by hooking the second upper surface button (right) 130 with a finger and pressing downward (that is, parallel to the detection surface F) as in the state of holding it in a state of holding a controller. Therefore, even when the angle is relatively large, good operability can be maintained.

[0235] According to the input device 1 according to this embodiment, it is also possible that, in the front-rear direction, the rear end of the first upper surface button (right) 140 is located behind the rear end of the first side surface 11. Thereby, when the input device 1 is held in a state of holding a controller, the holding property is good, and it is easy to press the first button 32(1). When operating as a mouse, it is also easy to perform a click operation on the first button 32(1).

[0236] According to the input device 1 according to this embodiment, it is also possible that the length of the first side surface 11 in the vertical direction and the length of the front surface 15 in the horizontal direction are longer than the length of the first side surface 11 in the front-rear direction. Thus, it is easy to hold the input device 1 as if holding the input device 1, that is, in a state of picking up the input device 1 in the manner of holding a controller, and it is easy to operate the first upper surface button (right) 140 and the second upper surface button (right) 130 with the index finger or the middle finger, and it is easy to operate the input operation unit located on the front surface 15 with the thumb. In addition, although the length of the first side surface 11 in the front-rear direction is short, the length in the vertical direction is long. Therefore, when the input device 1 is moved back and forth when operating as a mouse, there is also good stability. When operating as a mouse, with respect to the movement in the horizontal direction with respect to the detection surface, if the movement is small, it is pivoted on the wrist, so it is not easy to shake. In addition, when the input device 1 is moved greatly, it is also not easy to fall because the input device 1 is held in a manner that sandwiches the front surface 15 and the rear surface 16.

[0237] According to the input device 1 according to this embodiment, it is also possible that a first opening 170 for guiding reflected light to the mouse operation sensor 174 is provided between the rod and the four buttons in the vertical direction. Thus, when the input device 1 is used as a mouse, when holding it in a manner that enables the thumb to operate the rod or the four buttons, the first opening 170 is located at a position relatively closer to the center of the hand when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the detection surface, so it is easy to operate as a mouse according to the user's intention.

[0238] According to the input device 1 according to this embodiment, the first opening 170 is provided in the convex portion 100. The convex portion 100 is a part that is installed in the recess 310 of the main body device 3. The first upper surface button (right) 140, the second upper surface button (right) 130, and the direction input unit are provided in a part other than the convex portion 100. Therefore, when the convex portion 100 is installed in the recess 310, the user can use the first upper surface button (right) 140, the second upper surface button (right) 130, and the direction input unit. In addition, when the convex portion 100 is installed in the recess 310, the first opening 170 is disposed inside the recess 310. Therefore, when the input device 1 is not used as a mouse, the main body device 3 can block the first opening 170.

[0239] Figure 27 It is a schematic diagram showing the first state of using both hands. As Figure 27 shown, the first input device 1 is operated as a mouse with the right hand, and the second input device 2 is operated as a mouse with the left hand. When the first input device 1 and the second input device 2 each have a mouse operation sensor, the first input device 1 and the second input device 2 can be used as mice respectively.

[0240] Figure 28 It is a schematic diagram showing the second state of using both hands. It can also be that the user uses one of the first input device 1 and the second input device 2 as a mouse, and uses the other of the first input device 1 and the second input device 2 as a longitudinally held input device 1. As Figure 28 shown, the first input device 1 can also be operated as a mouse with the right hand. The second input device 2 can also be operated in a longitudinally held manner with the left hand. Conversely, the second input device 2 can also be operated as a mouse with the left hand. The first input device 1 can also be operated in a longitudinally held manner with the right hand.

[0241] Figure 29 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the state of holding the input device 1 horizontally. As Figure 29 shown, the first user holds the first input device 1 with both hands, and the second user holds the second input device 2 with both hands. The first user can operate the first side button (right) 110 with the right index finger, and can operate the 4 buttons 32 in a group with the right thumb. The first user can operate the second side button (right) 120 with the left index finger, and can operate the joystick 31 with the left thumb. The second user can operate the second side button (left) 220 with the right index finger, and can operate the 4 buttons 42 in a group with the right thumb. The second user can operate the first side button (left) 210 with the left index finger, and can operate the joystick 41 with the left thumb.

[0242] When the input device is operated in a horizontally held state, one side of the second opening 196 is sandwiched between the first side button (right) 110 and the first opening 170, and the other side is sandwiched between the synchronization button 50 and the second side button (right) 120. Therefore, the user's finger is not likely to touch the second opening 196. In addition, when the user wants to operate the synchronization button 50, since the first opening 170 is located on the side opposite to the synchronization button 50 across the second opening 196, the user's finger is not likely to touch the first opening 170.

[0243] In the present embodiment, in the state where the input device 1 is detached from the main body device 3, it is used as a longitudinally held input device 1 when the first side 11 faces horizontally, used as a horizontally held input device 1 when the first side 11 faces upward or forward, and used as a mouse when the first side 11 faces downward. That is, although it is one input device 1, it can have three usage modes by changing the holding direction to three directions.

[0244] As another method, it is also possible that the first user holds the first input device 1 with both hands, and the second user holds the second input device 2 with one hand. For example, it is also possible that the second user holds the second input device 2 with the right hand to use it as a mouse. In this case, the second user can also simply operate the first upper surface button (left) 240 with the right index finger, operate the second upper surface button (left) 230 with the right middle finger, and gently place the right thumb on the rear surface 16.

[0245] Figure 30 FIG. 4 is a front schematic view showing a state in which the first input device 1 and the second input device 2 are mounted on the main body device 3. The first input device 1 and the second input device 2 can also be used in a state where they are mounted on the main body device 3.

[0246] As Figure 30 shown, in a state where the first input device 1 and the second input device 2 are mounted on the main body device 3, they are used in such a way that the long side directions of the first input device 1 and the second input device 2 become the up-down direction. The Figure 30 state shown is referred to as an integrated grip state.

[0247] The first upper surface button (right) 140 and the second upper surface button (right) 130 are buttons arranged at the upper right part of the input device 1 in the integrated grip state. The first upper surface button (left) 240 and the second upper surface button (left) 230 are buttons arranged at the upper left part of the input device 1 in the integrated grip state. It is also possible that the first upper surface button (right) 140, the second upper surface button (right) 130, the first upper surface button (left) 240, and the second upper surface button (left) 230 are also used in the integrated grip state.

[0248] On the other hand, as Figures 24 to 29 shown, the first input device 1 and the second input device 2 can also be used in a state where they are removed from the main body device 3. That is, the first input device 1 and the second input device 2 can be used in any state, either in a state where they are mounted on the main body device 3 or in a state where they are removed from the main body device 3.

[0249] When the first input device 1 does not have the convex portion 100, the left side surface 4 of the main body housing 10 corresponds to the first side surface 11. In this case, it is also possible that the first input device 1 is used as a mouse in a state where the left side surface 4 is placed on the detection surface F.

[0250] <System>

[0251] Next, the structure of the system according to the present disclosure will be described. Figure 31 FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the structure of the system according to the present disclosure.

[0252] As shown in Figure 31 FIG. 800 of the present disclosure includes an input device 1 and a main device 3.

[0253] The main device 3 includes, for example, a CPU (not shown) and a wireless communication unit (not shown). The CPU is capable of performing information processing. The input device 1 transmits information related to operations on the input unit, information related to detected reflected light, etc. to the main device 3 via the wireless communication unit. The main device 3 performs various processes based on the received information by the CPU. The main device 3 performs various outputs based on the results of the processes. For example, image data is output, or a signal for causing the input device 1 to emit light is output.

[0254] In addition, when the input device 1 is mounted on the main device 3, wired communication can be performed through terminals provided respectively, or wireless communication can be performed. In addition, power can be exchanged between the input device 1 and the main device 3.

[0255] [Second Embodiment]

[0256] Next, the structure of the input device according to the second embodiment will be described. Figure 32 FIG. is a front schematic view showing the structures of the first input device and the second input device according to the second embodiment.

[0257] As shown in Figure 32 FIG., the first input device 601 includes a first main portion 610a and a first grip portion 610b. Four keys 632a and a joystick 631a are provided on the front surface of the first main portion 610a. The joystick 631a is provided at the lower left side of the four keys 632a. The first grip portion 610b is a portion that a user holds. The first grip portion 610b is connected to the lower right portion of the first main portion 610a. The first grip portion 610b extends downward from the first main portion 610a. The first grip portion 610b may also extend downward and to the right or rearward. The first main portion 610a has a shape extending leftward above the first grip portion 610b.

[0258] The second input device 602 has a second main portion 620a and a second grip portion 620b. Four keys 632b and a joystick 631b are provided on the front surface of the second main portion 620a. The joystick 631b is provided on the upper left side of the four keys 632a. In addition, the positions of the joystick 631b and the four keys 632a can be swapped. The second grip portion 620b is, for example, a portion held by the user. The second grip portion 620b is connected to the lower left portion of the second main portion 620a. The second grip portion 620b extends downward from the second main portion 620a. The second grip portion 620b may also extend downward and to the left or rearward. The second main portion 620a has a shape extending rightward above the second grip portion 620b. In the present embodiment, the outer shape of the first input device 601 and the outer shape of the second input device 602 are bilaterally symmetric.

[0259] According to the present embodiment, the first input device 601 and the second input device 602 are not fixed to each other. In addition, it may be that the first input device 601 and the second input device 602 each include a mounting portion (not shown), and the mounting portions are used to directly or indirectly mount to each other. In this case, the first input device 601 and the second input device 602 can also be used as an integrated controller held by the user's both hands. The first input device 601 and the second input device 602 can also be respectively mounted with peripheral devices.

[0260] Figure 33 It is a left side schematic view showing the structure of the first input device 601 according to the second embodiment. Figure 34 It is a front schematic view showing a state in which the first input device 601 according to the second embodiment is operated as a mouse. A first upper surface key (right) 640 and a second upper surface key (right) 630 (right) are provided on the upper surface 612 of the first input device 601. The first upper surface key (right) 640 rotates about a first rotation axis (not shown). The first rotation axis extends in a direction including a component in the left-right direction. When the first side surface 611 is placed on the detected surface F so as to face the detected surface F as shown in Figure 3 the angle formed by the detected surface F and the first rotation axis is, for example, 70°. The second upper surface key (right) 630 (right) linearly moves in the up-down direction.

[0261] A first opening 670 is provided in the first side surface 611 which is the left side surface of the first input device 601. The first opening 670 is provided in the left side surface of the first main portion 610a. A mouse operation sensor 671 is provided inside the first opening 670.

[0262] As Figure 34As shown, the first input device 601 is held by the user with the first side surface 11 facing the surface F to be detected. At this time, the first gripping portion 610b is separated from the surface F to be detected. Therefore, for example, the user can hold the first input device 601 while holding the first gripping portion 610b with the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger of the right hand, and move the first input device 601 on the surface F to be detected with the first side surface 11 facing the surface F to be detected. The thumb of the user's right hand can operate the four buttons 632a and / or the joystick 631a. The index finger of the user's right hand can operate the first upper surface button (right) 640 and / or the second upper surface button (right) 630. The first upper surface button (right) 640 and / or the second upper surface button (right) 630 can also be operated by the middle finger of the user's right hand. In addition, the user can also hold the first input device 601 with the upper surface facing upward while picking up the first input device 601 from the surface F to be detected.

[0263] In addition, the first input device 601 may also have the following shape: even if the user removes the hand, the first input device 601 is placed on the surface F to be detected with the first side surface 11 facing the surface F to be detected.

[0264] In the above, the outer shape of the first input device 601 and the outer shape of the second input device 602 are bilaterally symmetric, but they may not be bilaterally symmetric. For example, a set of input device groups may also have the first input device 601 according to the first embodiment and the second input device 602 according to the second embodiment. The second input device 602 according to the second embodiment may not be provided with the sensor 671 for mouse operation. In addition, the input devices may not be in a group. In addition, the shapes of the main part and the gripping part are not limited to the above shapes.

[0265] [Third Embodiment]

[0266] Next, the structure of the input device according to the third embodiment will be described. Figure 35 It is a front schematic view showing the structure of the input device according to the third embodiment. The difference between the input device according to the third embodiment and the first embodiment is that the input device according to the third embodiment is mounted on the main body device using a slider mounting portion. Below, the difference will be mainly described.

[0267] As shown in Figure 35 the input device 700 according to the third embodiment has a slider mounting portion 760. The slider mounting portion 760 has a support portion 702 and a plate-like portion 701. The slider mounting portion 760 forms the first side surface 711. The slider mounting portion 760 extends, for example, in the vertical direction.

[0268] The support portion 702 is provided to protrude from the main body housing 705. The support portion 702 protrudes from the main body housing 705 in the first direction R1. The plate-like portion 701 is located on the support portion 702. The plate-like portion 701 extends, for example, in the vertical direction. The plate-like portion 701 is located on the first direction R1 side with respect to the support portion 702. From another viewpoint, the support portion 702 is located between the main body housing 705 and the plate-like portion 701.

[0269] Figure 36 It is a left side schematic view showing the structure of the input device according to the third embodiment. As Figure 36 shown, the input device 700 according to the third embodiment may also have an upper surface 712, a first upper surface button (right) 740, a second upper surface button (right) 730, a first side button (right) 710, a second side button (right) 720, a light emitting portion 750, a first opening 770, a mouse operation sensor 774, and a synchronization button 751. The first upper surface button (right) 740 and the second upper surface button (right) 730 are provided on the upper surface 712.

[0270] The first opening 770 is a hole for introducing reflected light from the detection surface F. The reflected light from the detection surface F is detected by the mouse operation sensor 774 disposed inside the first opening 770.

[0271] Figure 37 It is a right side schematic view showing the structure of the main body device 3. As Figure 37 shown, the main body device 3 has a rail member 723. The rail member 723 extends in the vertical direction. The rail member 723 has two first rail portions 703a separated from each other, two second rail portions 703b separated from each other, and a stopper 704. The two first rail portions 703a face the two second rail portions 703b. A first notch portion 702a is provided between the two first rail portions 703a. A second notch portion 702b is provided between the two second rail portions 703b.

[0272] Figure 38 It is a side schematic view showing a state where the first input device 601 is mounted on the main body device 3. As Figure 38 shown, in a cross section in each of the left-right direction and the front-back direction, the slider mounting portion 760 is substantially T-shaped, and the rail member 723 is provided to cover the slider mounting portion 760. The first rail portion 703a and the second rail portion 703b are disposed between the plate-like portion 701 and the main body housing 705. The slider mounting portion 760 is inserted into the rail member 723 from the second direction R2 side along the fourth direction R4 side. The stopper 704 stops the movement of the slider mounting portion 760 by abutting against the slider mounting portion 760.

[0273] The slider mounting portion 760 has a locking portion (not shown). When the slider mounting portion 760 is inserted into the rail member 723, the locking portion engages with the second notch portion 702b. Thus, the slider mounting portion 760 of the first input device 601 is mounted on the rail member 723 of the main device 3. As described above, in the first input device 601, at least a part of the first side surface 11 may constitute a mounting portion for mounting on other devices (e.g., the main device 3).

[0274] <Modified Example>

[0275] In the above, the case where each of the first input device 1 and the second input device 2 has the mouse operation sensor 174 has been described, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, it may be that one of the first input device 1 and the second input device 2 has the mouse operation sensor 174 and the other of the first input device 1 and the second input device 2 does not have the mouse operation sensor 174. The first input device 1 and the second input device 2 may also be configured to be used in a state independent of the main device 3 without being mounted on the main device 3. In addition, at this time, the first input device 1 and the second input device 2 may also be directly or indirectly fixed to each other.

[0276] As shown in the first embodiment and the third embodiment, the mechanism for mounting the input device on the main device is not limited. In addition, as disclosed in the first embodiment and the third embodiment, the input device has a first opening on the surface facing the main device when the input device is mounted on the main device for guiding the reflected light from the detected surface to the mouse operation sensor 174. In addition, the input device has a first opening in an area that is not exposed to the outside when the input device is mounted on the main device. In addition, the input device may also have a first opening in an area that is also exposed to the outside when the input device is mounted on the main device.

[0277] It may be that the first upper surface button (right) 140 can not only rotate but also move linearly.

[0278] It may be that the second upper surface button (right) 130 cannot rotate and can only move linearly.

[0279] It may be that the second upper surface button (right) 130 cannot move linearly and can only rotate.

[0280] The mechanism for detecting that the first upper surface button (right) 140 has been operated is not limited to the above configuration. For example, the first input device 1 may not have the first switch 581. In this case, for example, by detecting the rotation amount of the first rotation shaft 515, the operation on the first upper surface button (right) 140 can be detected. The mechanism for detecting that the second upper surface button (right) 130 has been operated is also not limited to the above configuration.

[0281] In the above, the second upper surface button (right) 130 is biased by the first biasing member 141 and the second biasing member 142, but it may also be biased by only one of them. Or, a different biasing structure may be provided.

[0282] It may also be that, in the front-rear direction, the rear end of the first upper surface button (right) 140 is located in front of the rear end of the first side surface 11. It may also be that, in the front-rear direction, the front end of the first upper surface button (right) 140 is located behind the rear end of the first side surface 11.

[0283] It may also be that, in the front-rear direction, the rear end of the second upper surface button (right) 130 is located behind the rear end of the first side surface 11. It may also be that, in the front-rear direction, the front end of the second upper surface button (right) 130 is located in front of the front end of the first side surface 11.

[0284] The structure of the first rotation shaft is not limited to the above configuration. The first rotation shaft may be a rotation shaft that functions through any configuration.

[0285] The main body device 3 may also be able to perform processing other than games. In addition, the main body device 3 may be a housing that can accommodate an electronic device such as a tablet computer. At this time, the main body device 3 and the electronic device may or may not be electrically connected. The main body device 3 and the input device may or may not be electrically connected. The main body device 3 may not include electronic components

[0286] The input device may also be deformable. For example, when used as a mouse and when used in a lifted state, it may be deformable in different shapes. For example, when used as a mouse, it may be deformable in such a way that the portion facing the detection surface F becomes larger.

[0287] In other ways, the first upper surface button (right) 140 may not rotate either. The first upper surface button may only be able to move linearly. Alternatively, it may also be configured as follows: having, for example, a single plate-shaped button that covers both the first switch and the second switch, and turning on the switch located below it according to the pressing location. In these cases, the input device may also include at least a part of each of the above configurations. For example, the input device may be attachable to the main device, and have a first opening in an area that is not exposed to the outside when the input device is attached to the main device.

[0288] All aspects of the embodiments disclosed herein should be considered exemplary rather than restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the claims rather than by the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

[0289] Description of reference numerals

[0290] 1. 700: Input device; 1, 601: First input device; 2, 602: Second input device; 3: Main body device; 4: Left side; 5: Height difference; 10, 20, 705: Main body housing; 11, 611, 711: First side; 12, 612, 712: Upper surface; 13: Second side; 14: Lower surface; 15, 715: Front surface; 16: Rear surface; 17: Housing opening; 18: Protrusion; 31, 41, 631a, 631b, 731: Joystick, lever, direction input part; 32, 42, 632a, 632b, 732: 4 buttons; 32(1): First button; 32(2): Second button; 32(3): Third button; 32(4): Fourth button; 33(2): Home button; 33(1): + button; 43(2): Screenshot button; 43(1): - button; 50, 751: Synchronization button; 61: Front surface side housing; 62: Rear surface side housing; 81: First axis, second rotation axis; 82: Second axis; 100, 200: Convex part; 101: First top surface area; 103: Third top surface area; 106: Top surface; 107: Outer peripheral surface; 110, 710: First side button (right); 120, 720: Second side button (right); 130, 630, 730: Second upper surface button (right); 131: Second outer side; 132: Second inner side; 133: Third protrusion; 134: Fourth protrusion; 135: Fifth protrusion; 137: Second axis hole; 138: First axis hole; 140, 640, 740: First upper surface button (right); 141: First biasing member; 142: Second biasing member; 143: Second switch; 145: First part; 146: Second part; 147: Third part; 148: Internal component; 149: Support surface; 150, 250, 750: Light emitting part; 160: First terminal; 170, 270, 670: First opening; 171: Light source; 172: Light receiving sensor; 174, 274, 671, 774: Mouse operation sensor; 181: Push rod; 182: Eject operation lever; 183: Biasing part; 191, 253: First mouse foot pad; 192, 254: Second mouse foot pad; 193: First engagement hole; 194: Second engagement hole; 196: Second opening; 210: First side button (left); 220: Second side button (left); 230: Second upper surface button (left); 240: First upper surface button (left); 260: Second terminal; 282: Operation part; 301: Sound input / output terminal; 302: Upper side terminal; 303: Lower side terminal; 304: Storage medium slot; 305: Display; 307: Power button; 310, 320: Depression; 311: First depression bottom surface; 312: First depression side surface; 313: Right side of the main body; 314: Left side of the main body; 315: Front of the main body; 316: Upper side of the main body317: Lower side surface of the main body; 321: Bottom surface of the second recess; 322: Side surface of the second recess; 330: First plug connector; 331: First terminal of the main body; 332: Tongue body; 340: Second plug connector; 341: Second terminal of the main body; 410: First magnetic element; 420: Second magnetic element; 430: Third magnetic element; 440: Fourth magnetic element; 500: First main body part; 501: First plate-like part; 502: Second plate-like part; 505: First main body recess; 507: Pressing part; 510: Anti-displacement rib; 511: First rib part; 512: Second rib part; 513: Third shaft; 514: Fourth shaft; 515: First rotation shaft; 520: Bearing; 521: First bearing part; 522: Second bearing part; 530: Third biasing part; 531: First helical spring part; 532: Second helical spring part; 533: Central connecting part; 541: First rib receiving part; 542: Second rib receiving part; 551: First flange part; 552: Second flange part; 553: Second main body part; 581: First switch; 591: First outer side surface; 592: First inner side surface; 592a: First side area; 592b: Second side area; 610a: First main part; 610b: First gripping part; 620a: Second main part; 620b: Second gripping part; 701: Plate-like part; 702: Support part; 702a: First notch part; 702b: Second notch part; 703a: First track part; 703b: Second track part; 704: Stopper; 723: Track member; 760: Slide mounting part; 770: First opening; 800: System; 1000: Information processing device; D1: First shaft hole width; D2: Second shaft hole width; F: Detected surface; G: Distance; L1: First straight line; L2: Second straight line; R1: First direction; R2: Second direction; R3: Third direction; R4: Fourth direction; R5: Fifth direction; R6: Sixth direction; S1: First arrow direction; S2: Second arrow direction; S3: Third arrow direction; W1: First length; W2: Second length; W3: Third length; W4: Fourth length.;

Claims

1. An input device, comprising: A front surface; An upper surface; A first side surface, which is located on one side in the left - right direction; A second side surface, which is located on the other side in the left - right direction; A direction input unit, which is provided on the front surface; A first upper - surface button, which is provided on the upper surface and can be pressed around a first rotation axis extending in a direction including a component in the left - right direction; and A mouse - operation sensor, which detects reflected light from a detected surface that changes when one of the first side surface and the second side surface moves on the detected surface in a state of being placed on the detected surface.

2. The input device according to claim 1, wherein When the one side surface is placed on the detected surface, the first rotation axis extends in a direction inclined downward with respect to the direction perpendicular to the detected surface toward the input device.

3. The input device according to claim 2, wherein When the one side surface is placed on the detected surface, the angle formed by the detected surface and the first rotation axis is an acute angle greater than 45°.

4. The input device according to claim 2, wherein When the one side surface is placed on the detected surface, the angle formed by the detected surface and the first rotation axis is 45°.

5. The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The first rotation axis extends along a plane direction parallel to the front surface.

6. The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein It further comprises a front - surface button, which is provided on the front surface and can be pressed in a linear direction, The first rotation axis extends along a plane direction perpendicular to the linear direction.

7. The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein It further comprises a second upper - surface button, which is provided in front of the first upper - surface button on the upper surface.

8. The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein It further comprises a second upper - surface button, which is provided in front of the first upper - surface button on the upper surface, and the second upper - surface button can be pressed in a linear direction.

9. The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein It further comprises a second upper - surface button, which is provided in front of the first upper - surface button on the upper surface, and the second upper - surface button can rotate around a second rotation axis extending in a direction including a component in the front - rear direction.

10. The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein It further comprises a second upper - surface button, which is provided in front of the first upper - surface button on the upper surface, and the second upper - surface button can be pressed in a linear direction and can rotate around a second rotation axis extending in a direction including a component in the front - rear direction.

11. The input device according to claim 9 or 10, wherein When the side surface of the said one side is placed on the said detected surface, the second rotation axis extends in a direction parallel to the said detected surface.

12. The input device according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein The first rotation axis extends in a direction parallel to the plane direction in which the second upper surface key can move.

13. The input device according to any one of claims 7 to 12, wherein In the vertical direction, the upper end of the first upper surface key is located at a position lower than the upper end of the second upper surface key, and there is a height difference between the first upper surface key and the second upper surface key.

14. The input device according to any one of claims 7 to 13, wherein It further includes a switch, and the switch operates when the second upper surface key is pressed. The supporting surface of this switch is configured such that when the side surface of the said one side is placed on the said detected surface, the supporting surface of this switch becomes a direction inclined downward with respect to the direction perpendicular to the said detected surface toward the lower side of the input device.

15. The input device according to claim 14, wherein It further includes a first biasing member and a second biasing member, and the first biasing member and the second biasing member bias the second upper surface key upward. The switch is arranged between the first biasing member and the second biasing member in the left - right direction.

16. The input device according to claim 14 or 15, wherein When the side surface of the said one side is placed on the said detected surface, the angle formed by the said detected surface and the supporting surface is greater than 45°.

17. The input device according to claim 16, wherein When the side surface of the said one side is placed on the said detected surface, the angle formed by the said detected surface and the supporting surface is 60° or more.

18. The input device according to any one of claims 9 to 17, wherein The second upper surface key has either one of a first shaft hole and a first shaft disposed in the first shaft hole, and either one of a second shaft hole and a second shaft disposed in the second shaft hole. The input device has the other of the first shaft hole and the first shaft, and the other of the second shaft hole and the second shaft. The second shaft hole is provided at a position on the side opposite to the side surface of the said one side in the left - right direction and is longer than the first shaft hole in the left - right direction.

19. The input device according to claim 18, wherein The first shaft can move in the first shaft hole in the vertical direction, and the second shaft can move in the second shaft hole in the vertical direction.

20. The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein In the front - rear direction, the length from the side surface of the said one side to the rear end of the rear surface located on the side opposite to the front surface is longer than the length from the side surface of the said one side to the front end of the front surface.

21. The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein In the front - rear direction, the rear end of the first upper surface key is located at a position behind the rear end of the side surface of the said one side.

22. The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein the length in the vertical direction of the side surface of said one side and the length in the horizontal direction of the front surface are longer than the length in the front-rear direction of the side surface of said one side.

23. The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 22, further comprising: a hole provided in the side surface of said one side for guiding the reflected light to the mouse operation sensor; and a set of four buttons provided on the front surface, in the vertical direction, the hole is located between the rod serving as the direction input unit and the set of four buttons.

24. The input device according to claim 23, wherein at least a part of the side surface of said one side constitutes a mounting portion for mounting on other devices, the hole is provided in the mounting portion.

25. The input device according to claim 24, wherein the input device is directly or indirectly fixed to other input devices.

26. The input device according to claim 25, wherein the other input device includes a mouse operation sensor.

27. The input device according to any one of claims 23 to 26, wherein in the vertical direction, the lower end of the first upper surface button is provided between the upper end and the lower end of the set of four buttons.

28. The input device according to claim 27, wherein the set of four buttons includes: a first button and a second button, the first button and the second button being separated from each other in the vertical direction; and a third button and a fourth button, the third button and the fourth button being separated from each other in the horizontal direction and being arranged between the first button and the second button in the vertical direction, in the vertical direction, the lower end of the first upper surface button is provided between the upper end and the lower end of each of the third button and the fourth button.

29. The input device according to any one of claims 23 to 26, wherein in the vertical direction, the lower end of the first upper surface button is provided between the upper end and the lower end of the rod.

30. The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 29, wherein the input device can be mounted on the main device, the input device further includes a pop-up operation rod provided on the rear surface located on the side opposite to the front surface, and can move from the side surface of said one side toward the other side surface of the first side surface and the second side surface.

31. A system, comprising: the input device according to any one of claims 1 to 30; and a main device that communicates with the input device.

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