Ring-type device

JP2024176795A5Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-16CANON KK

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
CANON KK
Filing Date
2023-06-09
Publication Date
2026-06-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Ring-shaped devices worn on fingers for operating information processing equipment face challenges in maintaining operability and preventing erroneous operations due to small size and lack of tactile differentiation between multiple operated parts.

Method used

The device incorporates a rib structure between operated parts on the outer surface, along with tactile identification features like boundary identification ribs, to enhance finger recognition and prevent erroneous operations.

Benefits of technology

Improves operability by allowing users to identify and operate multiple parts through tactile sensation, reducing the likelihood of mistakes and enhancing stability and usability.

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Abstract

To provide a technique that can improve operability of a plurality of parts to be operated included in a ring-type device.SOLUTION: A ring-type device 1 is worn on the finger of a user, and comprises: a ring-shape body 2 that has an inside surface surrounding a wearing space and an outside surface 22 on the opposite side of the inside surface; a first part to be operated 5 that is provided on the outside surface 22; second parts to be operated 6R, 6L that are provided at positions different from the first part to be operated 5 on the outside surface 22; and a rib 25 that is provided between the first part to be operated 5 and the second parts to be operated 6R, 6L on the outside surface 22.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18
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