Touchscreen operation finger substitution tool

Abstract

To provide a touchscreen operation finger substitution tool for smartphone operation for those with dry finger skin due to aging or illness.SOLUTION: A touchscreen operation finger substitution tool 1 includes a finger substitution tool main body 2 with a cylindrical body 3 resembling a small stamp. The body 3 has a connection portion 3a at its lower bottom. A horizontal, round, rod-shaped arm 4 protrudes forward near the center of a bottom of the connection portion 3a. The arm 4 has a base 5 at its tip, shaped like a short, cross-sectioned cylinder. The base 5 has an aluminum operation portion 6 integrally attached to its lower bottom, which functions in the same way as a finger pad.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a finger replacement for touch panel operation when a person whose fingers have dry skin due to old age or illness operates a smartphone. [Background technology]

[0002] In the past, people who have dry skin on their hands due to old age or illness have often been troubled by the fact that when they try to use a smartphone by touching the touch panel screen with the pads of their fingers, they are unable to operate the device from the beginning or halfway through due to the dryness. A fitting-type touch panel operating tool that can be used with any touch panel system has been disclosed (see Patent Document 1). Also, a touch pen that enables quick information input has been disclosed (see Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2013-72355 [Patent Document 2] JP 2009-259062 Public Relations Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The conventional touch panel operating tool of Patent Document 1 and the touch pen of Patent Document 2 are both inventions that are worn on the fingers, which makes putting on and taking off the device cumbersome. In addition, the fingers wearing the devices may feel friction and sweat, which can be uncomfortable and unsanitary. When someone with dry skin on their hands due to old age or illness is unable to use their smartphone from the beginning or partway through for reasons believed to be caused by the dryness, it has not been possible to use their smartphone quickly, easily, hassle-free, without worrying about discomfort or unsanitary conditions, and safely and comfortably. The present invention has been made to solve the above problems. [Means for solving the problem] The finger substitute body has a cylindrical body like a small seal, The body portion has a connecting portion at a bottom surface portion on the lower side, and a round bar-shaped arm portion in a horizontal position protruding forward near a center portion of the bottom surface of the connecting portion, The arm has a base portion at its tip end that is shaped like a short slice of a small cylinder, The base portion has an operation portion made of aluminum material integrally formed on the lower bottom surface thereof, which functions in the same manner as the pads of the fingers. A finger substitute for touch panel operation having the above configuration. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] This invention makes it possible to use a smartphone quickly, easily, hassle-free, without worrying about bothersomeness, discomfort, or unsanitary conditions, even when it has become impossible to operate a smartphone from the beginning or partway through due to dry skin on the fingers caused by aging, illness, or other reasons, which was previously thought to be impossible. The present invention can be easily and conveniently used not only for smartphones but also for other touch panel operations, helping to reduce stress in the daily lives of the elderly. In addition, the area of ​​contact with the screen is smaller than when operating with the pad of a finger, improving visibility and reducing operational errors. Furthermore, the screen does not get dirty with oils or sweat from the fingers, making it easy and convenient to use for anyone, regardless of age or gender, including the elderly. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] A perspective view of the present invention [Figure 2] A perspective view of the present invention [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the present invention is used; [Figure 4] Cross-sectional perspective view of the present invention [Figure 5] A perspective view of the present invention [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the present invention is used; MODES FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a touch panel operation finger substitute (1) of the present invention will be described. Claim 1 (a) A finger substitute body (2) having a cylindrical body (3) like a small, ordinary seal. (b) The body part (3) is made of wood or plastic material, and is about 4 cm long and 1 cm in diameter. (c) The body portion (3) has a connecting portion (3a) made of wood or plastic material at the bottom surface of the lower side. (d) The connecting portion (3a) has a round bar-shaped arm portion (4) made of iron or plastic material in a horizontal position protruding forward near the center of the bottom surface on the lower side. (e) The arm (4) has a base (5) at the tip, made of wood or plastic, that is shaped like a small cylinder cut into short slices. (f) The base portion (5) has an operating portion (6) made of aluminum material on the lower bottom surface thereof, which functions in the same way as the pads of the fingers and replaces them. (g) The operation unit (6) has a width of about 3 mm and a diameter of about 5 mm, and the part that contacts the panel screen is a circular flat surface. Claim 2 (H) The body portion (3) is provided with a flat front finger rest portion (7), a left finger rest portion (8), and a right finger rest portion (9) near the areas where the thumb (O), index finger (H), and middle finger (N) come into contact, as when holding a seal. See Figures 1 and 2. Claim 3 (i) There are two types of configurations, one in which the arm (4) is provided on the bottom surface of the connecting portion (3a) of the body (3) and the base (5) is provided with the operating portion (6) at the tip of the arm (4), and the other in which the arm (4) is eliminated and the bottom surface of the connecting portion (3a) is directly connected to the top surface of the base (5) so that the body (3), the base (5) and the operating portion (6) are integrated into one unit. See Figures 5 and 6. The present invention has the above structure. When using this invention, in the case of the right hand (L), the index finger (H) is placed on the front finger rest (7), the thumb (O) on the left finger rest (8), and the middle finger (N) on the right finger rest (9) in the same way as holding a seal, and the operation unit (6) is placed on the screen of the smartphone (S), and the operation is performed in the same manner and with the same feeling as operating with the finger pads as in the past. See Figures 3, 4, and 6. Compared to using the pads of your fingers, the field of view is better and the area that comes into contact with the screen is smaller, so numbers and letters can be pinpointed accurately and there are fewer mistakes. When you are unable to operate a smartphone (S) or a touch panel (T) at a supermarket cash register due to dry skin caused by aging or illness, you can easily and quickly operate the touch panel operation finger substitute (1) of the present invention anytime, anywhere by carrying it in your pocket or wallet. Of course, anyone other than the elderly can use this invention (1) without soiling the screen of a smartphone (S) or other touch panel (T) with oils or sweat from their fingers, and at the same time, they can operate it more accurately than with their fingers, making it comfortable, stress-free, clean, and hygienic. Furthermore, the touch panel operation finger substitute (1) can be provided at low cost because the manufacturing cost is low. [Explanation of symbols]

[0009] 1 Touch panel operation finger replacement, 2 Finger replacement main body, 3 Body part, 3a Connection part, 4 Arm part, 5 Base part, 6 Operation part, 7 Front finger rest part, 8 Left finger rest part, 9 Right finger rest part, S Smartphone, T Touch panel, R Right hand, L Left hand, O Thumb, H Index finger, N Middle finger

Claims

1. The finger substitute body has a cylindrical body like a small seal, The body portion has a connecting portion at a bottom surface portion on the lower side, and a round bar-shaped arm portion in a horizontal position protruding forward near a center portion of the bottom surface of the connecting portion, The arm has a base portion at its tip end that is shaped like a short slice of a small cylinder, The base portion has an operation portion made of aluminum material that functions in the same way as the finger pad, which is integrally formed on the lower bottom surface of the base portion.

2. The touch panel operation finger substitute of claim 1, characterized in that the body portion has a flat front finger rest portion, a left finger rest portion, and a right finger rest portion near the areas where the thumb, index finger, and middle finger of the hand come into contact, as when holding a seal.

3. The touch panel operating finger substitute of claim 1 or claim 2 can be provided in two types: one in which the arm is provided on the bottom surface of the connecting portion of the body and a base portion is provided with the operating portion at the tip of the arm, and the other in which the arm is eliminated and the bottom surface of the connecting portion and the top surface of the base portion are directly connected so that the body portion, the base portion, and the operating portion are integrated into one piece, and one of these types can be selected and provided.

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