Handwritten information inputting device and portable electronic apparatus including handwritten information inputting device

摘要

A handwritten information inputting device includes an inputting region into which handwritten information is inputted with a pointer such as an electronic pen or a finger. The device also includes a function disposition region in which a plurality of operational elements (e.g., graphic icons) are disposed, each assigned a process related to the inputted handwritten information such as enlarging or rotating the inputted handwritten information. In response to a continuous operation for a defined period of time of any of the operational elements, operational element disposition information regarding the operational elements disposed in the function disposition region is displayed on an external display apparatus, to which the handwritten information inputting device is connected. Also, the operated (selected) operational element is displayed visually distinguishable from the rest of the operational elements. Thus, an operator can confirm his operation of the operational elements without taking his eyes off the external display apparatus.

主权项

1. A handwritten information inputting device, for use with an information processing device and a display apparatus, the handwritten information inputting device comprising:
a handwritten information inputting region, into which handwritten information corresponding to an operation of a pointer is to be inputted; and a function disposition region, in which a plurality of operational elements are disposed, wherein each operational element is assigned a process related to handwritten information inputted by an operation of the pointer in the handwritten information inputting region, and the operational element includes a touch sensor and a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor including a push switch with a movable portion that is activated by an applied pressure from a protrusion extending down from a protective sheet member; wherein the handwritten information inputting device and the information processing device cooperate with each other such that, in response to a continuous touch on one of the operational elements for a defined period of time detected by the touch sensor, operational element disposition information corresponding to the operational elements disposed in the function disposition region is displayed, in a different region from the function disposition region, on the display apparatus, the display apparatus being an independent device from the handwritten information inputting device, and in response to a pressure applied on the one of the operational elements detected by the pressure sensor, the process assigned to the one of the operational elements is started.