Input apparatus, information processing apparatus, operation input method, and sensor sheet

摘要

Provided is an input apparatus including an input operation section, a capacitive sensor, and an output section. The input operation section includes an operation member configured to mechanically receive an input operation, and a first detection circuit configured to detect the input operation of the operation member. The capacitive sensor includes a plurality of electrodes which are arranged around the operation member, and each of which has a capacitance variable due to an approaching of a detection target, and a second detection circuit configured to detect the capacitance of each of the plurality of electrodes. The output section is configured to output an output of the first detection circuit and an output of the second detection circuit.

主权项

1. An input apparatus, comprising:
an input operation section including an operation member configured to mechanically receive an input operation, and a first detection circuit configured to detect the input operation of the operation member; a capacitive sensor including a plurality of electrodes formed on an insulating sheet base material which are arranged around the operation member, and each of which has a capacitance variable due to an approaching of a detection target, and a second detection circuit configured to detect the capacitance of each of the plurality of electrodes; a casing configured to house the operation member, the capacitive sensor, and a support substrate by surrounding both the capacitive sensor and the support substrate configured to support the operation member, the casing including an opening through which the operation member is exposed to an outside of the casing; an insulating sheet and a metal plate formed between the insulating sheet base material and the support substrate; and an output section configured to output an output of the first detection circuit and an output of the second detection circuit.