Operation detection apparatus

摘要

Operation detection apparatus includes a sensor section, and a pad formed of a transparent or translucent material and including at least one hitting portion provided on its surface. The hitting portion is suitable for being hit by a user. The sensor section is provided in a region positionally corresponding to the hitting portion under the pad, to detect hitting of the hitting portion. The sensor section includes a see-through portion provided in association with the hitting portion for allowing a region below the sensor section to be partly seen therethrough. The sensor section is sheet-shaped as a whole, and the see-through portion is an opening provided in a predetermined position of the sheet-shaped sensor section. Display area is located under the sensor section and exposed through the opening.

主权项

1. An operation detection apparatus comprising:
a pad that is transparent or translucent and including at least one hitting portion provided on a surface thereof, the hitting portion being suitable for being hit; and a sensor section, provided in a region positionally corresponding to the hitting portion under said pad, that detects hitting of the hitting portion, wherein said sensor section is sheet-shaped as a whole and comprises: a see-through portion provided in association with the hitting portion for allowing a region below said sensor section to be partly seen therethrough, the see-through portion being an opening provided in a predetermined position of the sheet-shaped sensor section; a display area disposed under said sensor section so that the display area is exposed through the opening; and a pressure-sensitive member that detects presence or absence of pressure responsive to the hitting portion being hit.