Abstract: An input device and electronic apparatus are provided. The input device includes a detecting region that is operative to detect a change in capacitance between electrodes. The detecting region extends from an image display region that displays an image and has a predetermined area to a non-display region that is adjacent to the image display region and does not display the image.

Abstract: Provided is an input device capable of driving X electrodes and Y electrodes provided in a plurality of detection regions by a common X driver and a common Y driver and detecting a coordinate of an operation body in the detection regions by a simple circuit configuration. By the common X driver 11, X electrodes X1 to X6 in a first detection region 1 and X electrodes X11 to X16 in a second detection region 2 are simultaneously selected and supplied with a potential. By a common Y driver 12, Y electrodes Y1 to Y8 in the first detection region 1 and Y electrodes Y11 to Y18 in the second detection region 2 are simultaneously selected and supplied with a potential. A first detection electrode S1 is provided in the first detection region 1 and a second detection electrode S2 is provided in the second detection region 2.

Abstract: An input device is described, which is capable of quickly searching a part of information included in a large amount of continuous data (contents), and a scroll control apparatus using the input device. If a key input operation on one of the operation keys is performed through a key input unit while a low-speed scroll is being performed due to a slide operation performed on the key input unit, the low-speed scroll switches to a jump operation or a high-speed scroll. Thus, it becomes possible to quickly search a part of information included in a large amount of continuous data.

Abstract: A shielding member is provided as an electrostatic protection device in extension lines that extend from a sensing area to switching devices via extension areas correspondingly. As a result, even if a body to be detected such as a finger contacts the extension area, it is possible to reduce the amount of the change of an electrostatic capacitance with respect to the movement of the body to be detected. Therefore, it is possible to reduce influences exerted on data to be detected, and an electrostatic detection apparatus having improved coordinate detection accuracy can be provided.

Abstract: An input device is provided. The input device includes a first position detection unit having a detection section which detects the absolute position of a predetermined operation tool in a predetermined region. A second position detection unit has a detection section, which detects contact or approach of the operation tool. An input control unit that controls an input operation on the basis of an input signal obtained from the first position detection unit or the second position detection unit, or a complex input signal combining an input signal obtained from the first position detection unit and an input signal obtained from the second position detection unit. The detection section of the second position detection unit is provided to partially or entirely enclose the outer circumference of the detection section of the first position detection unit.

Abstract: A composite capacitance between a common electrode and an X detection electrode having a plurality of detours is small, whereas lengths of parallel electrodes of the X detection electrode are set to have large values. A comprehensive composite capacitance is set to be constant by increasing a composite capacitance between the common electrode and the X detection electrode. For this reason, although the detours are formed in the electrode patterns, a coordinate position can be detected with high accuracy.

Abstract: A shielding member is provided as an electrostatic protection device in extension lines that extend from a sensing area to switching devices via extension areas correspondingly. As a result, even if a body to be detected such as a finger contacts the extension area, it is possible to reduce the amount of the change of an electrostatic capacitance with respect to the movement of the body to be detected. Therefore, it is possible to reduce influences exerted on data to be detected, and an electrostatic detection apparatus having improved coordinate detection accuracy can be provided.

Abstract: An image-processing apparatus includes an input unit for inputting operational signals. The input unit includes an operation surface and outputs, as the operational signals, a position detection signal representing a detected operation position of an operation instrument moving on the operation surface and a selection confirmation signal generated when a selection operation is confirmed on the operation position. The image-processing apparatus further includes a display unit and a display-controlling unit for controlling the display state of the display unit based on the operational signals. The display-controlling unit highlights an index corresponding to the operation position when the position detection signal is output in a state in which indices to be selected are displayed on the display unit, and reads and displays main data corresponding to the highlighted index when the selection confirmation signal is output.

Abstract: An input device contains a plurality of push switch elements that are connected to a single switch signal line. When a switch signal is detected from the switch signal line, it is determined which push switch element is enabled based on coordinate data obtained from a primary input sensor. By using the coordinate data, only a single switch signal line is used to determine which push switch element is enabled.

Abstract: An input device includes a belt-shaped strap section in which leads are buried, and connecting members for connecting the strap section in an annular form. The strap section includes a sheet-shaped membrane having a plurality of input sections, and belt-shaped clamping members that can hermetically sandwich portions of the membrane having the input sections. One end of the membrane extends from end portions of the clamping members to be connected to an external device with one of the connecting members therebetween.

Abstract: An input device includes a flat first input unit for a first input operation, a second input unit for a second input operation, a display unit having a display portion displaying data, and a control unit controlling each unit. The control unit gives an operator feedback by provisionally displaying input data obtained from the first input operation, and then confirms the input by the second input operation.

Abstract: A thin input device is disclosed that is capable of simultaneously inputting rotational information and switching information. If a part of the human body H is rotated around a plurality of operating portions capacitance C is generated between the human body H and the respective electrodes, which are opposite to the human body H, in sequence. Therefore, a variation of the capacitance C corresponding to the respective operating portions is detected so as to obtain information on the rotational operation. In addition, if the operating portions are simultaneously tapped, the capacitances C of the electrodes are varied in sequence. Thus, simultaneous contact with the operating portions can be detected by detecting the variation of capacitance C.

Abstract: An operation member is provided with a planar input device, and a detachable display sheet is overlaid on the surface of the planar input device. There are two types of display sheets, in which input items are different. Cutouts are formed at the respective peripheral edge portions thereof, and a determination device for detecting these cutouts is provided. Wireless communication is performed between the operation member and a host, and the display sheet is replaced according to the function performed by the host.

Abstract: An input device includes a belt-shaped strap section in which leads are buried, and connecting members for connecting the strap section in an annular form. The strap section includes a sheet-shaped membrane having a plurality of input sections, and belt-shaped clamping members that can hermetically sandwich portions of the membrane having the input sections. One end of the membrane extends from end portions of the clamping members to be connected to an external device with one of the connecting members therebetween.

Abstract: An input device includes a pressure-sensitive or capacitive planar input unit with an indicator sheet which has input sections being secured to the surface of the planar input unit. A tactile feedback generator is provided at the back side of the planar input unit. The tactile feedback generator includes dome-shaped inversion plates that are separately provided at locations corresponding to the input sections and provide feedback to the operator. When an input section is pressed, an operation signal in accordance with what is indicated at the pressed input section is generated.

Abstract: A coordinate input device includes a coordinate input unit which performs a coordinate input operation by sliding an operating member on an operation surface which is formed in a convex shape, a concave shape, or the shape of a polyhedron. More specifically, the coordinate input device includes a capacitive sensor substrate formed by laminating two electrode layers with an upper substrate (dielectric layer) therebetween, each electrode layer including a plurality of electrodes arranged in a striped pattern. In addition, the coordinate input device also includes the operation surface formed in a convex (or concave) shape which is used for performing a coordinate input operation by sliding the operating member thereon.

Abstract: An input apparatus includes a flat input device of a pressure-sensitive type or a capacitive type, and an indicator sheet on which indication marks are formed is fixed on the surface of the flat input device. A tactile-feel-generating unit is provided behind the flat input device. The tactile-feel-generating unit includes dome-shaped inversion plates which are disposed at positions corresponding to the indication marks. When one of the indication marks is pressed setting an input mode, an operation signal is generated in accordance with an item represented by the indication mark, and a tactile feel is generated by a reaction force of the corresponding inversion plate. When an indication mark is touched, while in an input mode, the control unit recognizes the resulting signal to be a coordinate data signal.

Abstract: An input device including a main device composed of a coordinate input device, an operating surface having input portions displayed thereon, and a switch device having switches connected in parallel, and a control device which selects one of a first mode in which an item signal is generated in accordance with an indication item at an input portion when the input portion is operated, and a second mode in which a position signal corresponding to an operating position on the operating surface is generated independently of the indication item at the input portion. The item signal is generated on the basis of an absolute coordinate signal output from the coordinate input device and a switch signal output from the switch device in the first mode, and the position signal is generated on the basis of a relative coordinate signal output from the coordinate input device in the second mode.

Abstract: An input device has a combination of a plurality of capacitance- and flat-type detection members. Each detection member can be switched on and off, and an indicator indicating an individual input portion is formed on the surface of the detection member. A controller provided in the input device can switch between a single input mode and a motion input mode. In the single input mode, when one of the detection members is operated, data in accordance with the switching-on or switching-off of the operated detection member is generated. In the motion input mode, when some of the detection members are continuously operated, coordinate data in accordance with the positional relationship of the operated detection members is generated.

Abstract: An input device includes a pressure-sensitive or capacitive planar input unit with an indicator sheet which has input sections being secured to the surface of the planar input unit. A tactile feedback generator is provided at the back side of the planar input unit. The tactile feedback generator includes dome-shaped inversion plates that are separately provided at locations corresponding to the input sections and provide feedback to the operator. When an input section is pressed, an operation signal in accordance with what is indicated at the pressed input section is generated.