JP4622149B2 - Information processing apparatus, information input apparatus, and information input method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information input apparatus, and an information input method for inputting a predetermined processing signal by operating a jog dial, and in particular, an information processing apparatus, an information input apparatus, and an information input apparatus capable of simplifying the operation of a jog dial It relates to an information input method.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In an information processing apparatus such as a small portable computer (so-called palmtop computer), a notebook computer, or a mobile phone, a jog dial that gives various processing instructions by a rotation operation may be provided.
[0003]
The jog dial is a disk-shaped or roller-shaped rotating body provided on the side surface or the front surface of the information processing apparatus, and a user of the information processing apparatus rotates the rotating body to operate the information processing apparatus. A predetermined instruction is given. As an instruction given by the operation of the jog dial, for example, a scroll instruction of the display content displayed on the screen is representative, and specifically, for example, a scroll instruction for address display in a mobile phone, a computer A scroll instruction for the item selection display displayed on the display can be exemplified.
[0004]
In general, the operation of the jog dial is performed, for example, by rotating the jog dial with a finger, and the instruction given by the rotation operation differs depending on the rotation state (for example, the rotation direction, presence / absence of rotation). Become. For example, when a display content scroll instruction is given by operating the jog dial, the display content is scrolled in the direction of rotation only while the jog dial is being rotated, and the scroll of the jog dial is performed. Stop by stopping the rotation.
[0005]
Further, as an operation form of the jog dial, there is a case where the jog dial is rotated while being pressed with a finger. In this case, the content of the instruction can be made different between when the jog dial is rotated while being pressed and when it is simply rotated.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional jog dial has a problem in that it is difficult to provide instructions for continuously scrolling the display contents.
[0007]
That is, as described above, in order to continuously give an instruction to scroll the display contents in the conventional jog dial, the jog dial must be continuously rotated. Generally, the jog dial is arranged with only a part of the jog dial exposed to the outside of the information processing apparatus, and the rotation operation of the jog dial allows the user to rotate the exposed part of the information processing apparatus with a finger. Is done. For this reason, the range in which the user can rotate the jog dial with his / her finger is only a part of the jog dial exposed to the outside of the information processing apparatus, and the jog dial can be rotated without releasing the finger from the jog dial. The range that can be controlled is also limited to the range of the jog dial exposed to the outside of the information processing apparatus. Therefore, when continuously giving instructions such as scrolling the display contents in the conventional jog dial, the user rotates the jog dial by a certain amount, and then once removes the finger from the jog dial and changes the holding position of the jog dial. After that, it was necessary to perform further rotation or to rotate the jog dial sequentially with a plurality of fingers.
[0008]
Further, in the case of an operation mode in which the jog dial is rotated while being pressed, the operation of pressing the jog dial is released when the finger is released from the jog dial, so that the continuous rotation operation becomes even more difficult.
[0009]
The present invention has been made in view of these points, and an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus capable of improving operational convenience when a continuous instruction is given by a jog dial.
[0010]
Another object of the present invention is to provide an information input device capable of improving operational convenience when a continuous instruction is given by a jog dial.
[0011]
Furthermore, another object of the present invention is to provide an information input method capable of improving operational convenience when a continuous instruction is given by a jog dial.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In the present invention, in order to solve the above problems, in an information processing apparatus that processes various types of information, a jog dial that can be rotated and pushed down, and the jog dial that has been pushed down, Rotation operation was performedIn case,Triggered by the rotation operationThere is provided an information processing apparatus comprising: an input operation control unit characterized by continuing output of a processing signal instructing a first process.
[0013]
Here, the input operation control means continues the output of the processing signal instructing the first processing after the rotation operation is performed in a state where the jog dial is pressed down. As a result, it is possible to improve the operational convenience when giving a continuous instruction using the jog dial.
[0014]
  In the information processing apparatus of the present invention,The secondThe processing signal for instructing the processing of 1 is the first pulse signal and the second pulse signal output from the jog dial according to the rotation operation direction of the jog dial when the jog dial is continuously rotated at the first rotational speed. It is a signal corresponding to the difference.
[0015]
In the information processing apparatus of the present invention, it is preferable that the jog dial can be continuously rotated by 360 ° or more.
In the information processing apparatus of the present invention, preferably, the push-down operation is an operation of pushing down the jog dial in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis of the rotational movement of the jog dial accompanying the rotation operation.
[0016]
In the information processing apparatus of the present invention, it is preferable that the input operation control unit stops outputting the processing signal when the pressing operation on the jog dial is released.
[0017]
In the information processing apparatus of the present invention, it is preferable that the input operation control means performs the push-down operation after the jog dial is rotated in the first direction while the push-down operation is performed. In the state where the rotation operation is performed in the second direction, the output of the processing signal is stopped.
[0018]
  In the information processing apparatus of the present invention, it is preferable that the input operation control means performs a rotation operation in the first direction and further performs a push-down operation in a state in which the jog dial is pushed down. In the first state, a further rotation operation was performed in the first direction.In case of further rotation operationThe output of the processing signal instructing the second processing is continued.
[0019]
  In the information processing apparatus of the present invention,The secondWhen the jog dial is continuously rotated at the second rotational speed, the processing signal indicating that the process 2 is performed is a first pulse signal and a second pulse signal output from the jog dial according to the rotation operation direction of the jog dial. It is a signal equivalent to the difference of.
[0020]
In the information processing apparatus of the present invention, preferably, the first process is a low-speed scrolling of display contents, and the second process is a high-speed scrolling of display contents.
In the information processing apparatus of the present invention, it is preferable that the first process is scrolling of display contents.
[0021]
Further, in an information input device that inputs a predetermined processing signal by operating a jog dial, the jog dial that can be rotated and pushed down, and the rotation operation performed when the push-down operation is performed on the jog dial. And an input operation control means for continuing the output of the processing signal for instructing the first processing after being performed.
[0022]
  Here, the input operation control means performs the rotation operation in a state in which the jog dial is pressed down.In case,Triggered by rotationThe output of the processing signal instructing the first processing is continued. As a result, it is possible to improve the operational convenience when giving a continuous instruction using the jog dial.
[0023]
  In the information input device of the present inventionThe secondThe processing signal for instructing the processing of 1 is the first pulse signal and the second pulse signal output from the jog dial according to the rotation operation direction of the jog dial when the jog dial is continuously rotated at the first rotational speed. It is a signal corresponding to the difference.
[0024]
In the information input device of the present invention, it is preferable that the jog dial can be continuously rotated by 360 ° or more.
In the information input device of the present invention, preferably, the push-down operation is an operation of pushing down the jog dial in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis of the rotational movement of the jog dial accompanying the rotation operation.
[0025]
In the information input device of the present invention, it is preferable that the input operation control means stops the output of the processing signal when the pressing operation on the jog dial is released.
[0026]
In the information input device of the present invention, it is preferable that the input operation control unit performs the push-down operation after the jog dial is rotated in the first direction while the push-down operation is performed. In the state where the rotation operation is performed in the second direction, the output of the processing signal is stopped.
[0027]
  In the information input device of the present invention, it is preferable that the input operation control means performs a rotation operation in the first direction and further performs a push-down operation in a state where the jog dial is pushed down. In the first state, a further rotation operation was performed in the first direction.In case of further rotation operationThe output of the processing signal instructing the second processing is continued.
[0028]
  In the information input device of the present inventionThe secondWhen the jog dial is continuously rotated at the second rotational speed, the processing signal indicating that the process 2 is performed is a first pulse signal and a second pulse signal output from the jog dial according to the rotation operation direction of the jog dial. It is a signal equivalent to the difference of.
[0029]
In the information input device of the present invention, preferably, the first process is a low-speed scrolling of display contents, and the second process is a high-speed scrolling of display contents.
In the information input device of the present invention, preferably, the first processing is scrolling of display contents.
[0030]
  Further, in the information input method for inputting a predetermined processing signal by operating a jog dial capable of rotating operation and pushing down, the rotating operation is performed in a state where the pushing operation is performed on the jog dial. In such a case, an information input method is provided in which the output of a processing signal instructing the first processing is continued with the rotation operation as a trigger.In the information input method of the present invention, the processing signal for instructing the first processing is a first signal output from the jog dial according to the rotational operation direction of the jog dial when the jog dial is continuously rotated at the first rotational speed. Is a signal corresponding to the difference between the first pulse signal and the second pulse signal.
[0031]
By doing so, it is possible to improve the operational convenience when giving a continuous instruction using the jog dial.
[0032]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 to 3 are external views illustrating the external configuration of a palmtop computer 1 that is an information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. Here, FIG. 1 is a plan view of the palmtop computer 1, FIG. 2A is a rear view (upper side view of the palmtop computer 1) in FIG. 1, and FIG. FIG. 3A illustrates a front view (a lower side view of the palmtop computer 1), FIG. 3A illustrates a left side view in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3B illustrates a right side view in FIG. In FIG. 3, the description of the connector 4 and the cable 5 illustrated in FIG. 1 is omitted for convenience of explanation.
[0033]
The palmtop computer 1 is, for example, a portable personal computer configured so as to be placed on the palm of the hand, and performs various types of information processing according to operations by a jog dial or the like described later.
[0034]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, for example, the surface of the palmtop computer 1 is covered with a housing 6, and display of various information and an input operation with an operation pen (not shown) are performed on the entire surface side. A liquid crystal panel 2, a schedule button 3a for performing various operations, an address book button 3b, a scroll button 3c, a ToDo button 3d, a memo pad button 3e, and a power button 3f are provided.
[0035]
The liquid crystal panel 2 is, for example, a liquid crystal display capable of monochrome or color display. The liquid crystal panel 2 may have a backlight as necessary. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the liquid crystal panel 2 includes, for example, a display panel 2a on which various information is displayed, and a touch panel 2b on which an input operation is performed with an operation pen (not shown). Here, the touch panel 2b has, for example, a touch sensor that can detect at least a contact position, a contact locus, and the like when the tip of an operation pen or the like is touched. As illustrated in FIG. In 2b, for example, an input area 2ba where handwritten characters and the like are input with an operation pen or the like, and icons 2bb to 2bi where instructions for inputting various processes are made by bringing the tip of the operation pen into contact are arranged.
[0036]
The schedule button 3a is a button that is pushed down when starting schedule software (software for performing schedule management), which is one of application software installed in the palmtop computer 1, for example.
[0037]
The address book button 3b is, for example, a button that is pushed down when starting up address book management software (software that performs address management), which is one of application software installed in the palmtop computer 1.
[0038]
The scroll button 3c is a button that is pressed down when scrolling the display content displayed on the display panel 2a, for example.
The ToDo button 3d is, for example, a button that is pushed down when starting up ToDo software (software that displays items to be performed) that is one of application software installed in the palmtop computer 1.
[0039]
The memo pad button 3e is, for example, a button that is pushed down when starting up memo pad software (software that performs memo input and memo output), which is one of application software installed in the palmtop computer 1.
[0040]
The power button 3f is, for example, a button that is pressed down when the palmtop computer 1 is turned on or off.
Further, as illustrated in FIG. 1, for example, a connector 4 to which a cable 5 is connected is electrically connected to the left side surface of the palmtop computer 1. A remote controller, an operation pen, etc. (not shown) are connected to the other end of the cable 5.
[0041]
Further, as illustrated in FIG. 2A, for example, an external memory medium insertion slot 8 and an infrared transmission / reception unit 7 are provided on the upper surface side of the palmtop computer 1.
[0042]
The external memory medium insertion slot 8 is an insertion part into which a recording medium such as a memory card (not shown) is inserted. For example, predetermined content is recorded on the recording medium, and the palmtop computer 1 outputs the content read from the recording medium using the liquid crystal panel 2 or a headphone (not shown). The infrared transmission / reception unit 7 is, for example, a transmission / reception port for performing infrared communication.
[0043]
Further, as illustrated in FIG. 2B, for example, an external connection terminal 9 is provided on the lower surface side of the palmtop computer 1.
The external connection terminal 9 is a connection port to which a dedicated connection device (so-called cradle device) (not shown) or a general-purpose connection cable is connected so that information can be exchanged. The other end of the dedicated connection device or general-purpose connection cable connected to the external connection terminal 9 is connected to, for example, a portable information terminal such as a PHS or a mobile phone, or a personal computer, thereby using the portable information terminal. The content can be downloaded from a content distribution site, the content can be downloaded from a hard disk of a personal computer, or the like. Note that a data card type PHS or the like may be directly connected to the external connection terminal 9 to download contents.
[0044]
In addition, when the palmtop computer 1 includes a rechargeable battery, the external connection terminal 9 may be provided with a charge terminal that supplies power to the rechargeable battery. The external connection terminal 9 is arranged in a state of being housed inside the palmtop computer 1 or has a configuration in which an externally exposed surface is covered with a cover (not shown) when the external connection terminal 9 is not used. It is desirable to do. This is to prevent the external connection terminal 9 from inadvertently contacting the outside, the external connection terminal 9 being mechanically damaged, or the internal data being electrically damaged.
[0045]
Further, as illustrated in FIG. 3A, for example, a jog dial 10 is provided on the left side of the palmtop computer 1.
The jog dial 10 is a specific example of a rotary operation type electronic component with a push switch disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-203387, and is an information input device that inputs information by a rotary operation and a push-down operation. The jog dial 10 is configured, for example, when the palmtop computer 1 is held by the left hand with the liquid crystal panel 2 facing forward, and the thumb of the left hand is arranged. By operating the jog dial 10 thus configured with the thumb of the left hand, various input operations are performed on the palmtop computer 1.
[0046]
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG.
As illustrated in FIG. 4, the jog dial 10 includes, for example, a rotary encoder unit 12 that performs a rotation operation, a push switch 13 that detects a pressing operation of the rotary encoder unit 12, and the rotary encoder unit 12 and the push switch 13. In a state in which a part of the rotary encoder unit 12 is arranged outside the housing 6 so that the rotary encoder unit 12 can be rotated and pushed down. It is attached to the palmtop computer 1.
[0047]
5 to 10 are configuration diagrams illustrating the configuration of the jog dial 10 in the present embodiment. 5 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of the jog dial 10, FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of the contact mounting board 11, and FIG. 7 is a plan view illustrating the configuration of the jog dial 10. Each is shown. 8 illustrates a DD cross-sectional view in FIG. 7, FIG. 9 illustrates a EE cross-sectional view in FIG. 7, and FIG. 10 illustrates a transparent view in FIG.
[0048]
As described above, the jog dial 10 includes, for example, the contact mounting board 11, the rotary encoder unit 12, and the push switch 13.
As illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 10, the contact mounting board 11 is, for example, a substantially plate-like structure. As illustrated in FIG. 6, on the upper surface side of the contact mounting substrate 11, for example, the substrate recess portion 11 d in which the rotary encoder portion 12 is disposed, and the rotary encoder portion 12 is moved when the rotary encoder portion 12 is pushed down. Guide rails 11ba and 11bb to be held as possible, pin-shaped protrusions 11c that hold the torsion coil springs 11i, a substrate recess 11h where the push switch 13 is disposed, and a switch holding wall 11g that holds the push switch 13 are configured. The Further, as illustrated in FIG. 6, for example, a contact plate 11 e that is an electrode made of a conductor is formed on the bottom surface of the substrate recess 11 d, and a side surface of the contact mounting substrate 11 is made of a conductor. An external connection terminal 11f is configured. In addition, for example, the contact plate 11e and the external connection terminal 11f are electrically connected, whereby a processing signal accompanying the rotation operation of the rotary encoder unit 12 is output from the external connection terminal 11f. Yes. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 6 and FIG. 9 and the like, for example, legs 11aa and 11ab are provided on the lower edge portion of the contact mounting board 11, and the contact mounting board 11 includes the leg parts 11aa, It is attached to the palmtop computer 1 by 11ab.
[0049]
As illustrated in FIG. 9 and the like, the push switch 13 outputs, for example, an operation button 13a that is depressed in accordance with a depression operation of the rotary encoder unit 12, and a processing signal that indicates that the operation button 13a is depressed. A connecting terminal 13b. For example, the push switch 13 is disposed in the substrate recess 11h in a state where the side surface is held by the switch holding wall 11g illustrated in FIG.
[0050]
As illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 10, the rotary encoder unit 12 includes, for example, a driving protrusion 12 a that mechanically transmits a push-down operation of the rotary encoder unit 12 to the operation button 13 a of the push switch 13. The knob 12b and the driving projection 12a that are rotated by the user are mechanically connected to each other, and are accommodated in the case 12c and the case 12c that hold the knob 12b from the inner surface side. A rotating rotary body 12d, a screw 12e for fixing the knob portion 12b to the rotary body 12d, a cylindrical shaft 12f, and a plurality of radial configurations on the lower surface side of the rotary body 12d (FIG. 10) are connected to the radial contact plate 12g and the contact plate 11e. A plurality of elastic contact legs 12j arranged so as to conduct, a plurality of elastic contact bodies 12i arranged so as to be electrically connected to the elastic contact legs 12j, and one end thereof Conducting sexual contact unit 12i, the other end, depending on the rotational state of the rotary member 12d, it has two elastic contact leg 12h to and away from contact with the radial contact plate 12g. Here, the two elastic contact legs 12h are electrically connected to the contact plate 11e via the elastic contact bodies 12i and the elastic contact legs 12j, for example, in an independent state from each other. When the two elastic contact legs 12h come into contact with the radial contact plate 12g, the pulse signals input to the elastic contact legs 12h can be output from the external connection terminals 11f as separate signals.
[0051]
In addition, the rotary encoder unit 12 is disposed in the substrate recess 11d of the contact mounting substrate 11 illustrated in FIG. 6 with the side surface of the case 12c held by the guide rails 11ba and 11bb, for example. Further, as illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10, for example, a part of the case 12 c is held by a torsion coil spring 11 i, and the rotary encoder unit 12 has its pressing operation direction (see FIG. The pressure is applied in the opposite direction to the B direction shown in FIG.
[0052]
Next, the electrical configuration of the palmtop computer 1 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of the palmtop computer 1 in this embodiment.
[0053]
As illustrated in FIG. 11, the palmtop computer 1 includes, for example, an information input device 20, a display panel 2a, a touch panel 2b, a schedule button 3a, an address book button 3b, a scroll button 3c, a ToDo button 3d, a memo pad button 3e, It has a power button 3f, a central control means 31 for controlling the entire palmtop computer 1, an information storage means 32 for storing various information, and a liquid crystal panel display control means 33 for controlling display on the display panel 2a and the touch panel 2b. ing.
[0054]
As illustrated in FIG. 11, the information input device 20 includes, for example, a rotary encoder unit 12 and a push switch 13, and a rotation that detects a rotation operation of the jog dial 10 that can be rotated and pushed down. A detection signal indicating that the first processing is performed after the rotation operation is performed in a state where the detection unit 21 and the depression detection unit 22 which detects the depression operation of the jog dial 10 are performed. It has an input operation control means 23 that outputs continuously.
[0055]
The central control unit 31, the liquid crystal panel display control unit 33, and the rotation detection unit 21, the push-down detection unit 22, and the input operation control unit 23 included in the information input device 20 have a configuration centered on, for example, a processor. It operates according to a program stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) not shown.
[0056]
The information storage means 32 is, for example, a hard disk, a semiconductor storage device (RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM) or the like that stores and holds data and can retrieve the data as necessary.
[0057]
As illustrated in FIG. 11, for example, the rotary encoder unit 12 is connected to the rotation detection unit 21, and the push switch 13 is connected to the push-down detection unit 22 so that processing information can be transmitted. Specifically, for example, the external connection terminal 11f illustrated in FIG. 6 or the like is connected to the rotation detection unit 21 and the connection terminal 13b illustrated in FIG. 9 is connected to the depression detection unit 22 so that information can be transmitted. Is done. Here, the connection between the external connection terminal 11f and the rotation detecting means 21 is, for example, two independent pulse signals (signal 1, signal) input from the two elastic contact legs 12h described above. 2), so that the rotation can be supplied to the rotation detecting means 21.
Details of these two pulse signals (signal 1 and signal 2) will be described later.
[0058]
Further, as illustrated in FIG. 11, for example, the rotation detection means 21 and the push-down detection means 22 are an input operation control means 23, an input operation control means 23 is a central control means 31, and the central control means 31 is a touch panel. 2b, schedule button 3a, address book button 3b, scroll button 3c, ToDo button 3d, memo pad button 3e, power button 3f, information storage means 32, liquid crystal panel display control means 33, and liquid crystal panel display control means 33, The display panel 2a and the touch panel 2b are connected to each other so that information can be transmitted.
[0059]
Next, the operation of the palmtop computer 1 in this embodiment will be described.
First, the operation of the jog dial 10 and the output of processing signals associated therewith will be described.
[0060]
As illustrated in FIG. 5 and the like, the pressing operation and the rotating operation of the jog dial 10 are performed by, for example, a pressing operation in the B direction of the rotary encoder unit 12 and a rotating operation in the C1 and C2 directions. Here, the rotary encoder unit 12 is capable of continuous rotation operation of, for example, 360 ° or more, and the push-down operation here is, for example, a rotary encoder unit accompanying a rotation operation of the rotary encoder unit 12 It is assumed that the operation is to push down the rotary encoder unit 12 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rotational axis of the 12 rotational movements.
[0061]
When the rotary encoder unit 12 is pushed down in the B direction, the power accompanying the push-down operation is mechanically transmitted to the operation button 13a of the push switch 13 via the driving projection 12a, for example. In this way, the power is transmitted to the operation button 13a, the operation button 13a is pushed down, and the push switch 13 in which the operation button 13a is pushed down indicates that the operation button 13a is pushed down from the connection terminal 13b. Output a signal. Then, the processing signal output in this way is input as signal 3 to the press-down detecting unit 22 illustrated in FIG. 11, and the press-down detecting unit 22 inputs a signal indicating that the jog dial 10 has been pressed down. Input to the operation control means 23.
[0062]
Further, when the knob 12b of the rotary encoder 12 is rotated in the C1 direction or the C2 direction, the rotating body 12d fixed to the knob 12b by the screw 12e also rotates in the same direction. Here, as illustrated in FIG. 10, for example, a plurality of radial contact plates 12g are arranged radially on the rotating body 12d. Therefore, for example, with the rotation of the rotating body 12d, the elastic contact leg 12h repeats contact and non-contact (conduction, insulation) with the radial contact plate 12g. The repetition of contact and non-contact is a pulse signal. Thus, the signal is output from the external connection terminal 11f via the elastic contact leg 12h, the elastic contact body 12i, the elastic contact leg 12j, and the contact plate 11e. As described above, the rotary encoder unit 12 includes, for example, two elastic contact legs 12h, and these two elastic contact legs 12h are in contact with the radial contact plate 12g at different positions. . Therefore, the pulse signals input from these two elastic contact legs 12h and output from the external connection terminal 11f become two independent signals that are out of phase with each other, and thus output from the external connection terminal 11f. The two pulse signals are input to the rotation detection means 21 as signal 1 and signal 2 as illustrated in FIG.
[0063]
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating waveforms of the signal 1 and the signal 2 that are pulse signals input to the rotation detection unit 21 in this way. Here, FIG. 12A illustrates the waveforms of the signals 1 and 2 when the rotary encoder unit 12 is rotated clockwise (direction C1 in FIG. 5), and FIG. The waveforms of signal 1 and signal 2 when the mold encoder unit 12 is rotated counterclockwise (direction C2 in FIG. 5) are illustrated.
[0064]
As illustrated in FIG. 12A, when the rotary encoder unit 12 is rotated to the right, the signal 1 output from the rotary encoder unit 12 is delayed in phase by t1 with respect to the signal 2. . On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 12B, when the rotary encoder unit 12 is rotated counterclockwise, the signal 1 output from the rotary encoder unit 12 has a phase advanced by t2 with respect to the signal 2. It becomes. Therefore, the rotational direction of the rotary encoder unit 12 can be detected by detecting the phase difference between the signal 1 and the signal 2. The rotation detection unit 21 detects the rotation direction of the rotary encoder unit 12 by detecting the phase difference, for example, and the rotation detection unit 21 that detects the rotation direction of the rotary encoder unit 12 in this way The detection result is input to the input operation control means 23.
[0065]
Next, the processing operation of the input operation control means 23 accompanying the operation of the jog dial 10 will be described.
FIGS. 13 to 17 are flowcharts for explaining the processing operation of the input operation control means 23 accompanying the operation of the jog dial 10. Hereinafter, the processing operation of the input operation control means 23 will be described along these flowcharts.
[0066]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the entire processing operation of the input operation control means 23 accompanying the operation of the jog dial 10.
Step S1:
In this step, for example, the operation state of the jog dial 10 is detected based on the processing signals input from the rotation detection means 21 and the push-down detection means 22 illustrated in FIG. Specifically, for example, the rotation operation state of the jog dial 10 based on the processing signal input from the rotation detection unit 21 (whether the rotation operation has been performed or in which direction the rotation operation has been performed) is detected and pushed down. The operation state of depressing the jog dial 10 is detected by the processing signal input from the detection means 22.
[0067]
Step S2:
In this step, for example, processing is distributed according to the operation state of the jog dial 10 detected in step S1. If the operation state of the jog dial 10 detected in step S1 is a push-down operation, the process proceeds to step S3. If the operation state of the jog dial 10 detected in step S1 is release of the push-down operation, the process proceeds to step S4. If the operation state of the jog dial 10 detected in step S1 is rotation, the process proceeds to step S7.
[0068]
Step S3:
In this step, for example, a push-down flag indicating that the jog dial 10 has been pushed down is set.
[0069]
Step S4:
In this step, for example, the timer process is stopped. Here, the timer process is, for example, a process of continuously outputting a rotation signal similar to a signal output when the jog dial 10 is continuously rotated at regular time intervals. This timer process will be described later.
[0070]
Step S5:
In this step, for example, a push-down flag is pressed.
Step S6:
In this step, for example, the rotation flag indicating the rotation operation state of the jog dial 10 is set to 0. Note that the rotation flag being 0 indicates, for example, a state where the rotation operation of the jog dial 10 is not performed.
[0071]
Step S7:
In this step, for example, processing associated with the rotation operation of the jog dial 10 is performed.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining details of step S7 in the flowchart illustrated in FIG.
[0072]
Step S10:
In this step, for example, the rotation direction in the rotation operation of the jog dial 10 is detected. The detection of the rotation direction here is performed by, for example, a processing signal input from the rotation detection unit 21.
[0073]
Step S11:
In this step, for example, processing is distributed according to the rotation direction in the rotation operation of the jog dial 10 detected in step S10. If the detected rotation direction is right, the process proceeds to step S12. On the other hand, if the detected rotation direction is left, the process proceeds to step S13.
[0074]
Step S12:
In this step, for example, processing associated with the clockwise rotation operation of the jog dial 10 is performed.
[0075]
Step S13:
In this step, for example, processing associated with the left rotation operation of the jog dial 10 is performed.
[0076]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining details of step S12 in the flowchart illustrated in FIG.
Step S20:
In this step, for example, the state of the push-down flag is confirmed.
[0077]
Step S21:
In this step, for example, processing is distributed according to the push-down flag state confirmed in step S20. If it is determined in step S20 that there is a push-down flag, the process proceeds to step S23. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S20 that there is no push-down flag, the process proceeds to step S22.
[0078]
Step S22:
In this step, for example, a processing signal output at the time of normal jog dial processing is output to the central control means 31. Here, the processing signal output at the time of normal jog dial processing is, for example, two pulse signals (signal 1 and signal 2) illustrated in FIG. 12 only while the jog dial 10 is being rotated. More specifically, for example, two pulse signals output from the jog dial 10 in response to a rotation operation of the jog dial 10 (signal 1 and signal 2 illustrated in FIG. 12). This means a signal corresponding to the difference between the two. Note that this step corresponds to, for example, processing when only the rotation operation is performed without performing the depression operation of the jog dial 10.
[0079]
Step S23:
In this step, for example, the state of the rotation flag is confirmed.
Step S24:
In this step, for example, the processing operation is distributed according to the rotation flag confirmed in step S23. If the rotation flag is -1, the process proceeds to step S25. If the rotation flag is 0, the process proceeds to step S27. If the rotation flag is 1, the process proceeds to step S29. Here, when the rotation flag is −1, it indicates that the state of the previous jog dial 10 is a state of leftward rotation operation, and when the rotation flag is 0, the previous jog dial 10 This state indicates that the state is a non-rotating operation state, and a rotation flag of 1 indicates that the state of the previous jog dial 10 is a state of a rightward rotating operation.
[0080]
Step S25:
In this step, for example, a timer process (FIG. 17 (a) or (b)) described later is stopped. In this step, for example, in a state where the jog dial 10 is pushed down, the rotation operation is performed in the first direction, and then the jog dial 10 is pushed down. This corresponds to the processing when the rotation operation is performed in the direction 2.
[0081]
Step S26:
In this step, for example, the rotation flag is changed from −1 to 0.
Step S27:
In this step, for example, the rotation flag is changed from 0 to 1.
[0082]
Step S28:
In this step, for example, normal timer processing is started. Here, the normal timer processing is, for example, that a predetermined rotation signal is set to a predetermined value so that the jog dial 10 is continuously rotated at the first rotation speed (low speed) in the timer processing. This is a process that is output at intervals. Details of this will be described later. Note that this step corresponds to, for example, processing when a rotation operation is performed on the jog dial 10 in a state where the push-down operation is performed.
[0083]
Step S29:
In this step, for example, high-speed timer processing is started. Here, the high-speed timer process is, for example, that a predetermined rotation signal is set to a predetermined value so that the jog dial 10 is continuously rotated at the second rotation speed (high speed) in the timer process. This is a process that is output at intervals. Details of this will be described later. In this step, for example, the rotation operation is performed on the jog dial 10 in a state where the push-down operation is performed, and further the rotation operation in the right direction is performed while the push-down operation is performed. It corresponds to the processing in the case of.
[0084]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining details of step S13 in the flowchart illustrated in FIG.
Step S30:
In this step, for example, the state of the push-down flag is confirmed.
[0085]
Step S31:
In this step, for example, processing is distributed according to the push-down flag state confirmed in step S30. If it is determined in step S30 that there is a push-down flag, the process proceeds to step S33. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S30 that there is no push-down flag, the process proceeds to step S32.
[0086]
Step S32:
In this step, for example, a processing signal output at the time of normal jog dial processing is output to the central control means 31. Here, the processing signal output at the time of normal jog dial processing is, for example, two pulse signals (signal 1 and signal 2) illustrated in FIG. 12 only while the jog dial 10 is being rotated. More specifically, for example, two pulse signals output from the jog dial 10 in response to a rotation operation of the jog dial 10 (signal 1 and signal 2 illustrated in FIG. 12). This means a signal corresponding to the difference between the two. Note that this step corresponds to, for example, processing when only the rotation operation is performed without performing the depression operation of the jog dial 10.
[0087]
Step S33:
In this step, for example, the state of the immediately preceding rotation flag is confirmed.
Step S34:
In this step, for example, the processing operation is distributed according to the rotation flag confirmed in step S33. If the rotation flag is 1, the process proceeds to step S35. If the rotation flag is 0, the process proceeds to step S37. If the rotation flag is -1, the process proceeds to step S39. Here, when the rotation flag is −1, it indicates that the state of the previous jog dial 10 is a state of leftward rotation operation, and when the rotation flag is 0, the previous jog dial 10 This state indicates that the state is a non-rotating operation state, and a rotation flag of 1 indicates that the state of the previous jog dial 10 is a state of a rightward rotating operation.
[0088]
Step S35:
In this step, for example, the timer process (FIG. 17 (a) or (b)) is stopped. In this step, for example, in a state where the jog dial 10 is pushed down, the rotation operation is performed in the first direction, and then the jog dial 10 is pushed down. This corresponds to the processing when the rotation operation is performed in the direction 2.
[0089]
Step S36:
In this step, for example, the rotation flag is changed from 1 to 0.
Step S37:
In this step, for example, the rotation flag is changed from 0 to -1.
[0090]
Step S38:
In this step, for example, normal timer processing is started. Here, the normal timer processing is, for example, that a predetermined rotation signal is set to a predetermined value so that the jog dial 10 is continuously rotated at the first rotation speed (low speed) in the timer processing. This is a process that is output at intervals. Details of this will be described later. Note that this step corresponds to, for example, processing when a rotation operation is performed on the jog dial 10 in a state where the push-down operation is performed.
[0091]
Step S39:
In this step, for example, high-speed timer processing is started. Here, the high-speed timer processing is, for example, that a predetermined rotation signal is set to a predetermined value so that the jog dial 10 is continuously rotated at the second rotation speed (high speed) in the timer processing. This is a process that is output at intervals. Details of this will be described later. In this step, for example, the rotation operation is performed with the jog dial 10 being pushed down, and the rotation operation is further performed in the left direction while the push-down operation is being performed. It corresponds to the processing in the case of.
[0092]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the timer process described above. Here, FIG. 17A illustrates normal timer processing, and FIG. 17B illustrates high-speed timer processing.
[0093]
Step S40:
In this step, for example, a rotation signal corresponding to the rotation direction of the jog dial 10 is output from the input operation control means 23 to the central control means 31. Specifically, for example, when the rotation operation on the jog dial 10 is a rotation operation in the right direction, a rotation signal output when the jog dial 10 is rotated in the right direction (for example, illustrated in FIG. 12A). A signal indicating a difference between the signal 1 and the signal 2 (a signal output at the rising edge of the signal rising at a predetermined interval) is output to the central control means 31, and the rotation operation with respect to the jog dial 10 is rotated in the left direction. In the case of an operation, a rotation signal output when the jog dial 10 is rotated leftward (for example, a signal indicating a difference between the signal 1 and the signal 2 illustrated in FIG. 12B (a signal that rises at a predetermined interval). ) Is output to the central control means 31.
[0094]
Step S41:
In this step, for example, it is determined whether or not a fixed time (ta) has elapsed since the rotation signal was output in step S40. If it is determined that a certain time has elapsed since the rotation signal was output, the process returns to step S40. On the other hand, if it is determined that a certain time has not elapsed since the rotation signal was output, the process stays at step S41. As a result, a signal corresponding to the difference between two pulse signals output from the jog dial 10 in response to the rotation operation of the jog dial 10 from the input operation control means 23 to the central control means 31 (a signal rising at a constant time interval (ta)). ) Will be output continuously.
[0095]
  Step S50:
  In this step, ExampleFor example, the rotation signal corresponding to the rotation direction of the jog dial 10 is output from the input operation control unit 23 to the central control unit 31. Specifically, for example, when the rotation operation with respect to the jog dial 10 is a rotation operation in the right direction, a rotation signal output when the jog dial 10 is rotated in the right direction (for example, illustrated in FIG. 12A). A signal indicating the difference between the signal 1 and the signal 2 (a signal output at the rising edge of the signal rising at a predetermined interval) is output to the central control means 31, and the rotation operation on the jog dial 10 is rotated in the left direction. In the case of an operation, a rotation signal output when the jog dial 10 is rotated leftward (for example, a signal indicating a difference between the signal 1 and the signal 2 illustrated in FIG. 12B (a signal that rises at a predetermined interval). ) Is output to the central control means 31.
[0096]
Step S51:
In this step, for example, it is determined whether or not a fixed time (tb) has elapsed since the rotation signal was output in step S50. If it is determined that a certain time has elapsed since the rotation signal was output, the process returns to step S50. On the other hand, if it is determined that a certain time has not elapsed since the rotation signal was output, the process stays at step S51. Thereby, the signal corresponding to the difference between the two pulse signals output from the jog dial 10 in response to the rotation operation of the jog dial 10 from the input operation control means 23 to the central control means 31 (a signal rising at a constant time interval (tb)). ) Will be output continuously. Note that the fixed time interval (tb) in this step is shorter than the fixed time interval (ta) in step S41 in FIG. 17A (ta> tb).
[0097]
Next, the processing operation performed by the central control unit 31 in accordance with the processing signal input from the input operation control unit 23 will be described.
For example, the central control unit 31 causes the liquid crystal panel display control unit 33 to display on the display panel 2a and the touch panel 2b according to the information read from the information storage unit 32, and the input operation control unit 23, the touch panel 2b, and the schedule button. 3a, the address book button 3b, the scroll button 3c, the ToDo button 3d, the memo pad button 3e, and the information input from the power button 3f are processed.
[0098]
In the following, a case will be described as an example where the address book button 3b is pressed in advance and the address book is displayed on the display panel 2a.
18 and 19 are plan views exemplifying how the address book is displayed on the display panel 2a as described above.
[0099]
For display of the address book on the display panel 2a, for example, the central control means 31 extracts the address book information stored in the information storage means 32, and sends the extracted address book information to the liquid crystal panel display control means 33. This is performed by displaying the address book information on the liquid crystal panel 2 by the liquid crystal panel display control means 33.
[0100]
As illustrated in FIG. 18, the address book displayed on the display panel 2a is composed of, for example, a plurality of names 2aa and telephone numbers 2ab corresponding to the names 2aa. A cursor 2ac for selecting the name 2aa is displayed.
[0101]
The central control means 31 is, for example, a processing signal input from the input operation control means 23 (step S32 shown in FIG. 16, step S40 shown in FIG. 17, and a processing signal indicating the operation state of the jog dial 10 output in step S50). Is given to the liquid crystal panel display control means 33. In response to the instruction, the liquid crystal panel display control means 33 moves the cursor 2ac displayed on the display panel 2a up and down (F1 and F2 directions shown in FIG. 18), and the cursor 2ac is displayed on the display panel. After reaching the top or bottom of 2a, the display content is scrolled.
[0102]
For example, when the signal input to the central control unit 31 is the processing signal output in step S32 shown in FIG. 16, the processing signal is, for example, operated by rotating the jog dial 10 as described above. It is a processing signal which shows the rotation operation state (rotation direction, rotation speed) output only during a break. Therefore, the central control means 31 to which this processing signal has been input gives an instruction according to the rotational operation state (rotation direction, rotational speed) indicated by the processing signal to the liquid crystal panel display control means 33 and is displayed on the display panel 2a. Scroll through the address book. Specifically, for example, when the jog dial 10 is rotated right at low speed, the display content of the display panel 2a is scrolled in the F2 direction shown in FIG. 18 only during the rotation operation (FIG. 19).
[0103]
Further, for example, when the signal input to the central control unit 31 is a processing signal output in the flow shown in FIG. 17A, the processing signal is continuously output as described above. This signal indicates normal rotation of the jog dial 10. Therefore, the central control means 31 to which this processing signal is input gives the same instruction to the liquid crystal panel display control means 33 as when, for example, the jog dial 10 is continuously normally rotated in the rotation direction indicated by the processing signal. Upon receiving this instruction, the liquid crystal panel display control means 33 continuously scrolls the address book displayed on the display panel 2a. Specifically, for example, when the jog dial 10 is a clockwise rotation operation, the display content of the display panel 2a is continuously scrolled at the normal speed in the F2 direction shown in FIG. 18 (FIG. 19). Here, since the processing signal input from the input operation control means 23 to the central control means 31 is the same processing signal as when the jog dial 10 is continuously rotated normally, the scrolling in this case is performed by the jog dial 10. Can be performed without continuously rotating.
[0104]
Further, for example, when the signal input to the central control unit 31 is a processing signal output in the flow shown in FIG. 17B, the processing signal is continuously output as described above. This signal indicates the high speed rotation of the jog dial 10. Therefore, the central control means 31 to which this processing signal is input gives the same instruction to the liquid crystal panel display control means 33 as when, for example, the jog dial 10 is continuously rotated at a high speed in the rotation direction indicated by the processing signal. Upon receiving this instruction, the liquid crystal panel display control means 33 continuously scrolls the address book displayed on the display panel 2a. Specifically, for example, when the jog dial 10 is a clockwise rotation operation, the display content of the display panel 2a is continuously scrolled at a high speed in the direction F2 shown in FIG. 18 (FIG. 19). Here, since the processing signal input from the input operation control means 23 to the central control means 31 is the same processing signal as when the jog dial 10 is continuously operated at a high speed, scrolling in this case is performed by the jog dial 10. Can be performed without continuously rotating.
[0105]
Further, by the similar operation of the jog dial 10, for example, the input content in the input field 2ad in the display content illustrated in FIG. 20 may be selected. In the case of the example of FIG. 20, the characters displayed in the input field 2ad are sequentially changed (for example, in alphabetical order) by the similar operation of the jog dial 10. Specifically, for example, by the operation of the jog dial 10 as described above, the change speed and the change direction (for example, B, C, D, E, etc.) of the characters displayed in the input field 2ad are changed. The change direction (whether the change is made in the order of B, A, Z, Y) is changed.
[0106]
As described above, in this embodiment, after the rotation operation is performed with the jog dial 10 being pushed down, the input operation control unit 23 instructs the input operation control means 23 to scroll the display content of the display panel 2a. Is output continuously, so that it is possible to give the same instruction as when the jog dial 10 is continuously rotated without continuously rotating the jog dial 10. It is possible to improve the convenience of operation when giving.
[0107]
The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. For example, the palmtop computer 1 has been described as an example of the information processing apparatus. However, the present invention may be applied to other information processing apparatuses such as a notebook personal computer and a mobile phone. The present invention may be applied to other electronic devices such as a disc player and a portable radio.
[0108]
Further, in this embodiment, the jog dial 10 is configured to continuously output a processing signal for instructing scrolling of the display contents of the display panel 2a after the rotation operation is performed in a state where the push-down operation is performed. However, the jog dial 10 may be configured such that after the rotation operation is performed in a state in which the jog dial 10 is depressed, other processing is performed by the processing signal output by the input operation control unit 23.
[0109]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, in the present invention, when the rotation operation is performed in a state where the jog dial is pushed down, the input operation control means uses the rotation operation as a trigger.When the jog dial is continuously rotated at the first rotation speed, this corresponds to the difference between the first pulse signal and the second pulse signal output from the jog dial according to the rotation operation direction of the jog dial.Since the output of the processing signal instructing the first processing is continued, it is possible to improve the operational convenience when giving a continuous instruction using the jog dial.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a plan view illustrating an external configuration of a palmtop computer.
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating an external configuration of a palmtop computer. Here, (a) illustrates a rear view in FIG. 1, and (b) illustrates a front view in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram illustrating an external configuration of a palmtop computer. Here, (a) illustrates the left side view in FIG. 1, and (b) illustrates the right side view in FIG.
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of a jog dial.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of a contact mounting board.
FIG. 7 is a plan view illustrating the configuration of a jog dial.
8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE in FIG.
10 is a transparent view of FIG. 7. FIG.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a palmtop computer.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating waveforms of signal 1 and signal 2 that are pulse signals input to the rotation detection unit; Here, (a) illustrates the waveforms of signal 1 and signal 2 when the rotary encoder unit is rotated clockwise (direction C1 in FIG. 5), and (b) illustrates the rotary encoder unit to the left. The waveform of the signal 1 and the signal 2 at the time of making it rotate (C2 direction in FIG. 5) is illustrated.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the entire processing operation of the input operation control means accompanying the operation of the jog dial.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining details of step S7 in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 13;
15 is a flowchart for explaining details of step S12 in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 14;
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining details of step S13 in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 14;
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining timer processing; Here, (a) illustrates normal timer processing, and (b) illustrates high-speed timer processing.
FIG. 18 is a plan view illustrating a state in which an address book is displayed on the display panel.
FIG. 19 is a plan view illustrating a state in which an address book is displayed on the display panel.
FIG. 20 is a plan view illustrating a display example on the display panel;
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Palmtop computer, 2 ... Liquid crystal panel, 2a ... Display panel, 10 ... Jog dial, 12 ... Rotary encoder part, 13 ... Push switch, 23 ... Input operation control means

Claims (17)

In an information processing apparatus that processes various types of information,
A jog dial that can be rotated and pushed down,
When the rotation operation is performed in a state where the push-down operation is performed on the jog dial, when the jog dial is continuously rotated at the first rotation speed using the rotation operation as a trigger , An input operation characterized by continuing to output a processing signal instructing a first processing corresponding to a difference between the first pulse signal and the second pulse signal output from the jog dial in accordance with a rotation operation direction. Control means;
An information processing apparatus comprising: The jog dial
  The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a continuous rotation operation of 360 ° or more is possible. The pressing operation is
  The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is an operation of depressing the jog dial in a direction substantially perpendicular to a rotation axis of the rotational movement of the jog dial accompanying the rotation operation. The input operation control means includes
  The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the push-down operation on the jog dial is released, output of the processing signal is stopped. The input operation control means includes
  The rotation operation is performed in the second direction after the rotation operation is performed in the first direction in the state where the push-down operation is performed on the jog dial. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output of the processing signal is stopped when the processing signal is detected. The input operation control means includes
  The rotation operation is performed in the first direction when the jog dial is pressed down, and the rotation operation is further performed in the first direction when the push-down operation is performed. The first pulse signal output from the jog dial according to the rotational operation direction of the jog dial when the jog dial is continuously rotated at the second rotational speed with the further rotational operation as a trigger. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output of the processing signal instructing the second processing corresponding to the difference between the first pulse signal and the second pulse signal is continued. The first process includes
  It is a slow scrolling of the displayed content,
  The second process includes
  The information processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the display contents are scrolled at high speed. The first process includes
  The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display content is scrolled. In an information input device for inputting a predetermined processing signal by operating a jog dial,
  A jog dial that can be rotated and pushed down,
  When the rotation operation is performed in a state where the push-down operation is performed on the jog dial, when the jog dial is continuously rotated at the first rotation speed using the rotation operation as a trigger, An input operation characterized by continuing to output a processing signal instructing a first process corresponding to a difference between the first pulse signal and the second pulse signal output from the jog dial in accordance with a rotation operation direction. Control means;
  An information input device comprising: The jog dial
  The information input device according to claim 9, wherein a continuous rotation operation of 360 ° or more is possible. The pressing operation is
  The information input device according to claim 9, wherein the jog dial is an operation of depressing the jog dial in a direction substantially perpendicular to a rotation axis of a rotational movement of the jog dial accompanying the rotation operation. The input operation control means includes
  The information input device according to claim 9, wherein when the push-down operation on the jog dial is released, output of the processing signal is stopped. The input operation control means includes
  The rotation operation is performed in the second direction after the rotation operation is performed in the first direction in the state where the push-down operation is performed on the jog dial. The information input device according to claim 9, wherein the output of the processing signal is stopped when the processing signal is detected. The input operation control means includes
  The rotation operation is performed in the first direction when the jog dial is pressed down, and the rotation operation is further performed in the first direction when the push-down operation is performed. The first pulse signal output from the jog dial according to the rotational operation direction of the jog dial when the jog dial is continuously rotated at the second rotational speed with the further rotational operation as a trigger. The information input device according to claim 9, wherein the output of the processing signal instructing the second processing corresponding to the difference between the first pulse signal and the second pulse signal is continued. The first process includes
  It is a slow scrolling of the displayed content,
  The second process includes
  15. The information input device according to claim 14, wherein the display content is scrolled at a high speed. The first process includes
  The information input device according to claim 9, wherein the display content is scrolled. In an information input method for inputting a predetermined processing signal by operating a jog dial that can be rotated and pushed down,
  When the rotation operation is performed in a state where the push-down operation is performed on the jog dial, when the jog dial is continuously rotated at the first rotation speed using the rotation operation as a trigger, Information input characterized by continuing to output a processing signal indicating a first processing corresponding to a difference between the first pulse signal and the second pulse signal output from the jog dial in accordance with a rotation operation direction. Method.

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