Patent ID: 10496173

Abstract:
A manipulation feeling imparting input device has: a flat-type input, having a manipulation surface manipulated by a specific body region such as a user's fingertip, that outputs input information made by a manipulation performed on the manipulation surface; a support member that supports the input unit so as to be able to reciprocate in a pressing direction in response to a pressing manipulation performed on the input unit; and a vibration generating unit, connected to the input unit, that imparts vibration. The vibration generating unit has a vibration generating member having a movable part operable in a vibration direction; a vibration transmitting member connected to the movable part; and a base body that holds the vibration generating member. Vibration is imparted to the input unit when it is manipulated. The pressing direction of the pressing manipulation and the vibration direction in which vibration is imparted cross each other.