Input device

An input device comprising:

• a detector configured to detect an operation state of an operation object on an operation surface;
• a controller configured to perform an input operation on a predetermined instrument in accordance with the operation state detected by the detector;
• and
• a driver configured to be controlled by the controller and vibrate the operation surface,
• wherein:
• a plurality of operation areas for operating the predetermined instrument are set on the operation surface in advance;
• the plurality of operation areas include a first operation area and a second operation area;
• when determining that, based on the operation state, the operation object moves from the first operation area to the second operation area, the controller is configured to apply an attraction action into the second operation area by causing the driver to generate a predetermined vibration in an intermediate area between the first operation area and the second operation area on the operation surface;
• the controller is configured to stop an actuation of the driver under a predetermined condition in which a stop of the operation object in the intermediate area is estimated or when the operation object passes a predetermined position in the intermediate area;
• the predetermined vibration is a stationary wave along the operation surface in a movement direction of the operation object;
• a middle position of the intermediate area provides a maximum intensity of the predetermined vibration;
• and
• the operation object passes the predetermined position via the middle position of the intermediate area providing the maximum intensity.

An input device comprising:

• a sensor configured to detect an operation state of an operation object on an operation surface;
• a controller that includes a processor configured to perform an input operation on a predetermined instrument in accordance with the operation state detected by the sensor;
• and
• an actuator configured to be controlled by the controller and vibrate the operation surface,
• wherein:
• a plurality of operation areas for operating the predetermined instrument are set on the operation surface in advance;
• the plurality of operation areas include a first operation area and a second operation area;
• when determining that, based on the operation state, the operation object moves from the first operation area to the second operation area, the processor is configured to apply an attraction action into the second operation area by causing the actuator to generate a predetermined vibration in an intermediate area between the first operation area and the second operation area on the operation surface;
• and
• the processor is configured to stop an actuation of the actuator under a predetermined condition in which a stop of the operation object in the intermediate area is estimated or when the operation object passes a predetermined position in the intermediate area.