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US20090309832 Pointing stick device  
The present invention provides a pointing stick device circuit which is using fewer components. The circuit is using current sources instead of voltage sources. This will be more convenient to...
US20090303181 SPHERE ABSOLUTE ANGLE DETECTION SYSTEM, SPHERE ACTUATOR, AND POINTING DEVICE  
A sphere absolute angle detecting system ( 1 ) comprises a sphere ( 2 ) to which a surface image recognition pattern (P) for detecting the absolute angle of the sphere ( 2 ) is provided and an...
US20090295724 Adjustable torque joystick  
An adjustable torque joystick control assembly includes a housing and a stick assembly mounted in, and extending from, the housing. A gimbal assembly is coupled to the stick assembly and contained...
US20090273564 INPUT DEVICE TO CONTROL ELEMENTS OF GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES  
An input device to control elements of graphical user interfaces has at least one input element with multiple buttons (keys), and at least one rotatable input element that is actuated at least...
US20090228175 VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SUCH  
Vehicle control system ( 10 ), capable of controlling a number of controllable motor vehicle subsystems ( 30 - 80 ) according to at least two preset vehicle operating modes. The control system...
US20090225028 POINT AND CLICK DEVICE FOR COMPUTER  
A pointing device for controlling cursor operation on a computer monitor screen. An operator controls the motion of a movable reflective surface. A stationary light source directs light onto the...
US20090225027 Operating device for vehicle  
An operation knob of an operating device for a vehicle is movably supported by an X-direction sliding unit and a Y-direction sliding unit. A push switch is interposed between the operation knob and...
US20090213073 Multi-Axis Joystick and Transducer Means Therefore  
The invention relates to improved multi-axis joysticks and associated multi-axis optical displacement measurement means. The joystick may comprise elements movable with respect to each other in at...
US20090201250 JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY FOR IMPROVED MACHINE CONTROL  
A joystick assembly that provides enhanced operator control and stability during rough operation by being primarily rotatable about a vertical axis of a clockspring. The joystick assembly also...
US20090167684 Key Input Apparatus and Method Using Direction-Selector, and Character Input Method Using the Same  
Provided are a key input apparatus and method using a direction-selector, and a character input method using the same. The apparatus includes: a direction selection input unit for receiving a...
US20090153481 DATA OUTPUT DEVICE HAVING A PLURALITY OF KEY STICK DEVICES CONFIGURED FOR READING OUT DATA TO A USER AND METHOD THEREOF  
A data output device and associated method for reading out data to a computer user. The data output device includes a keyboard having a plurality of key stick devices configured for reading out...
US20090128490 INPUT APPARATUS AND OPTICAL MOUSE FOR COMPUTER AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF  
An input apparatus for a computer system comprises an image object, a prime motion detector, and a receiver. The prime motion detector has an image detection unit, a G-sensor, a mouse module, a...
US20090115726 METHOD FOR SELECTING THE SENSITIVITY OF AN INPUT DEVICE  
Consistent with an example embodiment, here is a system for selecting the speed of a pointer on a display. The system comprises an analog input device arranged to generate an analog output signal...
US20090102789 INPUT APPARATUS AND OPERATION METHOD FOR COMPUTER SYSTEM  
An input apparatus for a computer system is provided. The input apparatus includes a positioning module, a motion detector, and a receiver. The positioning module includes a plurality of...
US20090079690 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE THROUGH HAPTIC INSERTION  
A method for enhancing entertainment through haptic insertion includes monitoring signal(s) during the execution of entertainment software, recognizing that the monitored signal(s) satisfy...
US20090073118 ELECTRONIC APPARATUS WITH DISPLAY SCREEN  
The present invention provides an electronic apparatus with display screen, wherein a direction key is provided on a side of the electronic apparatus, the display screen and a second menu display...
US20090040181 System and Method For Magnetic Hand Controller  
Embodiments provide a system and method for magnetic hand controllers. An embodiment of a magnetic hand controller can include a base portion comprising a base magnet, a hand control portion spaced...
US20090027339 Computing device pointing stick assembly  
A computing device comprising a pointing stick assembly comprising an outer portion and an inner portion, the inner portion comprising a plurality of extensions extending through the outer portion.
US20090002317 Joystick accessory for portable game console  
A game console has a housing having a front and back sides and near an edge of the housing on the front side an array of depressable game-operating buttons. A joystick accessory has a generally...
US20090002318 MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND INPUT MODULE THEREOF  
An input module of a mobile communication device includes an interlinking unit, an input unit, and a pressing unit. The interlinking unit has a protrusion and a first sliding member. The input unit...
US20080291159 Computer Input Device and Method for Operating the Same  
An computer input device with context-awareness functionality generates a lighting pattern in response to a context of data inputting, audio, new message receiving, arranged event or system...
US20080284731 Reconfigurable User Input Device For Both Left and Right Handed Users  
A reconfigurable user input device for use with an electronic video apparatus, such as a video game console, educational console or computer suitable for use by both left and right handed users....
US20080278448 Control Device  
A control device ( 1 ) for providing four position parameters of an object ( 7 ) attached to a displacement device ( 6 ) using a rotatable structure ( 2 ) with three determinable position...
US20080266254 Control System for a Remote Vehicle  
A control system for operation of a remote vehicle comprises a twin-grip hand-held controller having a volume of less than 1 liter and a weight of less than 1 lb. The twin-grip hand-held controller...
US20080259158 Video Surveillance System Controller  
A video surveillance system controller that controls multiple cameras with at least two joysticks ( 2, 3 ) and a keypad ( 4 ) to enable live queuing of the cameras. Each joystick ( 2, 3 )...
US20080252600 ADAPTABLE CONTROL DEVICE  
The invention relates to a control device for controlling vehicle functional units. There is a need for a control device which can be used for controlling a variety of different functional units...
US20080238872 NAVIGATION DEVICE  
The invention relates to a navigation device ( 2 ) for an electronic device ( 1 ), particularly a navigation device of the joystick type with two operating positions. In one position the navigation...
US20080227547 MULTIDIRECTIONAL ERGONOMIC CONTROL UNIT  
A multidirectional control unit includes a lower body of main axis A, an intermediate part which is mounted to move relative to the body in a radial plane, radial displacement guidance means for...
US20080225002 JOYSTICK WITH A SENSOR DEVICE  
A joystick ( 1 ) comprising a substantially stationary part ( 4 ) and a movable part ( 3 ) adapted to be manipulated by an operator. The joystick further comprises a sensor device adapted to detect...
US20080218479 Device Having a Joystick Keypad  
A device includes a display for displaying images relating to the operation of the device and a controller for controlling the display. The controller includes a layered menu structure and a...
US20080204413 OPERATION METHOD OF WIRELESS POINTING INPUT APPARATUS  
An operation method of a wireless pointing input apparatus is provided. The operation method includes following steps. The displacement vector of the wireless pointing input apparatus is detected...
US20080192008 Magnetically coupled fader controller for electronic display  
A control device provides a transparent overlay for an electronic display, the overlay having at least one closed channel formed therein to accommodate a fader tongue that is translatable...
US20080174552 PORTABLE COMPUTER  
A portable computer includes a main body casing having an opening formed in a center part thereof, and a first panel and a second panel provided at opposite sides of the opening, a display part...
US20080170037 Haptic devices having multiple operational modes including at least one resonant mode  
An electronic device and method of operating comprises a housing; a base coupled to the housing; and an electro-mechanical transducer coupled to the base, the electro-mechanical transducer...
US20080170036 METHOD OF CONTROLLING A JOYSTICK AND PREVENTING THE JOYSTICK FROM ENABLING UNWANTED EVENTS  
When a directional event is triggered, enable the directional event and start to time a first time period, and disable any select event triggered within the first time period. When a select event...
US20080165127 SLIDING INPUT DEVICE AND INPUT METHOD  
A sliding input device and an input method are provided. The input method using the input device includes: moving an upper plate and a stick unit fixed to the upper plate when force is exerted on...
US20080120784 SMART BED SYSTEM AND APPARATUS  
A smart bed apparatus adapted to retain a patient and a smart bed system are disclosed herein. The smart bed apparatus includes a smart bed computer, and a patient monitoring device operatively...
US20080126073 Directional Input System with Automatic Correction  
A system associated with a text entry application, such as email or instant messaging, comprises an optional onscreen representation of a circular keyboard, a list of potential linguistic object...
US20080106518 Tactile input arrangement for a computing device  
Described is a tactile input arrangement for a computing device. A portable computing device comprises a housing, a first input arrangement forming at least a portion of a first external surface of...
US20080094358 Constrained Virtual Camera Control  
A method is described that includes receiving, from a first device, input used to select a first object in a computer-generated environment. The first device has at least two degrees of freedom...
US20080088578 FLEXIBLE OBJECT SIMULATOR  
A method of simulating a flexible object such as a catheter includes modeling the flexible object as a plurality of segments in which each segment has a plurality of nodes connected by one or more...
US20080078590 Pointing device using capacitance sensor  
Apparatuses and methods for determining a deflection of a moveable conductive plate that is moved over a capacitive sensing device. The method may include moving the moveable conductive plate over...
US20080079604 Remote control unit for a programmable multimedia controller  
A remote control unit is provided that includes an annular touch sensor for manipulating an annular menuing system displayed on a display device. In response to a user gesturing by scrolling...
US20080080789 OBJECT DETECTION USING VIDEO INPUT COMBINED WITH TILT ANGLE INFORMATION  
A method for use in obtaining input data from an object includes capturing a live image of the object with an image capture device, receiving information related to a tilt angle of the object from...
US20080074389 Cursor control method  
A method of controlling the movement of a cursor includes selecting a direction of intended movement of the cursor. Thereafter a jump mode is executed in which the cursor is caused to jump in at...
US20080062129 Remote Controller Having Concentric Cursor Control Islands  
A remote control select button 101 for use with consumer electronics and computer devices having a housing 102 for electronic circuitry for controlling remote electronic devices.
US20080052090 Method and Device for the Individual, Location-Independent Designing of Images, Cards and Similar  
The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for the individual, location-independent design of pictures, cards and similar items, especially postcards. In contrast to conventional methods,...
US20080042977 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DEVICE OPERATIONS WITH A JOYSTICK  
A system for controlling device operations with a joystick includes: a computer ( 10 ) connects to the device ( 2 ), a joystick ( 4 ) and a control panel ( 5 ) connect to the computer through a...
US20080036739 Integrated Wireless Pointing Device, Terminal Equipment with the Same, and Pointing Method Using Wireless Pointing Device  
A wireless pointing device, a terminal equipment with the same, and a pointing method using the wireless pointing device are disclosed. A disclosed wireless pointing device includes a lighting...
US20080018600 Optical input device  
An optical input device is provided to be operated by a user to generate a vector signal. The optical input device includes an operating stick and an optics module. A reflecting body is disposed at...
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