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6642947 |
Method and apparatus for dynamic cursor configuration
A cursor image on a display is altered in size as a function of the speed (or distance) the cursor is moved across the display to aid a user in locating the cursor on the display. The cursor image...
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6639583 |
User interface utilizing a computer pointing device with infrared bridge
A pointing device integrates an IR transceiver into the pointing device. An infrared communication link may then be established between another device and the IR transceiver on the pointing device....
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6640007 |
Electronic writing implement and method of electronic writing
An electronic seal stamp and an electronic sheet are used. The electronic seal stamp has a stamp surface, and has a storing function and output function for electronic information. The electronic...
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6636763 |
Brain-body actuated system
An apparatus for controlling a plurality of devices in response to biopotentials produced by gestures made by a user. The apparatus includes a sensor ( 22 ) applied to the user for producing an...
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6636198 |
Incremental controller for graphical displays
An incremental controller for generating a supplemental positioning signal for use in a display system which includes a graphical positioning device is disclosed. The controller includes an input...
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6630923 |
Three-dimensional input apparatus
A three-dimensional input apparatus provides the operation with at least six degrees of freedom. The apparatus comprises a grip for instructing the three-dimensional position, supporting points...
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6631303 |
Imaging compensation method for optical pointing devices
An imaging compensation or transformation method for signals detected by a sensor which is placed arbitrarily away from its ideal location into signals which would result if the sensor were in the...
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6626593 |
Pen printer
A printing system. The system may include an ink dispenser, a switch to generate an initial position signal, a movement sensor to generate movement signals and a circuit that causes the dispenser...
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6624833 |
Gesture-based input interface system with shadow detection
An input interface system provides gesture-based user control of an application running on a computer by classification of user gestures in image signals. A given one of the image signals is...
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6623194 |
Position encoder system
The present invention hides the mouse cord thus allowing for better desktop space management and greater use satisfaction. It also provides for easy integration of computer mouse capability with...
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6621485 |
Gel cushion for keyboard cursor control stick
A gel cushion that can be attached to an existing cursor pointing device (control stick) on a computer or keyboard, or be integrally formed with the cap during manufacture. The gel cushion is...
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6621483 |
Optical screen pointing device with inertial properties
An apparatus for controlling the position of a screen pointer for an electronic device having a display screen includes an imaging surface against which a portion of the tip of a human digit may be...
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6614421 |
Keyboard having buttons positioned for operation by heel of hand
A computer input device including a keyboard with built in pointing device, and left- and right-pointer control buttons operable by the thumbs includes additional left- and right-pointer control...
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6614420 |
Dual axis articulated electronic input device
The present invention provides a dual axis articulated computer input device. Position sensors are configured to provide position information indicative of a position of two handle members relative...
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RE38242 |
Force feedback apparatus and method
A joystick, mouse, or trackball having a rotationally-symmetrical member. The joystick or the like can be braked by an appropriate control signal from data processing apparatus such as a computer....
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6611250 |
Foot pedal computer mouse including modular auxiliary unit
A mouse assembly includes a modular auxiliary unit that is operable in complement with a floor or pedal assembly. The modular auxiliary unit includes structure for conveniently securing the unit as...
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6608615 |
Passive gaze-driven browsing
Passively tracking a user's eye gaze while the user is browsing a web page and modifying the presentation of the web page to the user based on the tracked gaze. By combining historical information...
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6606084 |
Resiliently cushioned cap for computer pointing device
A cushion that can be attached to an existing cursor pointing device (control stick) on a computer or keyboard, or be integrally formed with the cap during manufacture. The cushion is flexible...
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6606082 |
Navigation graphical interface for small screen devices
An electronic device has a small-area screen to display items from a navigatable set of items and an input mechanisms (e.g., keys, joystick, spin dial, etc.) that enable a user to navigate through...
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6603461 |
Keyboard as a computer pointing device for disabled users
A keyboard that may be utilized as a pointing device for disabled users is presented. The keyboard has one or more large buttons that allows the keyboard to be toggled between two different states....
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6603485 |
Computer cursor spotlight
The present invention provides a program code implemented computer screen security system. A virtual, real-time generated, screen mask leaves only a localized cursor area visible while hiding the...
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6600477 |
Method for inputting data via the foot
One embodiment of the present invention comprises a method for inputting information into an electronic device comprising the acts of orienting a sensing pad relative to an electronic device...
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6600475 |
Single camera system for gesture-based input and target indication
The position of a target lying on a plane is indicated by inputting a pointing direction which is computationally projected onto a plane. If the target is known to lie on a contour, the position is...
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6600478 |
Hand held light actuated point and click device
Multiple light emitting diodes (LEDs) capable of emitting light at different optical wavelengths are provided in a hand held device with switches for activating the LEDs separately or jointly. A...
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6597410 |
System for the automatic adaptation of projector images and a method for the implementation thereof
A computerized projector system which automatically adapts projected images emanating from projectors to fit the size and conditions of screens on which the images are displayed. Moreover,...
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6597383 |
Pointing apparatus and a pointing method
A positioning apparatus capable of making a position of a pointer on a screen stand out and be prominent at appropriate timing for the user when the user uses a pointing device, such as a mouse. A...
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6597342 |
Game machine controller
A game machine controller operates a character of a game, such as an airplane, a robot, or the like, which carries out various movements. The controller is shaped in a form identical to the...
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6597347 |
Methods and apparatus for providing touch-sensitive input in multiple degrees of freedom
Disclosed is a multiple coordinate controller device having a three-dimensional body with a first surface portion and a second surface portion where the second surface portion is not coplanar with...
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6593909 |
Direction-control switch module for controlling a screen cursor
A direction-control switch module. The module includes a cross-channel disposed in an inner wall of an upper cover and an opposite base respectively, as well as a control set disposed between the...
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6593949 |
Smart column for contact information on palm-sized computing devices and method and apparatus for displaying the same
The UI of the present invention increases the number of contacts initially shown to the user of a hand-held device to aid the user in finding information in a Contacts database. While displaying a...
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6590564 |
Ergonomic computer input device
A computer input device that comfortably supports the hand of the user while the thumb and fingers are associated with buttons, a trackball, and a scrolling wheel carried on the device. The overall...
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6590568 |
Touch screen drag and drop input technique
A method of and apparatus for dragging and dropping items displayed on a touch screen. In one embodiment, the item on the touch screen is touched with a pressure greater than a first predetermined...
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6590563 |
Pointing device having two parts and method of use therefor
This invention describes an electronic device having a pointing device consisting of a first portion and a second portion. The second portion of the pointing device is separable from the first and...
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6587092 |
Remote coordinate input device and remote coordinate input method
The invention prevents an audience from being distracted by movements of a demonstrator that are not related to movements of a pointer on a screen, and by the demonstrator moving away from the...
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6587091 |
Stabilized tactile output mechanism for computer interface devices
A force feedback mechanism designed for use with a mouse, trackball, keyboard, or other interface device manipulated by a user. The mechanism consists of a non-planar surface 11 that is...
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6583781 |
Methods, systems and computer program products for controlling events associated with user interface elements by capturing user intent based on pointer movements
Methods, systems and computer program products are provide which control events associated with an element of a user interface by determining a characteristic(s) of pointer movement of a pointing...
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6583782 |
Virtual force feedback interface
A method interfacing of a display and a pointing device employing regions of the display, sub-regions and objects with induced motion effects which alter the observed motion on the display of the...
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6583784 |
Pointing device based upon the hall effect and method for operating the same
In various embodiments of the invention, an improved track ball suitably includes one or more field-producing elements that produce or respond to electromagnetic fields in accordance with the Hall...
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6580417 |
Tactile feedback device providing tactile sensations from host commands
A method and apparatus for controlling and providing force feedback using an interface device manipulated by a user. A microprocessor is provided local to the interface device and reads sensor data...
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6580419 |
Drop resistant cordless mouse
A computer mouse which has a number of features protecting it from damage when dropped. Additionally, the mouse of the invention is designed with features that make it more easily graspable and...
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6580420 |
Convertible computer input device
A computer input device has function buttons which can be moved relative to a position sensor. The device can be used as a mouse. In specific embodiments of the device the position sensor includes...
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6578962 |
Calibration-free eye gaze tracking
A system and method for calibration-free tracking of a user's eye gaze vector and point of regard even if substantial head movement or rotation occurs. The preferred embodiment includes two...
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6580416 |
Method of using a pointer and a opt-out period to tell an actuator to actuate itself
An opt-out actuator for which actuation is cancelled if the operator changes his or her state within a prescribed amount of time. The operator is informed of “entering” the conditions for...
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6580415 |
Input device of detecting acceleration
The present invention relates to an input device capable of detecting an acceleration, in which a detecting section constituted by a combination of a weight, a coiled spring, and detecting means is...
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6577296 |
Fixed cursor
A cursor which is fixed at a point in a display screen, where navigational controls move the contents of display screen rather than the cursor. Preferably the cursor is used in conjunction with...
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6575648 |
Index bar device including keystroke function
An index bar device including keystroke-function constitutes a base, a track frame mounted on the base having a track space formed therein, an index bar sliding means having a slide block held and...
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6573883 |
Method and apparatus for controlling a computing device with gestures
A method is provided for controlling a handheld computing device through the use of gesture commands. A gesture command corresponds to a pattern of movement of the handheld device that is measured...
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6570596 |
Context sensitive pop-up window for a portable phone
A portable phone is described having a display, input device for inputting information and instructions, and a control unit controlling the display in dependence on the operation of the input...
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6570556 |
Pointing stick device and the manufacturing method thereof
A pointing stick used to control the cursor's movement on a display device is provided. The pointing stick includes a substrate and a stick. The stick has one end connected to the substrate and a...
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6567073 |
Ambidextrous computer mouse
In some applications, particularly home and public uses, computers are used concurrently by right and left-handed persons. An ambidextrous computer mouse includes a selector permitting the user to...
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